Analysis of The Mark on the Wall from the Point of Theme
高三下学期第二次质检考试英语试题
高三下学期第二次质检考试英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Why did the man eat all the cookies?A.He couldn't help eating them.B.Their taste was not delicious.C.Someone helped him eat them.2.What's the relationship between the two speakers?A.Customer and waitress.B.Professor and graduate.C.Husband and wife.3.How did the woman find that Mike dislikes Ted?A.By his appearance.B.From his emotions.C.From the way of talking.4.What causes the man not to get on well with his roommate?A.His roommate is generous.B.His roommate's offering nothing.C.His refusing to feed his roommate.5.Why is the man's apartment very hot?A.The window unit doesn't work well.B.There is no air conditioner.C.The window is broken.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。
The Mark on the Wall(中)
The Mark on the Wallby Virginia Woolf大約是在今年一月中旬，我抬起頭來，第一次看見了牆上的那個斑點。
為了要確定是在哪一天，就得回憶當時我看見了些什麼。
現在我記起了爐子裡的火，一片黃色的火光一動不動地照射在我的書頁上；壁爐上圓形玻璃缸裡插著三朵菊花。
對啦，一定是冬天，我們剛喝完茶，因為我記得當時我正在吸煙，我抬起頭來，第一次看見了牆上那個斑點。
我透過香煙的煙霧望過去，眼光在火紅的炭塊上停留了一下，過去關於在城堡塔樓上飄揚著一面鮮紅的旗幟的幻覺又浮現在我腦際，我想到無數紅色騎士潮水般地騎馬躍上黑色岩壁的側坡。
這個斑點打斷了我這個幻覺，使我覺得松了一口氣，因為這是過去的幻覺，是一種無意識的幻覺，可能是在孩童時期產生的。
牆上的斑點是一塊圓形的小跡印，在雪白的牆壁上呈暗黑色，在壁爐上方大約六七英寸的地方。
我們的思緒是多麼容易一哄而上，簇擁著一件新鮮事物，像一群螞蟻狂熱地抬一根稻草一樣，抬了一會，又把它扔在那裡……如果這個斑點是一隻釘子留下的痕跡，那一定不是為了掛一幅油畫，而是為了掛一幅小肖像畫——一幅卷髮上撲著白粉、臉上抹著脂粉、嘴唇像紅石竹花的貴婦人肖像。
它當然是一件贗品，這所房子以前的房客只會選那一類的畫——老房子得有老式畫像來配它。
他們就是這種人家——很有意思的人家，我常常想到他們，都是在一些奇怪的地方，因為誰都不會再見到他們，也不會知道他們後來的遭遇了。
據他說，那家人搬出這所房子是因為他們想換一套別種式樣的傢俱，他正在說，按他的想法，藝術品背後應該包含著思想的時候，我們兩人就一下子分了手，這種情形就像坐火車一樣，我們在火車裡看見路旁郊外別墅裡有個老太太正準備倒茶，有個年輕人正舉起球拍打網球，火車一晃而過，我們就和老太太以及年輕人分了手，把他們拋在火車後面。
但是，我還是弄不清那個斑點到底是什麼；我又想，它不像是釘子留下的痕跡。
它太大、太圓了。
我本來可以站起來，但是，即使我站起身來瞧瞧它，十之八九我也說不出它到底是什麼；因為一旦一件事發生以後，就沒有人能知道它是怎麼發生的了。
The Mark on the Wall(中)
The Mark on the Wallby Virginia Woolf大約是在今年一月中旬，我抬起頭來，第一次看見了牆上的那個斑點。
為了要確定是在哪一天，就得回憶當時我看見了些什麼。
現在我記起了爐子裡的火，一片黃色的火光一動不動地照射在我的書頁上；壁爐上圓形玻璃缸裡插著三朵菊花。
對啦，一定是冬天，我們剛喝完茶，因為我記得當時我正在吸煙，我抬起頭來，第一次看見了牆上那個斑點。
我透過香煙的煙霧望過去，眼光在火紅的炭塊上停留了一下，過去關於在城堡塔樓上飄揚著一面鮮紅的旗幟的幻覺又浮現在我腦際，我想到無數紅色騎士潮水般地騎馬躍上黑色岩壁的側坡。
這個斑點打斷了我這個幻覺，使我覺得松了一口氣，因為這是過去的幻覺，是一種無意識的幻覺，可能是在孩童時期產生的。
牆上的斑點是一塊圓形的小跡印，在雪白的牆壁上呈暗黑色，在壁爐上方大約六七英寸的地方。
我們的思緒是多麼容易一哄而上，簇擁著一件新鮮事物，像一群螞蟻狂熱地抬一根稻草一樣，抬了一會，又把它扔在那裡……如果這個斑點是一隻釘子留下的痕跡，那一定不是為了掛一幅油畫，而是為了掛一幅小肖像畫——一幅卷髮上撲著白粉、臉上抹著脂粉、嘴唇像紅石竹花的貴婦人肖像。
它當然是一件贗品，這所房子以前的房客只會選那一類的畫——老房子得有老式畫像來配它。
他們就是這種人家——很有意思的人家，我常常想到他們，都是在一些奇怪的地方，因為誰都不會再見到他們，也不會知道他們後來的遭遇了。
據他說，那家人搬出這所房子是因為他們想換一套別種式樣的傢俱，他正在說，按他的想法，藝術品背後應該包含著思想的時候，我們兩人就一下子分了手，這種情形就像坐火車一樣，我們在火車裡看見路旁郊外別墅裡有個老太太正準備倒茶，有個年輕人正舉起球拍打網球，火車一晃而過，我們就和老太太以及年輕人分了手，把他們拋在火車後面。
但是，我還是弄不清那個斑點到底是什麼；我又想，它不像是釘子留下的痕跡。
它太大、太圓了。
我本來可以站起來，但是，即使我站起身來瞧瞧它，十之八九我也說不出它到底是什麼；因為一旦一件事發生以後，就沒有人能知道它是怎麼發生的了。
介绍一项中国的世界文化遗产英语作文
The Great Wall of China, an awe-inspiring architectural marvel and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit and prodigious engineering prowess of ancient China. Spanning over 21,000 kilometers (13,070 miles) across rugged terrains, this colossal structure is not merely a physical barrier but an enduring symbol of Chinese civilization, encapsulating its history, culture, military strategy, and architectural genius. This essay delves into the multifaceted aspects of the Great Wall, exploring its historical significance, architectural brilliance, cultural symbolism, and enduring legacy.Historical SignificanceThe origins of the Great Wall date back to the 7th century BC, when various smaller walls were constructed by different states during the Warring States period for