The leading character, Alexandra Bergson, in Willa Cather＇s O, Pioneer! has aroused much discussion concerning her sexual orientation. By looking at how this character grows from a woman suffering from sexual ambigui...The leading character, Alexandra Bergson, in Willa Cather＇s O, Pioneer! has aroused much discussion concerning her sexual orientation. By looking at how this character grows from a woman suffering from sexual ambiguity to one who achieves an composite of masculinity and femininity, this essay means to prove that although the writer＇s lesbianism influences her characterization to a certain degree, by endowing her characters with androgyny, Cather always attempts to create a group of characters who are striving for human beings wholeness.展开更多
Macbeth is one of Shakespeare＇s four tragedies, which mainly tells about Macbeth＇s attempt to take power and his tragic downfall. This paper tends to analyze androgyny in Lady Macbeth and its relation with Macbeth＇...Macbeth is one of Shakespeare＇s four tragedies, which mainly tells about Macbeth＇s attempt to take power and his tragic downfall. This paper tends to analyze androgyny in Lady Macbeth and its relation with Macbeth＇s tragedy. Just because of her, Macbeth commits a series of crimes and finally leads to his tragedy.展开更多
Virginia Woolf,one of the foremost modernist authors of the 20th century and a pioneer in the use of stream of conscious-ness,is also known for her feminism and idea of androgyny.She brings androgyny into full view in...Virginia Woolf,one of the foremost modernist authors of the 20th century and a pioneer in the use of stream of conscious-ness,is also known for her feminism and idea of androgyny.She brings androgyny into full view in her novel Orlando:A Biography.Through this novel,Woolf express clearly that androgyny is the ideal existential form and thus calls attention to the issue of gender and feminism.It will mainly focus on androgyny and feminism in Orlando.展开更多
Inhabited by women with male characteristics and men possessing female features, the Dunnet Landing in Sarah Orne Jewett's masterpiece The Country of the Pointed Firs is depicted as a harmonious land of beauty, fr...Inhabited by women with male characteristics and men possessing female features, the Dunnet Landing in Sarah Orne Jewett's masterpiece The Country of the Pointed Firs is depicted as a harmonious land of beauty, from which Jewett's preference of androgyny is fully expressed. In this novel, androgyny is used as a means by Jewett to achieve her feministic idea of the equality between men and women and that neither of the sex has prejudice upon the other in this combination. Through a detailed textual analysis, this paper reveals the androgyny elements in this novel and discusses about the possibility of androgyny as a way out for feminism.展开更多
Lindo Jong's image has been interpreted from different perspectives. An androgynous reading of Lindo is worth notice. The first section explores her masculinity. While the second section probes her adherence to fe...Lindo Jong's image has been interpreted from different perspectives. An androgynous reading of Lindo is worth notice. The first section explores her masculinity. While the second section probes her adherence to femininity. The last section concludes that Amy Tan's ideal of androgyny is revealed in her depiction of Lindo's inner struggle concerning her androgynous nature and her quest for what kind of gender role she should embrace.展开更多
Jane Eyre is one of the famous and typical works of Charlotte Bronte in the 19 thcentury. The main heroin Jane Eyre is so popular and beloved by millions of readers due to her charming personality. Many studies have b...Jane Eyre is one of the famous and typical works of Charlotte Bronte in the 19 thcentury. The main heroin Jane Eyre is so popular and beloved by millions of readers due to her charming personality. Many studies have been focused on analysis of Jane Eyre's characters especially rebellious ones but few on androgyny. So this paper will analyze masculine and feminine Characteristics of Jane Eyre from the perspective of androgyny. It aims at inspiring youth to establish a complete personality through combining bisexual characters.展开更多
To the Lighthouse is one of Virginia Woolf's masterpieces. It is also one of the most influential stream-of-consciousness novels in modernism. This thesis makes a more complete study on the novel theory of androgy...To the Lighthouse is one of Virginia Woolf's masterpieces. It is also one of the most influential stream-of-consciousness novels in modernism. This thesis makes a more complete study on the novel theory of androgynous thought of Virginia Woolf and the female artist Lily Briscoe who is the outstanding representative of the androgyny.展开更多
In this essay, the author tentatively verifies Pilate from Song of Solomon as an apt exemplification of the ideal state of androgyny that Morrison shapes in her works, who embodies the harmonious integration of both f...In this essay, the author tentatively verifies Pilate from Song of Solomon as an apt exemplification of the ideal state of androgyny that Morrison shapes in her works, who embodies the harmonious integration of both feminine and masculine merits.展开更多
Toni Morrison's Sula is written under the background of the Civil Rights Movement and the second wave of feminist movement.The novel mainly portrays two black female characters'whole life.The main character Su...Toni Morrison's Sula is written under the background of the Civil Rights Movement and the second wave of feminist movement.The novel mainly portrays two black female characters'whole life.The main character Sula's life is a lifelong fight.This thesis mainly analyzes Toni Morrison's Sula from a feminist approach,especially from the angle of androgyny.展开更多
