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1、英语论文最终的毕 业 论 文 毕业论文题目：An analysis of Clydes Broken American Dream 学生姓名： 郭晓辰学 号： 200901534213院（系）： 外国语学院英语系专 业： 双学位科技英语班 级： 091 指导教师姓名：杨道云指导教师职称：教授 起止时间： 2012年11月2013年5月（外国语学院制表）SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Zhongyuan University of TechnologyAn analysis of Clyde Broken American Dream I promise that the

2、 thesis contains no material which has been accepted for the award of any other degree or diploma in any institutes of higher learning and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the thesis contains no material previously published or written by another person, except when due reference is mad

3、e in the text of the thesis. I understand that to do so would mean that I had committed plagiarism, and that it is my responsibility to be aware of the Universitys regulations on plagiarism and their importance.Signed: Date: An analysis of Clydes Broken American Dream Abstract： American dream , whic

4、h drived of the British colonial days in the United States, developed in the 19th century . It is a kind of belief that anyone can achieve ideals as long as they struggle for it . This paper mainly analyzes the character of the hero Clyde for his American dream in An American Tragedy, then reveals a

5、 more profound historical background and practical significance of peoples pursuit of America dream. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the inspiration got from American dream to Chinas dream,.At last, the paper interprets the Chinas dream and concerns about what can we do for meeting our targets . Key

6、 Words: Theodore Dreiser ；Clyde ；An American Tragedy ；the breaking of American dream ；Chinas dream 分析克莱德破灭的美国梦 摘要：美国梦,起源于美国英属殖民时期，在19世纪得到了发展。它是一种信念，在美国，只要经过艰苦的奋斗任何人都可以实现自己的理想。该论文主要通过美国悲剧这部小说来分析男主人公克莱德美国梦的产生以及破灭，接着揭示了时代背景以及人物追求梦想的现实意义，分析了美国梦对中国梦的启发。最后阐释了中国梦的含义，并讨论了当代中国人为了实现梦想应如何去做。 关键词：德莱塞;克莱德;美国悲剧；美

7、国梦的破灭；中国梦 Contents 1 Introduction to the author and An American Tragedy 12 American dream. 22.1 The rise of American dream 22.2 The failure of American dream . 22.3 The influence of American dream in society and life . 33 Clydes broken American dream . 33.1 His pursuit of American dream. 33.2 His br

8、oken American dream . 44 The reasons for his failure 44.1 The social factors 54.2 The personal factors 55 The inspiration of American dream for modern Chinas dream . 66 Conclusion 7References 8Acknowledgments 9 An analysis of Clyde Broken American Dream 1 Introduction to the author and An American T

9、ragedy An American Tragedy is one of the authors excellent classics novels. It is a classic of the 20th century American novel. Theodore Dreiser is regarded as one of the best American realistic novelists of the first half century. An American Tragedy narrated that Clyde who was the son of a poor pr

10、iest for chasing money but at last degenerated into a deliberate murderer. It not only revealed the serious consequences of inflated self-interest but also exposed the American lifestyle about the sin corrosion toxic effects of money first for human. The U.S. system will all go to see some of the ca

11、uses of the individual, but unable to provide real solutions. So he was the first writer who criticized the futility of the American Dream in the novel so drastically. After him there were some other famous writers who also depicted the futility of the American Dream, among whom were Faulkner,Heming

12、way, Steinbeck, Bellow etc. And he showed an actual American society which was governed by money, desire and individualism to the readers. (Mao , 1998). He had an enormous influence on American literature during the first quarter of the century. Of course, An American Tragedy also had a great impact

13、 on the era and peoples thought. It was once considered to be the most influential novel in the American history. Dreiser suffered the pain of poverty and ignorance. In his childhood, during that bitter career, the experiences are all included in An American Tragedy at the beginning of chapters. Out

14、 of his passions, contradictions and sufferings, he wrenched the art that was his salvation from the hungers and depressions that racked him. It was no wonder that he elevated the creative principle to godhead and encouraged by word, example and truthful expression in others. Therefore he was the fi

15、rst warrior to taste the tomato in his times and also he cleared the way for the successors.2 American dream 2.1 The rise of American dream Related research at home and abroad on the bursting of the American dream. The history of the American Dream began with the mayflower 300 years ago, when immigr

