Night,Mother is a famous play about female identification.It is about Jessie,a middle aged woman,who,through many years’struggle,decides to kill herself at nine o’clock in an ordinary night in her mother’s house.Je...Night,Mother is a famous play about female identification.It is about Jessie,a middle aged woman,who,through many years’struggle,decides to kill herself at nine o’clock in an ordinary night in her mother’s house.Jessie’s fighting for female identity and corresponding power would be analyzed.In the play,Jessie tries two ways to get her power,one by trying to imitating men to get accepted by patriarchal society,and the other by revolting outside resistance and insisting her pursuit of self rights and freedom.展开更多
Based on the records of social revolts in the Actual Annals of Qing Dynasty （a collection of official records）, the revolts frequency （amount of counties where revolts happened every year） in North China Plain dur...Based on the records of social revolts in the Actual Annals of Qing Dynasty （a collection of official records）, the revolts frequency （amount of counties where revolts happened every year） in North China Plain during the Qing Dynasty （1544 1911） is reconstructed. By comparing revolts frequency with temperature and precipitation series, the interaction between climate and social responses is analyzed. It can be concluded that revolts broke out more frequently in colder periods and less frequently in warmer periods, There were much more revolts in drought decades than in wet decades, and the three fatal peasant uprisings in the Qing Dynasty were all ignited by severe droughts. The impacts of changes in temperature and precipitation on revolts should be estimated at different time scales. The correspondence emerged at neither decadal nor yearly scale until the turn between 18th and 19th centuries, the critical period when per capita cropland area decreased to a vulnerable level. Food crisis increased the vulnerability of local society, and changes in temperature and precipitation became an important trigger for revolts.展开更多
This paper concentrates on Maggie's image as a brave fighter, who rebels against the conventional code of the patriarchal system. When facing the moral confinement of the patriarchy, Maggie challenges the traditio...This paper concentrates on Maggie's image as a brave fighter, who rebels against the conventional code of the patriarchal system. When facing the moral confinement of the patriarchy, Maggie challenges the traditional merits of virtuous women such as the Other and the Angel. Hence her rebellious image as a revolter can be fully exposed.展开更多
Willa Cather was the first woman frontier writer in American literary history who devoted herself to the portrayal of frontier life of pioneers in the Middle West America. She has successfully created a series of movi...Willa Cather was the first woman frontier writer in American literary history who devoted herself to the portrayal of frontier life of pioneers in the Middle West America. She has successfully created a series of moving women images. Most of Cather＇s female images are strong-minded and independent, attempting to take the fate into their own hands. In a sense, she can be regarded as a precursor of modern feminism. 0 Pioneers is the first mature book of Willa Cather, with the heroic protagonist, Alexandra, the representative of such women characters. With the application of the feminist literary approach, the thesis makes a detailed analysis of the heroine Alexandra in an attempt to illustrate and prove Cather＇s feminist thinking tendency. The present paper aims to analyze the feminist thoughts of Alexandra from the perspectives of her Revolt against ＂Woman Myth＂, her struggle against patriarchal society, and her longing for a real equality between men and women.展开更多
This paper aims to scrutinize the roles of Rochester through the feminist perspective. Revolving around the course of Rochester＇s psychological development by the way of conformity-disorientation-rebellion, this thes...This paper aims to scrutinize the roles of Rochester through the feminist perspective. Revolving around the course of Rochester＇s psychological development by the way of conformity-disorientation-rebellion, this thesis consists of three parts. Part one focuses on the analysis of Rochester＇s compliance with the patriarchal norms, acting as a defender for the patriarchy to impose great oppression on women. Part two delves into Rochester＇s psychological fluctuation around disorientation, perplexity, and struggle when he is frustrated with the unhappy marriage. Part three is devoted to the elaboration on Rochester＇s resolute revolt against the unconscionable patriarchal norms in the pursuit of his happiness. This paper concludes that Rochester is a character of rebellious consciousness and spirit which forms the driving force in the transformation of his role from a defender of the Victorian patriarchal norms at the beginning of the story to a resolute rebel against the harsh rules at the end. As a member of the patriarchal dominators, Rochester＇s resolute rebellion against patriarchal rules further reveals and strongly criticizes the unreasonable, unequal, and inhuman nature of the patriarchy展开更多