In Rebecca and A Dream of Red Mansions, the authors create two similar female characters — Rebecca and Wang Xifeng,who have aroused numerous discussions among scholars. Although Rebecca and Xi-feng live in different ...In Rebecca and A Dream of Red Mansions, the authors create two similar female characters — Rebecca and Wang Xifeng,who have aroused numerous discussions among scholars. Although Rebecca and Xi-feng live in different times, they are quite similar in their characters and destinies, and are often referred as representatives of awakened female. This dissertation in tends to conduct a cross-culture comparison between Rebecca and Xi-feng by answering the following questions: 1) what are the historical and individual causes of the feminine awakening of Rebecca and Xi-feng; 2) what are the similarities between Re becca's and Xi-feng's feminine consciousness? 3) What are the differences between Rebecca and A Dream of Red Mansions in dis playing characters' feminine consciousness?By adopting parallel comparative research method, the study finds that: 1) the feminine consciousness of Rebecca and Xifeng stems from both trends of thoughts at that time and their relatively free and open growing environment; 2) the similarity be tween them is that they have similar androgynous characteristics, which reflect the authors' pursuit of an integrated human identi ty; 3) the individuality of Rebecca lies in the characterization techniques, namely the narrative perspective and dual texts, which imply both protest and surrender under the grim reality; in A Dream of Red Mansions, Xi-feng does not form clear feminine con sciousness, instead she become a defender and victim of patriarchal culture.The author hopes that this comparative study between two literary characters can bring a new light to the study of two mas terpieces and help readers to differentiate patterns of feminine consciousness as well as to gain a better perception of feminist value in wider context.展开更多
"Androgyny" is an important concept of feminist criticism. The translators have their own voice under the guidance of"androgyny". The relationship between the translator and the author should be a ..."Androgyny" is an important concept of feminist criticism. The translators have their own voice under the guidance of"androgyny". The relationship between the translator and the author should be a harmonious dialogue.展开更多
Both D. H. Lawrence and his novel Lady Chatterley＇s lover are sometimes prejudicially associated in the minds of the general public with pornography. Yet after meditative reading, we find that Lawrence, through revel...Both D. H. Lawrence and his novel Lady Chatterley＇s lover are sometimes prejudicially associated in the minds of the general public with pornography. Yet after meditative reading, we find that Lawrence, through revelation of Connie＇s gradual awakening from genuine love, has made his utmost effort to explore possible solutions to harmonious androgyny between men and women so as to revitalize the distorted human nature caused by the industrial civilization.展开更多
"The Merchant's Tale" is one of the most intriguing tales in Medieval literary canon The Canterbury Tales. In this tale,Chaucer created the Pluto-Proserpina episode which alludes to the biblical story of..."The Merchant's Tale" is one of the most intriguing tales in Medieval literary canon The Canterbury Tales. In this tale,Chaucer created the Pluto-Proserpina episode which alludes to the biblical story of God expelling Adam and Eve. Previous studies of the episode mainly focus on historical and mythological background of two pagan gods with some focusing on narrative function of the episode. Nevertheless, when examined through the lens of gender studies, Pluto and Proserpina are in effect fabricated as a substitution of God, revealing His androgyny. This article aims to analyze similarities and differences between PlutoProserpina episode, examine God's images in Holy Bible and Medieval society, and finally conclude that the modified God created by Chaucer in the Pluto-Proserpine episode unveils androgyny of God, which is a great challenge to Medieval ideology concerning God's gender.展开更多
文摘The leading character, Alexandra Bergson, in Willa Cather＇s O, Pioneer! has aroused much discussion concerning her sexual orientation. By looking at how this character grows from a woman suffering from sexual ambiguity to one who achieves an composite of masculinity and femininity, this essay means to prove that although the writer＇s lesbianism influences her characterization to a certain degree, by endowing her characters with androgyny, Cather always attempts to create a group of characters who are striving for human beings wholeness.
文摘Macbeth is one of Shakespeare＇s four tragedies, which mainly tells about Macbeth＇s attempt to take power and his tragic downfall. This paper tends to analyze androgyny in Lady Macbeth and its relation with Macbeth＇s tragedy. Just because of her, Macbeth commits a series of crimes and finally leads to his tragedy.
文摘Virginia Woolf,one of the foremost modernist authors of the 20th century and a pioneer in the use of stream of conscious-ness,is also known for her feminism and idea of androgyny.She brings androgyny into full view in her novel Orlando:A Biography.Through this novel,Woolf express clearly that androgyny is the ideal existential form and thus calls attention to the issue of gender and feminism.It will mainly focus on androgyny and feminism in Orlando.
