Nelly in Wuthering Heights is viewed by many critics as a servant who witnesses the love-hatred story of the two generations, an onlooker and narrator who seems calmly detached from the story, a friend-like figure of ...Nelly in Wuthering Heights is viewed by many critics as a servant who witnesses the love-hatred story of the two generations, an onlooker and narrator who seems calmly detached from the story, a friend-like figure of honesty, fidelity and benevolence. However a close reading of the novel reveals that the role of Nelly is more than that. Nelly not only is deeply involved in the story, but also plays the very important role of the representative of the malicious adult, the great villain who contributes much to the development of the story.展开更多
Emily Bronte has sueeessfully portrayed many eharaeters in the novel’’Wuthering Heights."For more than one handred years,many seholars have beel、studying this author,arguin;their different views of the book,and
Based on the theory of defamiliarization, it is proposed that Wuthering Heights adopts multiple perspectives in narrative structure, and Heathcliff's image coincides with that of Medea, a tragic character, in plot...Based on the theory of defamiliarization, it is proposed that Wuthering Heights adopts multiple perspectives in narrative structure, and Heathcliff's image coincides with that of Medea, a tragic character, in plot setting. From its unique artistic aesthetic effect by its multiple narrative perspectives and its dramatic features, the whole novel presents a kind of hazy, fresh aesthetic feel-ings, by reviewing, joint of the author and the love story is all the more mysterious and charming.展开更多
As one of the literary forms,fiction is unified as a whole by its elements.The role natural environment plays can not beneglected,because it makes much sense in the completion of the novel and the formation of the dep...As one of the literary forms,fiction is unified as a whole by its elements.The role natural environment plays can not beneglected,because it makes much sense in the completion of the novel and the formation of the depth.This thesis studies the integration of natural environment with the three fictional elements,plot,character,and theme,in WutheringHeights.In terms of plot,natural environment may develop the plot and suggest the turning.Besides,natural environment in the plot serves as stage for the plot,creating a sense of tableau.In presenting the characters,natural environment echoes the behavior and personality of the characters,especially when the main characters have a big change in temper and emotion.As to theme,the niceness of love and quiet and nice nature,the horror of hatred,the destroying thunder and lightning,all interact with each other.展开更多
"Fidelity"has been a central principle of film adaptation, however, the concept itself is equivocal. Especially in the context of post-modernism, meaning and"core"of literature and artworks are no ..."Fidelity"has been a central principle of film adaptation, however, the concept itself is equivocal. Especially in the context of post-modernism, meaning and"core"of literature and artworks are no longer held as an indisputable notion. Filmmakers are finding new ways of fulfilling"fidelity"principles. Andrea Arnold's adaptation of Wuthering Heights in 2011 broaches a radical approach by exploring the mystery through Heathcliff's perspective and in doing so she goes directly to the essence of story.Her method is to strip this tragedy down to its unmediated essential state and unveil the enigmatic relationship between the selfdestructive couple. In trying to complete a missing link in the original text, Arnold performs a revolutionary way of adhering"fidelity"principle.展开更多
The renowned translator Yang Yi passed away in 2023.Many scholars argue that,influenced by their biological gender,female translators often employ translation methods in adherence to feminist translation or reflect ch...The renowned translator Yang Yi passed away in 2023.Many scholars argue that,influenced by their biological gender,female translators often employ translation methods in adherence to feminist translation or reflect characteristics typical of female translators.This study examines the translation of Wuthering Heights by Yang Yi,focusing on whether there is a definite influence of gender on translator behavior.While existing literature primarily analyzes Yang Yi’s work through a feminist lens,this research takes a broader approach.By considering the translator’s social background and translation practice,this paper challenges the assumption that her work strictly aligns with feminist translation theories.Instead,this study emphasizes the importance of considering diverse factors when interpreting translated works,moving beyond a singular gender-based standpoint.展开更多
Before the Victorian era,it was rare for women to be authors and writers to fix the protagonists of their works as female characters.However,in the 19^(th)century,there was a rapid increase of women writers and emphas...Before the Victorian era,it was rare for women to be authors and writers to fix the protagonists of their works as female characters.However,in the 19^(th)century,there was a rapid increase of women writers and emphasis on feminist consciousness.Among all the works of women writers,Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights which were written by the Bronte sisters were distinctive.The Bronte sisters conveyed their feminist consciousness and described the society in their works.Both works emphasized romantic relationships as the narrative thread.By shaping the female characters in their works as self-reliant women who fought for equivalence and freedom in the era where male chauvinism occupied leadership roles,the Bronte sisters conveyed their eagerness for freedom,equality,and their feminist consciousness.This paper combines features of the Victorian era and the Bronte sisters’life experiences to analyze feminist consciousness in these two works and make comparisons between them.展开更多
文摘Nelly in Wuthering Heights is viewed by many critics as a servant who witnesses the love-hatred story of the two generations, an onlooker and narrator who seems calmly detached from the story, a friend-like figure of honesty, fidelity and benevolence. However a close reading of the novel reveals that the role of Nelly is more than that. Nelly not only is deeply involved in the story, but also plays the very important role of the representative of the malicious adult, the great villain who contributes much to the development of the story.
