Rappaccini's Daughter의 주제연구 : 상징성을 중심으로 = A Study on the Theme of Rappaccini's Daughter

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Rappaccini's Daughter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a tale replete with symbols and symbolic allusions. Its principal setting is a fantastic garden filled with poisonous flowers, in the center of which is a broken fountain. The structure of the tale involves two mutually dependent stories and the focus is on Beatrice as she is seen by Giovanni, along with Baglioni's rivalry with Rappaccini.
All the lines of symbolic implication in the tale join with the implications of the larger elements of structure to define human nature. The gorgeous flowers in Rappaccini's garden seem to be the poisonous blooms of allegory which symbolize Beatrice, lovely but poisonous, while the pure fountain is a symbolic allusion to her pure, immortal spirit.
Giovanni, Beatrice's redeemer or rescuer, fails because he lacks the depth of heart necessary to tender to Beatrice poisonous to defend her against the evils of the world. Giovanni's shallowness and Rappaccini's inhumanity seems to contribute to highlight the pure fountain of Beatrice's spirit.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• Ⅰ.서론
• Ⅱ.Rappaccini 정원의 상징성
• Ⅲ.Beatrice의 상징성
• Ⅳ.등장인물들의 윤리성
• Ⅴ.결론