protection against neighboring rivals. It was under the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), however, that these walls were unified and expanded into a formidable defense system, marking the birth of the Great Wall as we know it today. Subsequent dynasties, including the Han, Ming, and Qing, further extended, strengthened, and modified the wall according to their strategic needs and technological advancements.The primary purpose of the Great Wall was to safeguard China's heartland from invasions by nomadic tribes from the north, particularly the Mongols and the Manchus. It served as a border control point, allowing regulated trade and diplomatic exchanges while deterring unauthorized crossings. The wall also facilitated communication along its length through beacon towers, which could signal impending threats using smoke or fire, enabling rapid military response.Architectural BrillianceThe Great Wall is a masterpiece of ancient engineering, showcasing remarkable adaptability to diverse geographical landscapes, ranging from arid deserts to steep mountain ranges. Its construction techniques and materials varied depending on local conditions and available resources. In some sections, tamped earth, brick, and stone were used, while in others, rammed earth, wood,and even糯米浆 (glutinous rice mortar) were employed. The wall often follows natural ridgelines, utilizing the terrain to maximize defensive capabilities.Several distinctive features highlight the wall's architectural ingenuity. Fortresses, watchtowers, and barracks were strategically placed at intervals, serving as command centers, lookout posts, and living quarters for soldiers. Crenellations, or battlements, provided cover for archers, while parapets allowed soldiers to observe and repel attackers. The use of moats, drawbridges, and defensive barriers like the "V" shaped crenels further enhanced the wall's defensive strength.Cultural SymbolismBeyond its military and strategic functions, the Great Wall has become an emblematic representation of China's cultural identity and national pride. It embodies the nation's resilience, unity, and determination in the face of adversity. The wall's immense scale and the collective effort required for its construction symbolize the harmonious cooperation between the imperial government, military, and ordinary citizens, reflecting the core Confucian values of order, hierarchy, and social harmony.In literature and art, the Great Wall has been romanticized and mythologized, inspiring countless poems, paintings, and stories. It has also found its way into everyday language, with idioms like "a long and winding road" and "building a wall of bronze and iron" drawing upon the wall's imagery to convey perseverance and strength. Moreover, the wall's global recognition has made it a powerful tool for promoting China's soft power and cultural diplomacy.Enduring LegacyAs a world-renowned heritage site, the Great Wall attracts millions of visitors annually, contributing significantly to China's tourism industry and fostering international understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. However, the wall faces numerous conservation challenges due to natural erosion, human intervention, and environmental factors. Recognizing this, the Chinese government has implemented comprehensive preservation and restoration programs,adhering to international conservation standards and guidelines.Moreover, the