Any major research library contains dozens of historical works about the Dutch Revolt of 1568 and the ensuing eighty years war that permanently divided the Habsburg Netherlands. However, to the best of my knowledge, n...Any major research library contains dozens of historical works about the Dutch Revolt of 1568 and the ensuing eighty years war that permanently divided the Habsburg Netherlands. However, to the best of my knowledge, none of them pays serious attention to the remarkable fact that this region had been governed by three women on behalf of various distant male relatives for all but seven of the sixty years preceding the revolt. This account stresses two things： First, these women generally governed a densely populated and relatively rich collection of provinces with great success; second, that an implacably bitter civil war broke out shortly after a distant king compelled its third female Governor-General to resign. It also stresses the connections between the three women and suggests that Philip II had overlooked a better-prepared female candidate when he appointed his half-sister in 1559.展开更多
Jane Eyre is the masterpiece of Charlotte Bronte, famous realistic novelist of Britain in the 19th century. It portraits a woman who is brave enough to revolt, fight for freedom and equal position successfully. This p...Jane Eyre is the masterpiece of Charlotte Bronte, famous realistic novelist of Britain in the 19th century. It portraits a woman who is brave enough to revolt, fight for freedom and equal position successfully. This paper attempts to analyze Jane＇s spirit of revolt through three aspects： background, activity and significance.展开更多
For one thing characters in a movie are the focus of narration, conflicts, foundation of the movie moulding, for another a director's moulding of characters will manifest his/her own deep reflection on society. Si...For one thing characters in a movie are the focus of narration, conflicts, foundation of the movie moulding, for another a director's moulding of characters will manifest his/her own deep reflection on society. Similarly, the analysis on Magarri's Other images, his self- awareness, his revolt, his dilemmas will contribute to understanding the film Australia's theme, to construct an equal harmonious tolerant Australia.展开更多
"Tess"(the abbreviation of Tess of the D'Urbervilles) is one of the representative works written by Thomas Hardy, a fa-mous English writer, novelist and poet. It is a novel that records the transition fr..."Tess"(the abbreviation of Tess of the D'Urbervilles) is one of the representative works written by Thomas Hardy, a fa-mous English writer, novelist and poet. It is a novel that records the transition from the conventional consciousness to the modernconsciousness, and the protagonist Tess, acts as a pioneer of women's awakening movement in the early 20th century. Its signifi-cance even at present age is still profound and lasting.展开更多
Body,in culture study,is not simply a physical being,but a meaningful sign exposed power relations in society.Body even can be used as a narrative method.In Lady Chatterley’s Lover,there are several body images D.H.L...Body,in culture study,is not simply a physical being,but a meaningful sign exposed power relations in society.Body even can be used as a narrative method.In Lady Chatterley’s Lover,there are several body images D.H.Lawrence used to narrate the story.Through body narrative,the novel shows the subordinate and alienated humanity,and its struggling revolt in the turning of twentieth century.展开更多
Most of the female images described by Mary E.Wilkins Freeman live within the traditional female sphere,such as yards,kitchens,churches and so on.However,Freeman gave these traditional female spaces impressive anti-tr...Most of the female images described by Mary E.Wilkins Freeman live within the traditional female sphere,such as yards,kitchens,churches and so on.However,Freeman gave these traditional female spaces impressive anti-traditional significance in her two short stories“A New England Nun”and“The Revolt of‘Mother’”.展开更多
This essay considers the concept of ＂prophets of renewal＂ introduced by James Scott in The Art of Not Being Governed.. An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast Asia （2009）, as seen in the context of the 1795-97 Mi...This essay considers the concept of ＂prophets of renewal＂ introduced by James Scott in The Art of Not Being Governed.. An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast Asia （2009）, as seen in the context of the 1795-97 Miao revolt along China＇s Hunan-Guizhou border. The appearance ofa ＂Miao King＂ and four ＂Wu kings＂ centering anti-Qing resistance in an intractable highland--utilizing native legends, spirit possession, investment of officials, and multi-ethnic recruitment--suggests a case of＂Zomia＂ （the vast Southeast Asian Massif） prophets in action, as Scott himself suggests. Closer examination, however, reveals a more complex and uncertain picture, characterized by division between rival lords and an overall dearth of institutional, ideological, or cosmological elaboration, all further obscured by a paucity of historical sources. The Miao kings might be seen as prophets of renewal in a general sense, but the fit is inexact. There is still value, however, in considering Scott＇s model in the study of this event. It enables a sharper conceptualization of the agency of the Miao people, while offering a case for comparison with analogous instances of religiously-based native resistance on other Qing frontiers.展开更多
