Being based on Thomas Carlyle's division of "the dandy" and "the drudge" in Sartor Resartus, this article discusses Mr.Bennet and Mr. Gardiner, representatives of the two categories. The dandie...Being based on Thomas Carlyle's division of "the dandy" and "the drudge" in Sartor Resartus, this article discusses Mr.Bennet and Mr. Gardiner, representatives of the two categories. The dandies from the gentry, represented by Mr. Bennet, shatter the aristocratic civilization through their inaction; while the drudges from the rising bourgeoisie, represented by Mr. Gardiner, destroy the aristocratic civilization through their capital and commercial expansion. Their influence, combining with other factors, contributes to the final disintegration of the aristocratic system.展开更多
The topic of this paper is the pursuit of cultural studies focusing on cultural hegemony, introduces the notion of the dominant groups＇ power to control society. It will also raise the issue of how hegemonic classes ...The topic of this paper is the pursuit of cultural studies focusing on cultural hegemony, introduces the notion of the dominant groups＇ power to control society. It will also raise the issue of how hegemonic classes live in 1920s. The objective is to analyze, using cultural studies, Antonio Gramsci＇s Hegemony, Scott Fitzgerald＇s The Great Gatsby in order to come to some conclusions about depictions of aristocratic classes and powers in order to dominate powerless groups. Specifically, the research focuses on Jay Gatsby＇s struggles to face the hegemony of aristocratic groups, whose affluent supremacy. In the story, the new moneyed group, represented by Jay Gatsby, lives in West Egg while the aristocratic group, represented by Tom Buchanan, lives in East Egg. Tom is always the winner because he comes from the aristocratic groups, whose prestigious family. Therefore, Gatsby always loses compete against Tom no matter how hard Gatsby tries. By learning Gatsby＇s struggle in this novel, we gain a better understanding of how other powerless groups, not only in American society, but also other society in the world, who also struggle to compete with the aristocratic groups.展开更多
Julian Fellowes, one of the most fabulous dramatists, directors as well as producers of this date, created a successful feminine drama named Downton Abbey which swept international awards including Emmy Award and Gold...Julian Fellowes, one of the most fabulous dramatists, directors as well as producers of this date, created a successful feminine drama named Downton Abbey which swept international awards including Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award. However, most of the previous materials focus on the spreading, the feminism plots as well as the characteristics of Lady Sybil Crawley. This paper is going to analyze Downton Abbey from the perspective of feminism by close reading and there are 5 parts totally in this paper. The first part is introduction, paying attention to the background and the feminine significance of the study. The second part is literature review, analyzing the previous opinions both domestically and internationally. The third part is the review of feminism history, summarizing the theories, the way of development as well as the genres of feminism. The fourth part, which is the analysis of Downton Abbey from the perspective of feminism, mainly focuses on the aspects of characteristics, changes, marriages and destinies of Lady Mary Crawley, Lady Edith Crawley and Lady Sybil Crawley. On the basis of that, the fourth part also tries to find out the deep feminism conceptions of the writer and make some explanations to the feminism of both the writer and characters in dra? ma. At the same time, the advantages and disadvantages shall be investigated. The conclusion is the fifth part which advocates the stable development of a feminine society. The significance of the whole study is creating a free feminine environment which supports utterance and the emancipation of individuality. Meanwhile, it is vital to conduct studies that will help further knowledge on how to have equal rights with male and live in a successful life.展开更多
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tangmei Gungior Baimo, the former Vice-Chairwoman of the Tibet Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, is a celebrity in Tibet. In the early days after the peaceful libera...EDITOR’S NOTE: Tangmei Gungior Baimo, the former Vice-Chairwoman of the Tibet Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, is a celebrity in Tibet. In the early days after the peaceful liberation of Tibet in 1951,she moved out of an aristocrat family in order to word in the public interest.展开更多
文摘Being based on Thomas Carlyle's division of "the dandy" and "the drudge" in Sartor Resartus, this article discusses Mr.Bennet and Mr. Gardiner, representatives of the two categories. The dandies from the gentry, represented by Mr. Bennet, shatter the aristocratic civilization through their inaction; while the drudges from the rising bourgeoisie, represented by Mr. Gardiner, destroy the aristocratic civilization through their capital and commercial expansion. Their influence, combining with other factors, contributes to the final disintegration of the aristocratic system.
文摘The topic of this paper is the pursuit of cultural studies focusing on cultural hegemony, introduces the notion of the dominant groups＇ power to control society. It will also raise the issue of how hegemonic classes live in 1920s. The objective is to analyze, using cultural studies, Antonio Gramsci＇s Hegemony, Scott Fitzgerald＇s The Great Gatsby in order to come to some conclusions about depictions of aristocratic classes and powers in order to dominate powerless groups. Specifically, the research focuses on Jay Gatsby＇s struggles to face the hegemony of aristocratic groups, whose affluent supremacy. In the story, the new moneyed group, represented by Jay Gatsby, lives in West Egg while the aristocratic group, represented by Tom Buchanan, lives in East Egg. Tom is always the winner because he comes from the aristocratic groups, whose prestigious family. Therefore, Gatsby always loses compete against Tom no matter how hard Gatsby tries. By learning Gatsby＇s struggle in this novel, we gain a better understanding of how other powerless groups, not only in American society, but also other society in the world, who also struggle to compete with the aristocratic groups.
文摘Julian Fellowes, one of the most fabulous dramatists, directors as well as producers of this date, created a successful feminine drama named Downton Abbey which swept international awards including Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award. However, most of the previous materials focus on the spreading, the feminism plots as well as the characteristics of Lady Sybil Crawley. This paper is going to analyze Downton Abbey from the perspective of feminism by close reading and there are 5 parts totally in this paper. The first part is introduction, paying attention to the background and the feminine significance of the study. The second part is literature review, analyzing the previous opinions both domestically and internationally. The third part is the review of feminism history, summarizing the theories, the way of development as well as the genres of feminism. The fourth part, which is the analysis of Downton Abbey from the perspective of feminism, mainly focuses on the aspects of characteristics, changes, marriages and destinies of Lady Mary Crawley, Lady Edith Crawley and Lady Sybil Crawley. On the basis of that, the fourth part also tries to find out the deep feminism conceptions of the writer and make some explanations to the feminism of both the writer and characters in dra? ma. At the same time, the advantages and disadvantages shall be investigated. The conclusion is the fifth part which advocates the stable development of a feminine society. The significance of the whole study is creating a free feminine environment which supports utterance and the emancipation of individuality. Meanwhile, it is vital to conduct studies that will help further knowledge on how to have equal rights with male and live in a successful life.
文摘EDITOR’S NOTE: Tangmei Gungior Baimo, the former Vice-Chairwoman of the Tibet Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, is a celebrity in Tibet. In the early days after the peaceful liberation of Tibet in 1951,she moved out of an aristocrat family in order to word in the public interest.
