在《了不起的盖茨比》中盖茨比悲剧命运的必然性_英语论文

The Inevitability of Gatsby’s Tragic Fate in The Great Gatsby

摘要

盖茨比的悲剧命运是一个物质至上的时代的产物。本文通过探究其内在因素和外在因素来分析盖茨比悲剧的不可避免性。通过深入了解该悲剧的根本原因，我们可以学会如何避免此类悲剧的发生。在一个物质高度发展的社会，保持清醒的头脑以及掌握自己的命运极为重要。

本文从三个方面分析了盖茨比悲剧的不可避免性：社会历史原因，人际关系因素以及盖茨比自身的原因。

关键词：了不起的盖茨比；必然性；盖茨比的悲剧命运；掌握命运

Abstract

Gatsby’s tragic fate is a product of a materialistic era. This thesis is to explore its internal and external causes to analyze the inevitability of Gatsby’s tragedy. By looking into the primary causes of his tragedy, we can learn how to avoid such a tragedy from happening in contemporary society. It is of great importance for us to keep a clear and focused mind and control our own fates in such a highly-developed society.

The thesis tries to analyze the inevitability of Gatsby’s tragedy in the novel from three aspects: the social and historical background, the interpersonal relationship and Gatsby himself. It also discusses the significance of controlling our own fates. 

Key words: The Great Gatsby; inevitability; Gatsby’s tragic fate; control of fates