The unrest in West Asia and North Africa has lasted for four years,and the situation has become increasingly complicated.The dire situation in Egypt,the changes between moderate and radical Islam,the strategic policy ...The unrest in West Asia and North Africa has lasted for four years,and the situation has become increasingly complicated.The dire situation in Egypt,the changes between moderate and radical Islam,the strategic policy of the United States in the Middle East,and the Iranian nuclear program are all crucial factors,affecting the situation in West Asia and North Africa.For that reason,the situation in West Asia and North Africa will be turbulent in the foreseeable future.展开更多
The political situation in Egypt has suddenly changed.President Morsi was ousted by the military after one-year in office.The Muslim Brotherhood’s ineptitude in many fields caused Morsi’s downfall.Egypt,which is ent...The political situation in Egypt has suddenly changed.President Morsi was ousted by the military after one-year in office.The Muslim Brotherhood’s ineptitude in many fields caused Morsi’s downfall.Egypt,which is entering a new round of turmoil,may be confronted with fierce struggles among all parties.The contest between the Muslin Brotherhood and the military will be intensified.It will be difficult for the interim government to make any achievements.The foreign interference will be strengthened unceasingly,and both the military and the oppositions will face challenges.展开更多
文摘Night,Mother is a famous play about female identification.It is about Jessie,a middle aged woman,who,through many years’struggle,decides to kill herself at nine o’clock in an ordinary night in her mother’s house.Jessie’s fighting for female identity and corresponding power would be analyzed.In the play,Jessie tries two ways to get her power,one by trying to imitating men to get accepted by patriarchal society,and the other by revolting outside resistance and insisting her pursuit of self rights and freedom.
基金supported by a grant from the National Basic Research Program of China(No 2010CB950103)grants from the National Science Foundation of China(No41071127,No40901099)
文摘Based on the records of social revolts in the Actual Annals of Qing Dynasty （a collection of official records）, the revolts frequency （amount of counties where revolts happened every year） in North China Plain during the Qing Dynasty （1544 1911） is reconstructed. By comparing revolts frequency with temperature and precipitation series, the interaction between climate and social responses is analyzed. It can be concluded that revolts broke out more frequently in colder periods and less frequently in warmer periods, There were much more revolts in drought decades than in wet decades, and the three fatal peasant uprisings in the Qing Dynasty were all ignited by severe droughts. The impacts of changes in temperature and precipitation on revolts should be estimated at different time scales. The correspondence emerged at neither decadal nor yearly scale until the turn between 18th and 19th centuries, the critical period when per capita cropland area decreased to a vulnerable level. Food crisis increased the vulnerability of local society, and changes in temperature and precipitation became an important trigger for revolts.
文摘This paper concentrates on Maggie's image as a brave fighter, who rebels against the conventional code of the patriarchal system. When facing the moral confinement of the patriarchy, Maggie challenges the traditional merits of virtuous women such as the Other and the Angel. Hence her rebellious image as a revolter can be fully exposed.
文摘Willa Cather was the first woman frontier writer in American literary history who devoted herself to the portrayal of frontier life of pioneers in the Middle West America. She has successfully created a series of moving women images. Most of Cather＇s female images are strong-minded and independent, attempting to take the fate into their own hands. In a sense, she can be regarded as a precursor of modern feminism. 0 Pioneers is the first mature book of Willa Cather, with the heroic protagonist, Alexandra, the representative of such women characters. With the application of the feminist literary approach, the thesis makes a detailed analysis of the heroine Alexandra in an attempt to illustrate and prove Cather＇s feminist thinking tendency. The present paper aims to analyze the feminist thoughts of Alexandra from the perspectives of her Revolt against ＂Woman Myth＂, her struggle against patriarchal society, and her longing for a real equality between men and women.
