Symbol of Patriarchy:An Analysis of Caesar in“A New England Nun”  

作　　者：曾侨丽 ZENG Qiao-li(School of Foreign Languages,Shanghai University,Shanghai 200444,China)

机构地区：[1]上海大学外国语学院

出　　处：《海外英语》2020年第22期229-230,237,共3页Overseas English

摘　　要：Caesar,the chained dog in“A New England Nun”by Mary Wilkins Freeman in 1891,has become the spotlight of discussion since its publication.Most critics have equated it with Louisa Ellis’s solitary spinsterhood rather than seeing it as a symbol of patriarchy.However,based on the close reading approach,a careful analysis of Caesar reveals that it is a symbol of patriarchy for its close connection with Joe Dagget.And the imprisonment of Caesar is of great significance to Louisa,unveiling her steadfast determination to break the shackle of patriarchy.

关 键 词：“A New England Nun” Mary E.Wilkins Freeman CAESAR Louisa Ellis Joe Dagget 

分 类 号：I106[文学—世界文学]