The female images in Shakespeare’s plays are diverse and colorful,showing the typological deformation value of topology.The brave female women in his plays,such as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet,Portia in The Merchant of...The female images in Shakespeare’s plays are diverse and colorful,showing the typological deformation value of topology.The brave female women in his plays,such as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet,Portia in The Merchant of Venice,Cordelia in King Lear,are the same type and equivalent topological deformation.In artistic terms,the three women of the same type with their own characteristics are the deformed topological space under the principle of equivalence,which is embodied vividly in the source text.This thesis purposed to investigate whether the translation of Zhu Shenghao also reflected the equivalent deformation of Shakespeare’s original text.This study texts the validity of the target text from the source text,proves the evaluation mechanism and function of topology in the process of translation and explains how the translation is equivalent to the original.展开更多
In Shakespeare' s Merchant of Venice,Portia is portrayed as a legal expert.Considerable scholarly work has been devoted to the discussion of the play,and Portia' s ruling appears to be supported by a majority ...In Shakespeare' s Merchant of Venice,Portia is portrayed as a legal expert.Considerable scholarly work has been devoted to the discussion of the play,and Portia' s ruling appears to be supported by a majority of scholarly commentary.However,a number of important legal issues regarding the contract represented in the play require immediate attention.This article attempts to re-evaluate Portia' s ruling and the conventional views on Portia as a legal expert by considering the issues in question within a recent framework of law,and will argue that Portia' s role as a legal expert is questionable.Antonio,Bassanio,and Shylock can all ' walk free'.展开更多
The objective of the essay is to show that Portia is an incarnation of beauty and wisdom. Through the analysis of Shakespeare’s creative intent, the author reaches a conclusion in the end, that is as a united charact...The objective of the essay is to show that Portia is an incarnation of beauty and wisdom. Through the analysis of Shakespeare’s creative intent, the author reaches a conclusion in the end, that is as a united character of the infinite and the finite, Portia is far richer in content than her image.展开更多
After studying Shakespeare's works,readers will find disguise usually plays an important role in Shakespeare's comedies.From a realistic point of view,cross-dressing reveals the difference between male and fem...After studying Shakespeare's works,readers will find disguise usually plays an important role in Shakespeare's comedies.From a realistic point of view,cross-dressing reveals the difference between male and female in such a way that the temporary exchange of sex roles is a challenge to the strength of normality and the teleology of event.On the other hand,disguise offers a chance to women to subvert their social status.By disguising as men,women have been set free to do what men are always allowed to do in the patriarchal society.展开更多
Before the Renaissance, women were always in the role of being oppressed and exploited, as a result, religion and litera-ture often focused on human weakness. On the contrary, the humanist movement focused more on hum...Before the Renaissance, women were always in the role of being oppressed and exploited, as a result, religion and litera-ture often focused on human weakness. On the contrary, the humanist movement focused more on human morality and wisdom. In The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare placed an ideal of new humanist woman—Portia, who became a towering character in Shake-speare's works. From her, the spirit of pursuing love and human right can be revealed completely, influencing the development of humanism profoundly.展开更多
文摘The female images in Shakespeare’s plays are diverse and colorful,showing the typological deformation value of topology.The brave female women in his plays,such as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet,Portia in The Merchant of Venice,Cordelia in King Lear,are the same type and equivalent topological deformation.In artistic terms,the three women of the same type with their own characteristics are the deformed topological space under the principle of equivalence,which is embodied vividly in the source text.This thesis purposed to investigate whether the translation of Zhu Shenghao also reflected the equivalent deformation of Shakespeare’s original text.This study texts the validity of the target text from the source text,proves the evaluation mechanism and function of topology in the process of translation and explains how the translation is equivalent to the original.
文摘In Shakespeare' s Merchant of Venice,Portia is portrayed as a legal expert.Considerable scholarly work has been devoted to the discussion of the play,and Portia' s ruling appears to be supported by a majority of scholarly commentary.However,a number of important legal issues regarding the contract represented in the play require immediate attention.This article attempts to re-evaluate Portia' s ruling and the conventional views on Portia as a legal expert by considering the issues in question within a recent framework of law,and will argue that Portia' s role as a legal expert is questionable.Antonio,Bassanio,and Shylock can all ' walk free'.
文摘The objective of the essay is to show that Portia is an incarnation of beauty and wisdom. Through the analysis of Shakespeare’s creative intent, the author reaches a conclusion in the end, that is as a united character of the infinite and the finite, Portia is far richer in content than her image.
文摘After studying Shakespeare's works,readers will find disguise usually plays an important role in Shakespeare's comedies.From a realistic point of view,cross-dressing reveals the difference between male and female in such a way that the temporary exchange of sex roles is a challenge to the strength of normality and the teleology of event.On the other hand,disguise offers a chance to women to subvert their social status.By disguising as men,women have been set free to do what men are always allowed to do in the patriarchal society.
文摘Before the Renaissance, women were always in the role of being oppressed and exploited, as a result, religion and litera-ture often focused on human weakness. On the contrary, the humanist movement focused more on human morality and wisdom. In The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare placed an ideal of new humanist woman—Portia, who became a towering character in Shake-speare's works. From her, the spirit of pursuing love and human right can be revealed completely, influencing the development of humanism profoundly.
