伊莎贝尔的婚姻选择——浅论亨利詹姆斯的《贵妇画像》.docVIP

【标题】伊莎贝尔的婚姻选择——浅论亨利?詹姆斯的《贵妇画像 【作者】甘 楠 【关键词】选择；原因；国际主题 【指导老师】张亚军 【专业】英语 【正文】Ⅰ.IntroductionThe Portrait of a lady was first serialized in the English periodical Macmillan’s Magazine and the following year saw its publication. It has inspired a variety of critical interpretations since then. In addition, like almost each of James’s novel, it has been approached from a variety of perspectives. F.R.Leavis evaluates it as James’s infusion of his genius“with freest and fullest vitality”. However, the open ending of the novel remains one of the heated topics in discussion. For Tony Tanner, Isabel’s choice to return to her husband is an error caused by the fear to involve her in reality.?In Niemtzow’s viewpoint, The Portrait of a Lady is?“a study of how a woman is to behave if she is to be a?‘lady’”. Niemtzow remarks?“James could not afford to allow the experimental female to walk, away from domesticity.” Alfred Habegger also notices Henry James’s ambivalent attitude towards woman as reflected in the novel. He appreciates the self—assertive woman that his cousin Minnie Temple represents.This paper intends to have detailed study of the Isabel’s Matrimonial choice, analysis of the reasons that influence the choice, and discussion of the theme—international theme?(the contrast between American culture and European culture).Ⅱ. Henry James and His Works????????????????????????????????????????????A. The Author and Novel1. Henry James?Henry James(1843～1916) was born in New York City, the second child of wealthy, somewhat aristocratic parents. His father and brother was both famous philosopher. He was sent to a variety of tutors and European schools in search of the best education by his father and later attended Harvard Law School. Henry James has lived in many countries of Europe. In 1915, year before his death, to show his support of England in World War I, James became a British citizen.On 1871, the Atlantic serialized James’s first novel, Watch and Ward, wit