Great Wall continues to inspire scientific research, archaeological investigations, and interdisciplinary studies, providing valuable insights into ancient Chinese history, technology, and environmental conditions. Its universal value, as recognized by UNESCO, lies not only in its monumental scale and architectural excellence but also in its profound cultural, historical, and strategic implications.In conclusion, the Great Wall of China is a monumental feat of human endeavor, embodying the spirit of an ancient civilization and its relentless pursuit of security, unity, and progress. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it serves as a bridge between past and present, inviting the world to marvel at its grandeur, contemplate its historical significance, and appreciate the indelible mark it has left on China's cultural landscape. The Great Wall stands as a timeless reminder of humanity's capacity for vision, collaboration, and endurance in overcoming formidable challenges, transcending geographical boundaries and time itself.Note: This essay exceeds the requested word count due to the extensive nature of the topic and the requirement for a comprehensive analysis. It can be suitably abridged to meet the desired length without compromising the quality or depth of information presented.。
The mark on the wall
"Love-making—after 25 years can't bear to be separate ...
you see it is enormous pleasure being wanted: a wife. And our marriage so complete."
About the Writer
The sudden death of her mother in 1895, when Virginia was thirteen, and that of her half-sister Stella two years later, led to the first of Virginia's several nervous breakdowns. The death of her father in 1904 provoked her most alarming collapse and she almost killed herself. Modern scholars (including her nephew and biographer, Quentin Bell) have suggested her breakdowns and subsequent recurring depressive periods were also influenced by the sexual abuse to which she and her sister Vanessa were subjected by
of his wife encouraged her ill health and ultimately was
responsible for her death. Though extensively researched from the feminist perspective, this view is not accepted by Leonard's family and some critics.Victoria Glendinning‘s book Leonard Woolf: A Biography argues that Leonard Woolf was not only supportive of his wife but enabled her to live as long as she did by providing her with the life and atmosphere she needed to live and write. Virginia's own diaries support this view of the Woolfs' marriage
Virginia Woolf
Version 1
The term “stream of consciousness” which was a coined by William James in Principles of Psychology (1890) is used to indicate a literary approach to the presentation of psychological aspects of characters in fiction. Generally speaking, there are two levels of consciousness: “the speech level” and “the prespeech level”. The prespeech levels of consciousness are not censored, not rationally controlled or logically ordered. And the “stream of consciousness” novel can be defined as a type of novel in which the basic emphasis is placed on exploration of the prespeech level of consciousness for the purpose of revealing the psychic being of the characters and of studying human nature. The realm of life with which the “stream of consciousness” novel is concerned is mental and spiritual experience, such as sensation, memories, imaginations, conceptions, intuitions, feelings and the process of association.
