1、1On the Reflection of Modernity in Jude the Obscure論無名的裘德對現(xiàn)代性的反思Supervisor: Dong Hongchuan Name: Yuan Shunhong2Outline of PresentationOutline of Presentation:2.4.3.1.Research OrientationResearch OrientationResearch DesignResearch DesignObjectives of the ThesisObjectives of the Thesis5.Innovation of

2、the ThesisInnovation of the ThesisConclusion Conclusion 6.LimitationsLimitations7.Structure of the thesisStructure of the thesis3Research Orientation:Research Orientation:Why do I choose the theme for my study?1.Jude the Obscure is a classic works in literature; Thomas Hardy is a famous Victorian wr

3、iter, and his novels attract me a lot; the novel is still of great value for researching.2.There is nearly a blank about the novel on modernity and Hardys reflection on it.4Research Research Design:Design:Closing ReadingInternetScholarly Journals; treatises 5Objectives Objectives of the of the Thesi

4、sThesisThis thesis takes Jude the Obscure as the text, and from the perspective of modernity to research it; tries to find out Hardys creative intension.6Innovation of the ThesisInnovation of the Thesis Many scholars focus on Judes tragic fate, and others think it is an attack on religion. These res

5、earches are very precious and meaningful. But seldom do we find researches to the novel from the perspective of modernity. So this thesis this thesis is an attempt to do a research on is an attempt to do a research on reflection of modernity in this novelreflection of modernity in this novel.7Theore

6、tical Foundation: Modernity There is an acknowledgement that modernity origins in 16th century and forms between 18th and 19th century. Modernity can be defined as a social type, a social mode or a social phase and it can be also explained to social experience of our human beings. Modernity is a dou

7、ble-edged sword, which gives us pleasant side but also dark side. For the pleasant side, it brings about huge wealth for the people and we can enjoy the safe and successful lives. 8Impact of modernity on society Decline of Traditional Agriculture Growing Wealth Gap and Unemployment Breakdown of Trad

8、itional Morality9Impact of modernity on individual Alienation of people: human beings loneliness and abandonment when he lives in a material society. People are indifferent and isolated to others, and the individual feels helpless and cannot settle down but to float on the lonely world. Alienation o

9、f emotion: kinship and love are both alienated; kinship becomes coldness and love becomes a means for better life.10Conclusion Modernization is an irresistible tendency. It brings about prosperity as well as many social problems. The writer of this thesis discusses many problems because of modernity

10、 that disclosed in Jude the Obscure, and Hardys reflection on these problems. It is an effective way to understand the intention of Hardys writing. 11Limitations:Limitations:1. limited academic capacity 1. limited academic capacity 2 . l i m i t e d a b i l i t y i n 2 . l i m i t e d a b i l i t y i n understanding understanding the novel and connotation of the novel and connotation of modernitymodernity12Structure of the thesis:Structure of