解析《欲望号街车中》中布兰奇悲剧命运的象征主义手法_英语论文

On the Symbolism in Blanche’s Tragedy in A Streetcar Named Desire

摘要

田纳西·威廉斯是美国最著名的剧作家之一，他对20世纪的美国戏剧以及美国文化产生了极大的影响。《欲望号街车》以20世纪的美国为时代背景，该剧主要讲述了南方淑女布兰奇在经历家庭变故之后，投奔妹妹无果，最后被妹夫强奸的悲剧命运。威廉斯在剧中运用象征主义的手法将女主人公命运的悲剧性和该剧的艺术性提升到一个很高的境界。剧中的很多意象都透露着布兰奇悲剧命运的气息，例如名称，沐浴，声音等，作者巧妙地将意象的应用与主人公悲剧命运的展现结合在一起的这种手法值得我们探讨与深思。

关键词：象征主义， 布兰奇， 悲剧命运

Abstract

Tennessee Williams is one of the most famous dramatists in America who exerts a great influence on the American drama and culture in the 20th century. A Streetcar Named Desire is set in the America of 20th century and it tells the tragic story of Blanche who suffered domestic misfortune and turned help for her sister and finally was raped by Stanley. Williams enhances the tragic effect of protagonist and the artistic effect of this play by symbolic method. Many symbols convey the tragic meaning of Blanche’s destiny, such as names, bathing and sounds. It is very important for us to analyze and reflect this technique to better understand the theme of this drama.

Key words: Symbolism, Blanche, Tragedy

Contents

Introduction 1

ChapterⅠBeginning Symbols of Blanche’s Tragedy 2

1.1 Symbolic meanings of beginning symbols 2

1.2 The process of beginning symbols suggesting Blanche’s Tragedy 3

ChapterⅡDevelopment and Climax Symbols of Blanche’s Tragedy 6

2.1 Symbolic meanings of development and climax symbols 7

2.2 The process of development and climax symbols pushing plots and enhancing the effect of Blanche’s Tragedy 7

Chapter Ⅲ Ending Symbols of Blanche’s Tragedy 13

3.1 Symbolic meanings of ending symbols 13

3.2 The process of ending symbols declaring Blanche’s Tragedy 13

Conclusion 14

Bibliography 17

Acknowledgments 18