文摘Inhabited by women with male characteristics and men possessing female features, the Dunnet Landing in Sarah Orne Jewett's masterpiece The Country of the Pointed Firs is depicted as a harmonious land of beauty, from which Jewett's preference of androgyny is fully expressed. In this novel, androgyny is used as a means by Jewett to achieve her feministic idea of the equality between men and women and that neither of the sex has prejudice upon the other in this combination. Through a detailed textual analysis, this paper reveals the androgyny elements in this novel and discusses about the possibility of androgyny as a way out for feminism.
文摘Lindo Jong's image has been interpreted from different perspectives. An androgynous reading of Lindo is worth notice. The first section explores her masculinity. While the second section probes her adherence to femininity. The last section concludes that Amy Tan's ideal of androgyny is revealed in her depiction of Lindo's inner struggle concerning her androgynous nature and her quest for what kind of gender role she should embrace.
文摘Jane Eyre is one of the famous and typical works of Charlotte Bronte in the 19 thcentury. The main heroin Jane Eyre is so popular and beloved by millions of readers due to her charming personality. Many studies have been focused on analysis of Jane Eyre's characters especially rebellious ones but few on androgyny. So this paper will analyze masculine and feminine Characteristics of Jane Eyre from the perspective of androgyny. It aims at inspiring youth to establish a complete personality through combining bisexual characters.
文摘To the Lighthouse is one of Virginia Woolf's masterpieces. It is also one of the most influential stream-of-consciousness novels in modernism. This thesis makes a more complete study on the novel theory of androgynous thought of Virginia Woolf and the female artist Lily Briscoe who is the outstanding representative of the androgyny.
文摘In this essay, the author tentatively verifies Pilate from Song of Solomon as an apt exemplification of the ideal state of androgyny that Morrison shapes in her works, who embodies the harmonious integration of both feminine and masculine merits.
文摘Toni Morrison's Sula is written under the background of the Civil Rights Movement and the second wave of feminist movement.The novel mainly portrays two black female characters'whole life.The main character Sula's life is a lifelong fight.This thesis mainly analyzes Toni Morrison's Sula from a feminist approach,especially from the angle of androgyny.
文摘In Rebecca and A Dream of Red Mansions, the authors create two similar female characters — Rebecca and Wang Xifeng,who have aroused numerous discussions among scholars. Although Rebecca and Xi-feng live in different times, they are quite similar in their characters and destinies, and are often referred as representatives of awakened female. This dissertation in tends to conduct a cross-culture comparison between Rebecca and Xi-feng by answering the following questions: 1) what are the historical and individual causes of the feminine awakening of Rebecca and Xi-feng; 2) what are the similarities between Re becca's and Xi-feng's feminine consciousness? 3) What are the differences between Rebecca and A Dream of Red Mansions in dis playing characters' feminine consciousness?By adopting parallel comparative research method, the study finds that: 1) the feminine consciousness of Rebecca and Xifeng stems from both trends of thoughts at that time and their relatively free and open growing environment; 2) the similarity be tween them is that they have similar androgynous characteristics, which reflect the authors' pursuit of an integrated human identi ty; 3) the individuality of Rebecca lies in the characterization techniques, namely the narrative perspective and dual texts, which imply both protest and surrender under the grim reality; in A Dream of Red Mansions, Xi-feng does not form clear feminine con sciousness, instead she become a defender and victim of patriarchal culture.The author hopes that this comparative study between two literary characters can bring a new light to the study of two mas terpieces and help readers to differentiate patterns of feminine consciousness as well as to gain a better perception of feminist value in wider context.
文摘"Androgyny" is an important concept of feminist criticism. The translators have their own voice under the guidance of"androgyny". The relationship between the translator and the author should be a harmonious dialogue.
文摘Both D. H. Lawrence and his novel Lady Chatterley＇s lover are sometimes prejudicially associated in the minds of the general public with pornography. Yet after meditative reading, we find that Lawrence, through revelation of Connie＇s gradual awakening from genuine love, has made his utmost effort to explore possible solutions to harmonious androgyny between men and women so as to revitalize the distorted human nature caused by the industrial civilization.
文摘"The Merchant's Tale" is one of the most intriguing tales in Medieval literary canon The Canterbury Tales. In this tale,Chaucer created the Pluto-Proserpina episode which alludes to the biblical story of God expelling Adam and Eve. Previous studies of the episode mainly focus on historical and mythological background of two pagan gods with some focusing on narrative function of the episode. Nevertheless, when examined through the lens of gender studies, Pluto and Proserpina are in effect fabricated as a substitution of God, revealing His androgyny. This article aims to analyze similarities and differences between PlutoProserpina episode, examine God's images in Holy Bible and Medieval society, and finally conclude that the modified God created by Chaucer in the Pluto-Proserpine episode unveils androgyny of God, which is a great challenge to Medieval ideology concerning God's gender.
