North and South,written by Elizabeth Gaskell distinguished by her industrial novels,is a crucial Bildungsroman which concentrates on the growth of the heroine character in different geographical places.The purpose of ...North and South,written by Elizabeth Gaskell distinguished by her industrial novels,is a crucial Bildungsroman which concentrates on the growth of the heroine character in different geographical places.The purpose of this essay is to explore differ?ent geographical spaces in North and South,elucidating Elizabeth Gaskell is a skilled artisan in manipulating different places by vir?tue of her unique geographical scope and consciousness.展开更多
Mrs.Gaskell carried an excellent reputation in the Victorian era for her quality works in depicting the many strata of society and social changes[1].Among her classic works,Cranford is said to be the only book that sh...Mrs.Gaskell carried an excellent reputation in the Victorian era for her quality works in depicting the many strata of society and social changes[1].Among her classic works,Cranford is said to be the only book that she would reread again in her aged years[2].The unique standing of the novel may be ascribed to its careful use of the narrative strategy,specifically the role of the narrator.However,most of the studies on the narrator focus on the feminist point of view,and very few are concerned with the changes of the narrative voice between“I”and“we.”This paper attempts to explain the purpose of this transition by analyzing the role of the narrator and her interactions with other characters.It is concluded that the change of narrative voice is an illustration of the transition of the narrator’s role and emotion,which evokes the readers’emotional response and helps them better understand one of the themes-feminist utopia.This paper is divided into three sections.The first section looks at the social milieu of the novel.The second section discusses two major roles of the narrator,Mary Smith as a reporter and a mediator,respectively.The third section talks about the narrator’s growth from a minor character to a leading participant,and the implied theme is discussed as well.展开更多
文摘North and South,written by Elizabeth Gaskell distinguished by her industrial novels,is a crucial Bildungsroman which concentrates on the growth of the heroine character in different geographical places.The purpose of this essay is to explore differ?ent geographical spaces in North and South,elucidating Elizabeth Gaskell is a skilled artisan in manipulating different places by vir?tue of her unique geographical scope and consciousness.
文摘Mrs.Gaskell carried an excellent reputation in the Victorian era for her quality works in depicting the many strata of society and social changes[1].Among her classic works,Cranford is said to be the only book that she would reread again in her aged years[2].The unique standing of the novel may be ascribed to its careful use of the narrative strategy,specifically the role of the narrator.However,most of the studies on the narrator focus on the feminist point of view,and very few are concerned with the changes of the narrative voice between“I”and“we.”This paper attempts to explain the purpose of this transition by analyzing the role of the narrator and her interactions with other characters.It is concluded that the change of narrative voice is an illustration of the transition of the narrator’s role and emotion,which evokes the readers’emotional response and helps them better understand one of the themes-feminist utopia.This paper is divided into three sections.The first section looks at the social milieu of the novel.The second section discusses two major roles of the narrator,Mary Smith as a reporter and a mediator,respectively.The third section talks about the narrator’s growth from a minor character to a leading participant,and the implied theme is discussed as well.