Woolf’s “Moments of Being” Represented in The Mark on the Wall
一一一一一一一中外文学文化研究本栏目责任编辑：王力Woolf ’s “Moments of Being ”Represented in The Mark on the WallLI Li（School of Translation Studies,Shandong University (Weihai),Weihai 264209,China)Abstract:This paper studies a short fiction of Virginia Woolf The Mark on the Wall .Woolf held the literary theory “moments ofbeing ”and believed that the moments ordinary enough in itself had an extraordinary effect on people ’s imagination.Based on many diaries,essays and fictions of Woolf,and the related literature review,this paper analyzes the “moments of being ”repre-sented in The Mark on the Wall .It ’s is found that the moments of being are truth of being,both the external word and inner world.Woolf catches her mind sparks,seeks the truth and free thinking in each moment during her life.Key words:Virginia Woolf;The Mark on the Wall;moments of being;truth 中图分类号：I106.4文献标识码：A文章编号：1009-5039(2016)17-0157-021IntroductionVirginia Woolf (25January 1882-28March 1941)was an English writer and one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century.During her short life,Woolf published about more than 350pieces of works in total,including novels,essays,biographies,letters,poems and literary criticisms.Her most famous works in⁃clude the novels Mrs.Dalloway (1925),To the Lighthouse (1927)and Orlando (1928),and the book-length essay A Room of One's Own (1929).She was known in her time chiefly for the use of the “stream of consciousness ”method in fiction.According to the Virginia Woolf Studies in China in The Late 20Years,“as for the general study of Woolf ’s thoughts and works,the scholars in China focus on the theory of fiction,writing tech⁃niques,feminist ideology,etc.The study and the interpretation of Virginia Woolf ’s works mainly focus on her two works,Mrs.Dallo⁃way (1925),and To the Lighthouse (1927).From the number of the paper and dissertation,the former is more than the later.However,we should take into account the following problems for future stud⁃ies:to establish our own critical subjectivity,to further broaden our research view and scope,and to increase our translation and intro⁃duction of Woolf research achievements in western countries.”(Gao &Lu,2004:36)The Mark on the Wall was a short fiction by Virginia Woolf,published firstly in 1917,and was republished in 1919.It depicted the process of the mind thinking after the narrator saw a mark on the wall and was the beginning of Woolf ’s new experimental writ⁃ing.This fiction attracted the readers for its unique style and the rich mind activities during the identification of this Mark.In this way,the boring mark started an interesting travel in English litera⁃ture.2The Definition of “Moments of Being ”Virginia Woolf tried out her technical experiments with fictionand the extreme richness of the author ’s imagination may be seen in her works characterized by the “moments of being ”.The writer focuses such a moment what Virginia Woolf calls “moments of be⁃ing ”,a quite new concept of time and consciousness adopted bymodernists,and turns it into individual life.Woolf (Li,1990:338)claimed that examine for a moment an ordinary mind on an ordinary day.The mind receives a myriad of impressions—trivial,fantastic,evanescent,or engraved with the sharpness of steel.From all sides they come,an incessant shower of innumerable atoms;and as they fall,as they shape themselves in⁃to the life of Monday or Tuesday,the accent falls differently from of old;the moment of importance came not here but there.3“Moments of Being ”Represented in The Mark on the WallThe rapid passage of events and actions in the external world,and the slow opening up of single and solemn moments of concen⁃trated emotion in the inner world are both the focus of this paper.“A striking characteristic of Woolf ’s short stories is a cluster of imagines by which she reaches from the outer world to the inner.”