西方文学中“火”的多维意象

Multiple Imagery of the“Fire”in Western Literature

通过对经典著作的解读,采用典型例证勾勒了西方文学中"火"的多维意象。其中,典型的意象包括"圣灵"、"毁灭"、"救赎"、"复仇"、"激情"和"人性"。此外,还从"宇宙观"、"希腊神话"和"圣经故事"等方面进一步剖析了西方文学中"火"的文化渊源。

Through interpretations of classical literary works,the paper,with typical examples,depicts the multi-images of＂fire＂in western literature. It is found that＂holy spirit＂,＂ruin＂,＂salvation＂,＂revenge＂,＂passion＂and＂human nature＂are the typical metaphorical representations of＂ fire＂ in western literary works. Moreover, the paper further interprets the cultural roots of the＂fire＂in western literature from the perspectives of＂world outlook＂,＂Greek legend＂and＂stories in the Bible＂.