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1、On the Reflection of Modernity in Jude the Obscure论无名的裘德对现代性的反思Supervisor:Dong Hongchuan Name:Yuan ShunhongOutline of Presentation:2.4.3.1.Research OrientationResearch DesignObjectives of the Thesis5.Innovation of the ThesisConclusion 6.Limitations7.Structure of the thesisResearch Orientation:Why do

2、 I choose the theme for my study?1.Jude the Obscure is a classic works in literature;Thomas Hardy is a famous Victorian writer,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.Research

3、 Design:Closing ReadingInternetScholarly Journals;treatises Objectives of the ThesisThis thesis takes Jude the Obscure as the text,and from the perspective of modernity to research it;tries to find out Hardys creative intension.Innovation of the ThesisMany scholars focus on Judes tragic fate,and oth

4、ers think it is an attack on religion.These researches are very precious and meaningful.But seldom do we find researches to the novel from the perspective of modernity.So this thesis is an attempt to do a research on reflection of modernity in this novel.Theoretical Foundation:Modernity There is an

5、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 double-edged sword,which gives us pleasant sid

6、e 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.Impact of modernity on societyDecline of Traditional AgricultureGrowing Wealth Gap and UnemploymentBreakdown of Traditional MoralityImpact of modernity on individualAl

7、ienation 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 of emotion:kinship and love are both alienated;kinship bec

8、omes coldness and love becomes a means for better life.Conclusion 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 that disclosed in Jude the Obscure,and Hardys reflection on th

9、ese problems.It is an effective way to understand the intention of Hardys writing.Limitations:1.limited academic capacity 2.limited ability in understanding the novel and connotation of modernityStructure of the thesis:Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Theoretical FoundationChapter 3 Impact of ModernityChapter 4 Reflection on ModernityChapter 5 ConclusionThanks for your attention!