(Lu,2010:18).Virginia Woolf lived from 1882to 1941and experienced the prosperous Victorian age the two World Wars.All of these factors brought chaos,poverty,unemployment and depression to people.Thus,many modernists started to seek new methods to describe the external world and the inner thought at that social background.Woolf was one of them.3.1“Moments of being ”,the truth of the external world“If that mark was made by a nail,it can ’t have been for a pic⁃ture,it must have been for a miniature—the miniature of a lady…A fraud of course,for the people who had this house before us would have chosen pictures in that way…This is the sort of people they were …They wanted to leave this house because they wanted to change their style of furniture,so he said,and he was in process of saying that in his opinion art should have ideas behind it when we were torn asunder,as one is torn from the old lady about to pour out tea and the young man to hit the tennis ball in the back garden of the suburban villa as one rushes past in the train ”(Woolf,1974:43).A series of things mentioned was a track of imagines of the ex⁃收稿日期：2016-06-15修回日期：2016-07-08作者简介：李莉（1991—），女，河南长葛人，山东大学（威海）翻译学院在读硕士，研究方向为英语笔译。
the mark on the wall
开题报告伍尔夫《墙上的斑点》中的意识流写作分析姓名：陈静系别：外语系班级：110302伍尔夫《墙上的斑点》中的意识流写作分析一、课题研究的目的和意义弗吉尼亚〃伍尔夫，英国著名意识流小说家，也是著名的评论家和杂文家。
在英国文学历史上，以伍尔夫为代表的意识流创作彻底颠覆了传统小说的写作手法，标志着英国文学的又一个高峰。
《墙上的斑点》是她的第一篇意识流小说，描写主人公从看到墙上有一个斑点而引发的一连串漫无边际的遐想。
后来发现，那个斑点不过是趴在墙上的一只蜗牛。
正是通过描述小说人物头脑中的这种意识流动的状况，来表现他所认为的人类真正的生活状态。
本文试从小说中人物思想意识的活动出发，对伍尔夫在《墙上的斑点》这部代表作中使用的内心独白、时间蒙太奇手法和视角转述方式这三种技巧作一浅析,目的是为了探讨她如何娴熟地使用意识流技巧来达到她表现生活的目的，以及为了探讨在成功地运用意识流技巧写作的同时注意突出自己的个性，通过这些意识的细致描写来让读者更深刻的认识到生活的真正的状态。
通过对《墙上的斑点》小说中意识流写作手法的研读逐渐意识到,本课题蕴涵着深刻的哲理和意义。
其意义在于呼吁人们追求真正的生活，追求自由，追求自己的理想和对人生的真正的思索。
二、文献综述《墙上的斑点》作为伍尔夫的第一篇意识流小说，也是伍尔夫一部特色鲜明的代表作，伍尔夫终身致力于小说写作的形式与技巧的研究，以娴熟的技巧与对人物的精神世界颇有新意的描写当之无愧的成为意识流写作大师。
崇斯伟在从《墙上的斑点》看伍尔夫的意识流短篇小说写作一文中指出伍尔夫娴熟的意识流使用技巧被刻画的淋漓尽致，她早期的创作风格和艺术特色也充分的展现了出来。
正是从《墙》开始，她对人物的内心活动进行了细致而又富有创新的描写，开始捕捉人生“重要的瞬间”。
虽然《墙》一文没有以后伍尔夫的长篇意识流小说的艺术成就大，但是它无论在艺术形式上还是创作风格上的都是对以往传统小说的重大突破。
王晗在论意识流技巧在伍尔夫《墙上的斑点》中的运用中对小说中的意识流写作手法进行了分析，并且对意识流中的内心独白手法进行了详细的解释，通过对人物思想活动的进一步剖析，让读者体会到了生活的真正的主题。
2024年07版小学六年级下册第1次英语第5单元真题
2024年07版小学六年级下册英语第5单元真题考试时间：90分钟（总分:110）A卷考试人：_________题号一二三四五总分得分一、综合题(共计100题)1、填空题：It is fun to _______ on the playground.2、听力题：A ____ has a long body and can slither across the ground.3、What is the name of the famous American national park known for its geysers and hot springs?A. YellowstoneB. YosemiteC. Grand CanyonD. Zion答案:A4、听力题：A _______ is a tool that can help to visualize electrical circuits.5、Which animal is known for its ability to change colors?A. ChameleonB. FrogC. LizardD. Snake6、选择题：What do we call a snowman made of snow?A. SculptureB. FigurineC. Winter DecorationD. Snow Figure7、填空题：The ________ (文化价值观) shape societies.8、填空题：I love going to ______ (夏令营) during the summer. It’s a chance to make new friends and try new activities.9、填空题：The garden is full of ______ (昆虫) in summer.10、听力题：The Sahara Desert is one of the hottest _______ on Earth.11、What do we call the study of the earth's landforms?A. GeographyB. GeologyC. CartographyD. Topography答案: B. Geology12、小狮子) plays with its cubs. 填空题：The ___13、填空题：The _____ (蒲公英) spreads seeds in the wind.14、填空题：My favorite sport is ________ (篮球). I practice every day with my ________ (朋友).15、填空题：A _____ (果实) can contain many seeds.16、填空题：The __________ is a large lake located in North America. (大湖区)17、填空题：My teacher is _______ and helpful.18、选择题：What do we call the measurement of how hot or cold something is?A. TemperatureB. PressureC. VolumeD. Density19、What is the name of the tallest building in the world?A. Burj KhalifaB. Taipei 101C. Empire State BuildingD. One World Trade Center答案：A20、填空题：The __________ (历史的回顾) informs contemporary issues.21、填空题：My ________ (玩具) is a magical part of my life.22、What is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?a. Kinshasab. Lubumbashic. Matadid. Kisangani答案:a23、听力题：In a circuit, electricity needs a complete _______.24、读短文，将颜色词的标号填入相应的括号中，将物品词的标号填在相应的圈中。
BookreviewoftheMarkontheWall墙上的斑点英文赏析