文摘Emily Bronte has sueeessfully portrayed many eharaeters in the novel’’Wuthering Heights."For more than one handred years,many seholars have beel、studying this author,arguin;their different views of the book,and
文摘Based on the theory of defamiliarization, it is proposed that Wuthering Heights adopts multiple perspectives in narrative structure, and Heathcliff's image coincides with that of Medea, a tragic character, in plot setting. From its unique artistic aesthetic effect by its multiple narrative perspectives and its dramatic features, the whole novel presents a kind of hazy, fresh aesthetic feel-ings, by reviewing, joint of the author and the love story is all the more mysterious and charming.
文摘As one of the literary forms,fiction is unified as a whole by its elements.The role natural environment plays can not beneglected,because it makes much sense in the completion of the novel and the formation of the depth.This thesis studies the integration of natural environment with the three fictional elements,plot,character,and theme,in WutheringHeights.In terms of plot,natural environment may develop the plot and suggest the turning.Besides,natural environment in the plot serves as stage for the plot,creating a sense of tableau.In presenting the characters,natural environment echoes the behavior and personality of the characters,especially when the main characters have a big change in temper and emotion.As to theme,the niceness of love and quiet and nice nature,the horror of hatred,the destroying thunder and lightning,all interact with each other.
文摘"Fidelity"has been a central principle of film adaptation, however, the concept itself is equivocal. Especially in the context of post-modernism, meaning and"core"of literature and artworks are no longer held as an indisputable notion. Filmmakers are finding new ways of fulfilling"fidelity"principles. Andrea Arnold's adaptation of Wuthering Heights in 2011 broaches a radical approach by exploring the mystery through Heathcliff's perspective and in doing so she goes directly to the essence of story.Her method is to strip this tragedy down to its unmediated essential state and unveil the enigmatic relationship between the selfdestructive couple. In trying to complete a missing link in the original text, Arnold performs a revolutionary way of adhering"fidelity"principle.
文摘The renowned translator Yang Yi passed away in 2023.Many scholars argue that,influenced by their biological gender,female translators often employ translation methods in adherence to feminist translation or reflect characteristics typical of female translators.This study examines the translation of Wuthering Heights by Yang Yi,focusing on whether there is a definite influence of gender on translator behavior.While existing literature primarily analyzes Yang Yi’s work through a feminist lens,this research takes a broader approach.By considering the translator’s social background and translation practice,this paper challenges the assumption that her work strictly aligns with feminist translation theories.Instead,this study emphasizes the importance of considering diverse factors when interpreting translated works,moving beyond a singular gender-based standpoint.
文摘Before the Victorian era,it was rare for women to be authors and writers to fix the protagonists of their works as female characters.However,in the 19^(th)century,there was a rapid increase of women writers and emphasis on feminist consciousness.Among all the works of women writers,Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights which were written by the Bronte sisters were distinctive.The Bronte sisters conveyed their feminist consciousness and described the society in their works.Both works emphasized romantic relationships as the narrative thread.By shaping the female characters in their works as self-reliant women who fought for equivalence and freedom in the era where male chauvinism occupied leadership roles,the Bronte sisters conveyed their eagerness for freedom,equality,and their feminist consciousness.This paper combines features of the Victorian era and the Bronte sisters’life experiences to analyze feminist consciousness in these two works and make comparisons between them.
