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The Binary Opposition of Characters in Dickens’s Autobiographical Novels

Author: JuZhengHua
Tutor: LiWeiPing
School: Shanghai International Studies University
Course: English Language and Literature
Keywords: Dickens Dualistic Character Autobiographical novel
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Type: Master's thesis
Year: 2009
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Abstract

Dickens use of a variety of literary techniques portrayed many memorable artistic image, the use of binary oppositions that is one. So-called dualism, in any determination of a system of differences entry and analysis based on a certain value, the opposing parties are not necessarily mutually exclusive, irrelevant, contrary opposition parties often with each other and complement each other, complement each other. This paper from the dualism of literary criticism, the binary opposition of some of the main characters are two novels dealt with specifically, the purpose of giving top priority to achieve a deeper understanding of the work. Firstly, the term of binary opposites made specific explanation, then briefly reviews the domestic literary criticism for Dickens and his works, especially for the dualistic reviews. The papers main respectively brief description of two autobiographical novel based on a detailed analysis of the figures dualism. \the eyes of the observer to describe the experience as participants in the life of David. The dualism novel is also reflected in confrontation between hero David Copperfield and the different characters, mainly including moral opposition hero David Murdstone Heep and Steerforth three groups dualism is reflected in the different experiences of David in the different stages of life, also witnessed the journey of life from an orphan to grow as a writer. Dualism of the characters in \In this novel, the characters dualism is mainly reflected in the character's own internal dualism, such as Pip as the story tell and the story of the hero's opposition, dualism between Pip fantasy and reality, as well as dual personality dualism. Protagonist Pip dual identity dualism is also to let Pip able to tell the objective vision to look at good and evil hero who change and development. The same time, the binary opposition between fantasy and reality, but also fully embodies the character of Pip, so as to achieve the purpose of shaping the distinctive character features, while shaping the success of the other characters, including text Mick Jaggers should be different due dualistic in revealing the figures on the rational use of the main character. One of the basic principles of binary oppositions as a Dickens character shape, its role and impact can not be ignored. Dickens's dualism has its own characteristics, despite the dualism of the novels are almost everywhere, but not evenly force or chaotic, but after careful planning, focused, in a wide range of binary oppositions which dualism highlight the main characters so as to achieve the requirements of the overall concept of the novel. Rational use of binary opposition portrayed the individual characteristics and become more prominent, the image is more vivid, clearer ideas expressed. Finally, the summary of the use of the effect reached dualistic practices in the two works characterization unity of opposites.

The Binary Opposition of Characters in Dickens’s Autobiographical Novels

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