BookreviewoftheMarkontheWall墙上的斑点英文赏析Book Review of the Mark on the Wall by Virginia Woolf As a modernist writer, Virginia Woolf isn’t interested on describing the reality as it really is, but she wants to privilege the imagination and the liberty of creation. In her short story “The Mark on the Wall”, a simple element like a mark on the wall is responsible to the narrator’s deeply reflection about life and stimulates the imagination of the reader.Although, there are many elements in this short story that are capable of being discussed, this analysis only points out some of them. The first point that can be considered very important is the symbolism of the mark on the wall. During all the story, the narrator imagines what that mark could be, but he/she is never sure about it: “But for that mark, I’m not sure about it; I don’t believe it was made by a nail after all; it’s too big, too round, for that. I might get up, but if I got up and looked at it, ten to one I shouldn’t be able to say for certain; because once a thing’s done, no one ever know s how it happened.”This confusion about the identity of the mark on the wall can be interpreted as the confusion that people have in relation to the meaning of life. As in the short story that only in the final the narrator discovers the true identity of the mark, the human beings will probably know what life is only in its end.Other important element of this short novel is the criticism to those people that don’t develop their own ideas, although they follow somebody’s thinking: “Everybody follows somebo dy, such is the philosophy of Whitaker”. However the tougher criticism is taken to the realists that wanted to describe the reality and the human being as they are in fact.This literary pattern was very discussed by the modernists, because they defend that the reality and the man are changing all the time and it would be impossible to prove or know something in its totality. Even for a individual, it is difficult to know himself/herself deeply, for the reason that anyone has the certain about his/her attitude in front of a big problem, for example.This point of view of the modernists can be verified in some parts of this story, such as the moment that the narrator questions the reality and even himself/herself: “No, no nothing is proved, nothing is known”,“ Where was I ? What has it al l been about? A tree? A river? The Downs? Whitaker’s Almanack? The fields of a asphodel? I ca n′t remember a thing. Everything i s moving, falling, slipping, vanishing…”Finally, the last important aspect of this short story that will be discussed is the criticism to the religion, that always imposes its dogma and people have to follow it, without questioning. This manipulation of ideas is deeply criticized by modernists, because it contradicts the liberty and the power of creation. In fact not only the religion is censured by the modernism, but as it was said before, every person that doesn’t have his/her own ideas and accept opinions and discourses pre-constructed by someone else.In The Mark on the Wall, the sensitive female writer Virginia Woolf opened the curtain to a new world in novel writing——stream of consciousness, which is an literal trend in the early 20th century and regarded as the beginning of the modernist writing.Some people may take The Mark on the Wall as a boring novel which consists of the writer’s free thinking touched by a common mark on the wall. Throughout the whole story, the heroine tries to figure out what the mark is six times and herthought starts from the mark on the wall and comes back to it after a series of wild flowing. If the whole novel is just some kind of a woman’s stream of consciousness, why should we take it seriously?As far as I am concerned, the stream of consciousness novel The Mark on the Wall is significant in so many ways. In it readers could enjoy the journey of her floating minds, listen to a female voicing their long-lasting confusing and smell the fragrance of philosophy thinking.Firstly, being a stream of consciousness novel, it takes us into a journey of observing human bei ng’s inner world. Focusing on people’s stream of consciousness, Woolf reveals the flickering of that inner flame which flashes its messages through the brain. Her sensitivity and intelligence provides us a different spiritual world from her contemporaneous male writers. So I should say that one of the significances of The Mark on the Wall is that it allows us to appreciate our floating minds by her sensitive thoughts and words.Secondly, Woolf shows us some of her feminism thoughts in the novel The Mark on the Wall. “If it were not for Whitaker's Almanac--if it were not for the Table of P recedency”, “This train of thought, she