解读《看不见的人》中的秘密——基于克莫德“秘密理论”研究

Interpretation of Secrets in Invisible Man Based on the Study of Kermode's Theory of Secrecy

《看不见的人》作为美国著名黑人作家拉尔夫·艾里森的成名作,被众多文学评论家定论为超越了黑人文学传统的佳作,它不再拘泥于反对种族歧视,而是揭示个人存在价值的普遍性。运用弗兰克·克莫德的"秘密理论"分析小说人物的塑造和节奏重复中所隐藏的秘密,进而说明《看不见的人》仍然是一部"谴责小说",只不过这种谴责是隐藏的,甚至是不受作者控制的,存在于潜意识中的谴责。没有人权,不被认同又谈何存在价值?艾里森这种近乎于自嘲的讽刺值得深究。

Invisible Man,African-American writer Ralph Ellison's masterpiece,is discussed by many literary critics that it is beyond the black literary tradition and not confined to combat racial discrimination,but revealing the personal values universally.This paper probes the secrecy of characterization and rhythm in the novel based on Frank Kermode's 'theory of secrecy ',and concludes Invisible Man is still a 'Protest Novel',but the intention is hidden,or uncontrolled by the author,that is,in the sub-consciousness of the author. No human rights,not being accepted,it does not make any sense to argue the value of existence.Allison's satire with the tone of self- mockery is worth interpreting deeply.