16、ants from England came to Maryland on the mayflower to cross the Atlantic ocean, looking for a piece of the puritans.The American Dream has started quietly like bud in the United States to every person around the world, as long as you work hard anyone can realize his dream. Edison rely on his person

17、al invention and founded the general electric company. The Rockefeller of the oil made the Morgan bank and invented the auto production line. Their common features are poverty but through hard work finally started his vast business and become a legend. 2.2 The failure of American dream What is the r

18、eal power behind the American dream? Some historians believe, is the thirst for wealth and benefits. Early European immigrants of the United States believe in the equality of political rights and religious. But the migrants did not form a common feature of the American Dream, some of them are to get

19、 rid of the persecution of the old world and build the mountain city according to their own creed worship of God. Some people in order to find a virgin to achieve their own political and economic ideals; some people in order to find the legendary golden state to get rich or be engaged in speculation

20、 and extortion. While more people will be toile home and craft endless in order to get rid of poverty. However, in fact, this classic American dream mode has a lot of falsity even during the period of the frontier. Theoretically, the reward should be completely attributed to hard work, frugality and

21、 luck . In fact, if people want to be rewarded, it often relies on cunning and ruthless. By means of brutal and completely villain acts in American capitalism especially the rapid development of industrialization and gradually enter the monopoly stage of capitalism. If you really want to become weal

22、thy and increase your social status, the large seed capital and economic is the key factor. Today, American politics are also evolved into the game of money. Gradually, The American dream which was full of positive color ever began to burst and even gone bad . 2.3 The influence of American dream in

23、society and life American Dream is a unique cultural phenomenon in American society and culture. On the one hand, the American dream preached democracy, freedom, equality beliefs, national spirit, and the idea of tolerance in the process of social development in the United States. It played a role w

24、hich can not be ignored, it made some positive influence, On the other hand, American dream shocked so many individuals. Everyone believes that if they work hard, they can finish what they wish to do. So at the time in the United State，everything is full of competition even battle. Gradually the Ame

25、rican dream fade into a negative thought.3 Clydes broken American dream 3.1 His pursuit of American dream The hero Clyde in An American Tragedy is a tragic of the cultural context. He is the main hero in the work. He was of humble origin and his family was poor.When he was 12 year old, he was ashame

26、d of their own family and began to envy of the rich and big spenders. When he was young , he has determined that he would catch every opportunity to be rich and never let any chance to go. (Shen , 1999.9) When he was 16 year old, he has been the Victoria Johnson hotel waiter. He earned more money th

27、an the family, but he used the money to debauchery but would never delivered bread at home or worry about the mother and help his sister in trouble. After the car accident, he came to Chicago, his uncle gave him the chance to change the fate. When he faced his best ingratiation then seeking the Rega

28、l female Sang Tela and the pregnant ordinary worker Luo Beida, what he has considered was his own money, social status and the dream of a better future. The facts was he did his utmost to get Sang Tela and get rid of Luo Beida. So again he used the phishing scams to make Luo Beida drowning and dead

29、in order to achieve his evil attempt .3.2 His broken American dream But at last, Clyde eventually was arrested and was brought to electrocution. He became the victim of speculation of the two parties and the judiciary in the United States which use its vigorously political case. He sometimes reached

30、 his so-called ideal, but it was just a flash in the pan or a short vanity and ambition to meet himself. Using the despicable means to achieve the purpose, and it finally can only be shattered and could not last long. However , his shattered dream is the embodiment of justice on earth. If such a dre

31、am can be long-lasting, life will not be fair. This burst of dream is also a topic prominent and performance .4 The reasons for his failure Obviously, Clydes sad experience is the tragedy of the social system and way of life in the United States.(Wang , 2008.3)Clyde , who was a victim of the undercl

32、ass Green capitalist society fashion and lifestyle in completely gangrenous years, he was but also a cold and cruel victimizers. In fact he knew that their own destiny could only rely on themselves to change. You could change the fate of the humiliation by means of money to enjoy the luxury and human dignity and rights. He believed that every man for himself outwitting philosophical principles and creed of life, so the rich and poor gap of climbing distorted his psychological spirit and humanity