perceives, is threatening mere waste of energy, even some collision with reality, for who will ever be able to lift a finger against Whitaker's Table of Precedency?”We can draw her thinking of equality between human beings from these sentences, and so is the equality between man and woman, which is her repeated theme in her literature works. In one word, this novel not only shows Woolf’s concern with human’s inner world, but also with females whose voice is always not paid attention to.Last but not the least; the whole passage gives an exhaustive view of Woolf’s philosophy thinking. “How rea dily our thoughts swarm upon a new object, lifting it a little way, as ants carry a blade of straw so feverishly, and then leave it. . .”, which I can’t agree more. And such sentences are all about the novel.To sum up, Woolf’s short novel The Mark on the Wall is of great significance, and it is a start, from which she starts to voice a female’s thinking out loud.。
- 1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性，平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
- 2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
- 3、如文档侵犯您的权益，请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间：9:00-18:30)。
Analysis of The Mark on the Wall from the Point of Theme In the earlier 20th century, there comes out a kind of types of literature in the novels, which can express the consciousness flows in human’s spiritual world and show the blurred in the heart, calle d “the stream of consciousness”. Virginia Woolf is a famous female writer of modern novel in Britain. She is also a critic and prose writer. Her novels speed up the development of modern novels, and her theory improves the status of “the stream of consciousness” go a step further. She influences the literature till today. The Mark on the Wall is the first novel of Virginia Woolf in 1919.This thesis mainly talks about the novel from the point of theme.
Disgust to the war. The background of this novel is The First World War. The aftermath of the war is critical for it makes the political crisis and economic crisis more serious in western capitalist society. She wrote, “Though it’s no good buying newspaper…Nothing ever happens. Curse this war; God damn this war! …All the same, I don’t see why we should have a snail on our wall.” From it we can see that people had no interest with the newspaper because of the long-time war. The society was full of war fares, people lose confidence and sense of direction because of the disappointing society. The war brought shadows and could not remove it.
At that time, people were greatly suppressed physically and spiritually, the freedom have been sweeter no matter it is a trace of life or in spiritual. Postwar western capitalist society has become a perilous wilderness, the harsh reality will not escape because people blindly passive recluse disappear, on the contrary, it only made people feel more boring and nothingness.
Disappointment to the society. Woolf thought about life, dissatisfaction with reality, as well as freedom and the pursuit of ideals. People were disappointed with the society which was full of warfare and meaningless. Because of the things that the original rules had not existed, the writer could only wrote with her own eyes based on the reality. So the sights go into the spiritual world during that time, to explore the depths of the human soul, is supposed to be a historical necessity.
“I might get up, but if I got up and looked at it, ten to one I shouldn’t be able to
say for certain; because mystery of life; the inaccuracy of thought! The ignorance of humanity! To show how very little control of our possessions we have what an accidental affair this living is after all our civilization…”
As is known to all, consciousness is decided by the reality. Just because the writer was disappointed to the society, she began to live in her own inner world, and she pursued the endless imagination to comfort her heart. The novel reflected the reality during that time, that is, people could do nothing to change the situation, so they are disappointed to the society. Furthermore, this kind of literary work is not only a representative of an era, but also a classic of literature during that time.。