从《永别了，武器》看海明威的战争观_英语论文.doc

Abstract

As a writer who experienced several wars in his lifetime, Hemingway explored the theme of war in his many works such as The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls and so on. A Farewell to Arms was his first best-seller and its publication cemented Hemingway's status in the history of American literature. It is a love story between Henry and Catherine against the backdrop of World War I   countries involved were awash with wounded soldiers, flames of war and displaced civilians. Through the characterization of Henry who suffered so much in the war in A Farewell to Arms, Hemingway exposed the nature of war   the destroyer of happiness.

Key words: war, Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms 

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

I. Introduction .1

  1.1 Introduction to Hemingway1

  1.2 Introduction to A Farewell to Arms1

II. Hemingway’s Views of War Reflected in A Farewell to Arms.2

2.1 Hemingway’s overall view of war 2

2.1.1 Evil and meaninglessness2

2.1.2 Mental scars left3

  2.2 Hemingway’s views of war in A Farewell to Arms.3

     2.2.1 Views of war reflected from the environment.4

     2.2.2 Views of war reflected from the hero and heroine.4

     2.2.3 Views of war reflected from other people.7

III. Reasons for Hemingway’s Views on War .8

3.1 The background of Hemingway’s era8

3.2 Hemingway’s life experience.8

3.3 The Lost Generation9

IV. Conclusion 10

References .11