文摘This paper aims to scrutinize the roles of Rochester through the feminist perspective. Revolving around the course of Rochester＇s psychological development by the way of conformity-disorientation-rebellion, this thesis consists of three parts. Part one focuses on the analysis of Rochester＇s compliance with the patriarchal norms, acting as a defender for the patriarchy to impose great oppression on women. Part two delves into Rochester＇s psychological fluctuation around disorientation, perplexity, and struggle when he is frustrated with the unhappy marriage. Part three is devoted to the elaboration on Rochester＇s resolute revolt against the unconscionable patriarchal norms in the pursuit of his happiness. This paper concludes that Rochester is a character of rebellious consciousness and spirit which forms the driving force in the transformation of his role from a defender of the Victorian patriarchal norms at the beginning of the story to a resolute rebel against the harsh rules at the end. As a member of the patriarchal dominators, Rochester＇s resolute rebellion against patriarchal rules further reveals and strongly criticizes the unreasonable, unequal, and inhuman nature of the patriarchy
文摘Any major research library contains dozens of historical works about the Dutch Revolt of 1568 and the ensuing eighty years war that permanently divided the Habsburg Netherlands. However, to the best of my knowledge, none of them pays serious attention to the remarkable fact that this region had been governed by three women on behalf of various distant male relatives for all but seven of the sixty years preceding the revolt. This account stresses two things： First, these women generally governed a densely populated and relatively rich collection of provinces with great success; second, that an implacably bitter civil war broke out shortly after a distant king compelled its third female Governor-General to resign. It also stresses the connections between the three women and suggests that Philip II had overlooked a better-prepared female candidate when he appointed his half-sister in 1559.
文摘Jane Eyre is the masterpiece of Charlotte Bronte, famous realistic novelist of Britain in the 19th century. It portraits a woman who is brave enough to revolt, fight for freedom and equal position successfully. This paper attempts to analyze Jane＇s spirit of revolt through three aspects： background, activity and significance.
文摘For one thing characters in a movie are the focus of narration, conflicts, foundation of the movie moulding, for another a director's moulding of characters will manifest his/her own deep reflection on society. Similarly, the analysis on Magarri's Other images, his self- awareness, his revolt, his dilemmas will contribute to understanding the film Australia's theme, to construct an equal harmonious tolerant Australia.
文摘"Tess"(the abbreviation of Tess of the D'Urbervilles) is one of the representative works written by Thomas Hardy, a fa-mous English writer, novelist and poet. It is a novel that records the transition from the conventional consciousness to the modernconsciousness, and the protagonist Tess, acts as a pioneer of women's awakening movement in the early 20th century. Its signifi-cance even at present age is still profound and lasting.
文摘Body,in culture study,is not simply a physical being,but a meaningful sign exposed power relations in society.Body even can be used as a narrative method.In Lady Chatterley’s Lover,there are several body images D.H.Lawrence used to narrate the story.Through body narrative,the novel shows the subordinate and alienated humanity,and its struggling revolt in the turning of twentieth century.
文摘Most of the female images described by Mary E.Wilkins Freeman live within the traditional female sphere,such as yards,kitchens,churches and so on.However,Freeman gave these traditional female spaces impressive anti-traditional significance in her two short stories“A New England Nun”and“The Revolt of‘Mother’”.
文摘This essay considers the concept of ＂prophets of renewal＂ introduced by James Scott in The Art of Not Being Governed.. An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast Asia （2009）, as seen in the context of the 1795-97 Miao revolt along China＇s Hunan-Guizhou border. The appearance ofa ＂Miao King＂ and four ＂Wu kings＂ centering anti-Qing resistance in an intractable highland--utilizing native legends, spirit possession, investment of officials, and multi-ethnic recruitment--suggests a case of＂Zomia＂ （the vast Southeast Asian Massif） prophets in action, as Scott himself suggests. Closer examination, however, reveals a more complex and uncertain picture, characterized by division between rival lords and an overall dearth of institutional, ideological, or cosmological elaboration, all further obscured by a paucity of historical sources. The Miao kings might be seen as prophets of renewal in a general sense, but the fit is inexact. There is still value, however, in considering Scott＇s model in the study of this event. It enables a sharper conceptualization of the agency of the Miao people, while offering a case for comparison with analogous instances of religiously-based native resistance on other Qing frontiers.
文摘The unrest in West Asia and North Africa has lasted for four years,and the situation has become increasingly complicated.The dire situation in Egypt,the changes between moderate and radical Islam,the strategic policy of the United States in the Middle East,and the Iranian nuclear program are all crucial factors,affecting the situation in West Asia and North Africa.For that reason,the situation in West Asia and North Africa will be turbulent in the foreseeable future.
文摘The political situation in Egypt has suddenly changed.President Morsi was ousted by the military after one-year in office.The Muslim Brotherhood’s ineptitude in many fields caused Morsi’s downfall.Egypt,which is entering a new round of turmoil,may be confronted with fierce struggles among all parties.The contest between the Muslin Brotherhood and the military will be intensified.It will be difficult for the interim government to make any achievements.The foreign interference will be strengthened unceasingly,and both the military and the oppositions will face challenges.
