AcknowledgmentsI would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Mr
Liu Zhigang, for his advice and suggestions on my thesis
Because of his careful attitude and scientific methods, I can finish this thesis so quickly
Thanks for his instruction again
In addition, I also thank classmates and other teachers
They help me not only on my study but also in my life
At last, I have to express my appreciation to my parents
They give me their understanding and supporting
I can devote myself to finish this thesis
摘 要考琳 ∙ 麦卡洛是澳大利亚当代著名女作家
她利用业余时间创作《荆棘鸟》 , 于 1977 年出版,被誉为澳大利亚的《飘》
这部作品描写克利里家族三代的生活经历和情感历程,并且刻画 20 世纪初在澳大利亚宗教禁欲主义制度下,主人公 梅吉和拉尔夫缠绵悱恻的爱情故事
全书引用了荆棘鸟的凄美传说,暗示当时人们穷尽一生,苦苦追求至最后一刻
该文总共分为五大部分
第一部分主要是对作者背景的介绍以及 20 世纪澳大利亚宗教禁欲主义的分析;第二部分是从梅吉的家人、拉尔夫等方面来论述对梅吉的爱情影响;第三部分顺应第二部分进一步展开论述梅吉的性格特点、爱情观与婚姻观;第