Analysis of Consumerism Culture in The Great Gastsby 论《了不起的盖茨比》中的消费主义文化 摘要 《了不起的盖茨比》是美国文学史上最伟大的文学之一。一战后的美国,步入了一个辉煌的历史时期,整个国家的经济、文化都取得了长足的发展,美国也因此一跃成为了世界的头号强国。当时的美国社会都充斥着乐观的气氛,经济形势一片大好。到了夜晚大城市上空久久回荡着俱乐部酒吧中演奏的爵士乐。所以这个历史阶段,也被称为喧闹的“爵士乐时代”。人们追逐物质财富,崇尚消费主义。个人的成功只能通过金钱来实现。财富成为衡量人类自我价值的标准。电影对于消费主义的批判是非常明确的,同时还对“美国梦”提出质疑。本文分析了消费主义与美国梦的辩证关系。本文从消费主义的视角出发,探讨小说中主要人物在消费主义影响下的物化、异化现象,从而积极应对当今社会的消费主义文化。 关键词:爵士乐时代;消费主义;美国梦;物化;异化 Abstract The Great Gatsby is one of the most significant literary masterpieces in the history of American literature.The United States entered a period of splendor after the end of World War I.And the economy and culture of the whole country have made great progress, so the United States has also leapt into the first world's power. American society at that time was full of optimism, and the economic situation was in booming.At night, jazz played in the club bars echoed over the big city for a long time.Therefore, this historical stage, also known as the noisy "jazz age ".People pursue material wealth and advocate consumerism.The only way to achieve personal success is through money.Wealth has become a measure of human self-worth.The film's critique of consumerism is very clear.Meanwhile, it also questioned the American Dream.This paper provides an analysis of the dialectical connection between consumerism and the American Dream. In terms of consumerism, this paper discusses the materialization and alienation of the main characters in the novel under the influence of consumerism. So as to actively deal with the consumerism culture of today's society. Key words: jazz age; consumerism; American Dream; materialization; alienation |
Analysis of Consumerism Culture in The Great Gastsby
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