Three Dreams in Wide Sargasso Sea
Outline
Thesis statement: the interpretation of the content of the three dreams and the analysis of the function of them in Wide Sargasso Sea. I. Introduction
The three dreams of Antoinette, the heroine in Wide Sargasso Sea, serve as a significant role throughout the novel. This essay aims at interpreting the context of the three dreams and analyzing the function of them. II. Body:
A. the interpretation of the underlying content of the three dreams 1. The theory of symbolism 2. Dream I presented the symbol “forest” and this dream reflected a signal of danger. 3. Dream II presented the symbol “white dress”, “tree”, “enclosed garden” and this dream showed the future of her marriage. 4. Dream III presented the symbol “mirrors”, ”fire” and this dream means her loss and pursuit of her identity.
B. the function of the three dreams based on the interpretation of the first part. 1. Function I is to promote and predict the development of the plots. 2. Function II is to reveal the heroine’s sense of identity III. Conclusion
The three dreams in WSS are vital features in this novel. These dreams are full of symbols which have profound meanings. The underlying context of the dreams can be interpreted by the illustration of these symbols. And based on the underlying context, the three dreams have two main functions. They serve to promote and predict the development of the plots in WSS as well as to reveal the heroine’s sense of identity.
Three Dreams in Wide Sargasso Sea The mad woman imprisoned in the attic--she was the former wife of Mr. Rochester, the hero in the classic novel Jane Eyre. She was a wild, crazy and dreadful character just like a “beast” in Jane’s eyes. However, Charlotte Bronte didn’t give direct and detailed descriptions on her, which left dissatisfaction to readers, especially Jean Rhys. Then in 1966, Wide Sargasso Sea (WSS for abbreviation), the masterpiece
Thesis statement: the interpretation of the content of the three dreams and the analysis of the function of them in Wide Sargasso Sea. I. Introduction
The three dreams of Antoinette, the heroine in Wide Sargasso Sea, serve as a significant role throughout the novel. This essay aims at interpreting the context of the three dreams and analyzing the function of them. II. Body:
A. the interpretation of the underlying content of the three dreams 1. The theory of symbolism 2. Dream I presented the symbol “forest” and this dream reflected a signal of danger. 3. Dream II presented the symbol “white dress”, “tree”, “enclosed garden” and this dream showed the future of her marriage. 4. Dream III presented the symbol “mirrors”, ”fire” and this dream means her loss and pursuit of her identity.
B. the function of the three dreams based on the interpretation of the first part. 1. Function I is to promote and predict the development of the plots. 2. Function II is to reveal the heroine’s sense of identity III. Conclusion
The three dreams in WSS are vital features in this novel. These dreams are full of symbols which have profound meanings. The underlying context of the dreams can be interpreted by the illustration of these symbols. And based on the underlying context, the three dreams have two main functions. They serve to promote and predict the development of the plots in WSS as well as to reveal the heroine’s sense of identity.
Three Dreams in Wide Sargasso Sea The mad woman imprisoned in the attic--she was the former wife of Mr. Rochester, the hero in the classic novel Jane Eyre. She was a wild, crazy and dreadful character just like a “beast” in Jane’s eyes. However, Charlotte Bronte didn’t give direct and detailed descriptions on her, which left dissatisfaction to readers, especially Jean Rhys. Then in 1966, Wide Sargasso Sea (WSS for abbreviation), the masterpiece
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