托马斯·沃尔夫小说的象征之维  

Symbols and Images in Thomas Wolfe’s Novels

作　　者：刘积源[1] LIU Ji-yuan(School of Foreign Languages,Northwest University for Nationalities,Lanzhou,Gansu 730030)

机构地区：[1]西北民族大学外国语学院,甘肃兰州730030

出　　处：《汕头大学学报（人文社会科学版）》2023年第4期60-66,95,共8页Journal of Shantou University(Humanities and Social Sciences Edition)

基　　金：西北民族大学中央高校专项基金中青年重点项目“美国南方文艺复兴作家的哲学与宗教思想研究”(31920130112)。

摘　　要：托马斯·沃尔夫在其小说中运用隐喻的手段竭力展现了人物、美国社会和历史的深层意蕴。石雕天使喻指人类孤独的灵魂、主人公心中的梦幻和美好未来的精神寄托。各种各样的“网”代表了多种抽象事物和状态。随处可见的“岩石”既象征坚固和永生,又象征着基督和坚定的信仰以及现代社会的强大力量等。通过分析、解读这些象征和意象,既能助益深入了解作家的创作意图,又益于发掘文字背后的深层隐义和价值内涵。Thomas Wolfe uses metaphors in his novels to show the deeper meaning of his characters,American society and history.The stone angels are a metaphor for the lonely souls of mankind,the protagonists'dreams,and a better future as their spiritual sustenance.The various webs represent a variety of abstract objects and states of being.The ubiquitous rocks symbolize solidity and eternity,as well as Christ,firm faith and the power of modern society.Interpreting these symbols and images can not only produce a deeper understanding of the writer’s intention,but also reveal the connotations and values behind the writer’s words.

关 键 词：托马斯·沃尔夫 象征与意象 天使 网 岩石 

分 类 号：I106.4[文学—世界文学]