On Symbolism in the Scarlet Letter “A”_英语专业毕业论文.docVIP

On Symbolism in the Scarlet Letter “A” Abstract: THE SCARLET LETTER is regarded as the first American symbolic novel for the vivid using of symbolism in this novel. Hawthorne’s use of symbolism in this novel is one of the most significant contributions to the rise of American Literature. This paper attempts to expound the features of symbolism use in this novel through the analysis of three aspects: the multi-connotational feature, the systematic feature and the metaphorical feature. Firstly, the multi-connotational feature is perfectly shown by the scarlet letter “A”, which symbolizes “adultery”, “alone”, “angle” and some other special characteristics. Meanwhile, Pearl and Dimmesdale are the other symbol of multi-connotations. Secondly, from matters, details, characters to backgrounds or even actions, they are all, without any exception, possessed of symbolic meanings, which is the other feature of the symbolism use in this novel i.e. the systematic feature. In addition, Hawthorne broke the rule of traditional symbolism and directly expressed his own subjective feelings, which made this novel metaphorical. In conclusion, the various features of symbolism using in THE SCARLET LETTER makes the novel a work of the world. Key words: THE SCARLET LETTER, symbolism, multi-connotation, systematization, metaphorization  摘 要:《红字》被认为美国第一部象征性小说，霍桑在这部作品中运用象征主义手法为美国文学做出了显著的贡献，是一大进步。本文试图阐明象征主义的用途和特点。在这本章中通过对三个方面的分析:多层意义的特点、系统化和隐喻的特点。 首先, 多隐含义的特点由红字A完全显示, 象征通奸,单独,角度和其它特征。同时, 珠儿和梅斯丁代尔牧师是多内涵的另一标志。第二, 从事态、细节、人物、背景及行动方面, 他们是贯穿始终的。拥有象征性意思,和象征主义用途另一特点在这本小说里，即系统的特点。另外,霍桑打破了传统象征主义的特点，直接地表现出他自己的主观感觉, 使这本小说带有隐喻的特点。 总而言之, 作者在作品中采用的象征手法贯穿始终、无处不在。《红字》使美国作家霍桑誉满全球。 关键词：《红字》；象征主义；多隐含义；系统；隐喻 Contents Abstract---------------------------------------------------------------------------i 摘要------------------------------------------------------------------------------ii Contents---------------------------------------------------------------------------iii Introduction------------------