On the Construction of the Subjective Consciousness of the Protagonists in Maugham’s Novels

Taking the Moon and Sixpence and the Razor’s Edge for Example

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10.2991/assehr.k.220704.098How to use a DOI?

Keywords

construction of subjective consciousness; The Moon and Sixpence; The Razor’s Edge; W. S. Maugham

Abstract

Literature is actually the study of man, and man’s self-awareness has always played an important role in literary creation. Therefore, literary works often involves the construction of subjective consciousness, and the distinguished writer Maugham is no exception, whose classic trilogy all focuses on the self-pursuit and spiritual quest. Looking back, most of previous researches concentrate on the character or ideological theme of Maugham’s novels. They have laid down a good foundation, but there is some insufficiency leaving space for further exploration. Although the free spirit of protagonist has been touched somehow, it has yet to be risen to the subjectivity problem of human and the construction of subjective consciousness. Under this background, this paper aims to explore the process and reasons of awakening and construction of the subject consciousness from the protagonists’ growth experience in The Moon and Sixpence and The Razor’s Edge, hoping to provide some reference for a better understanding of Maugham’s humanistic concern and the construction of self-identity in real life.

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AU  - Caiying Yu
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DA  - 2022/07/11
TI  - On the Construction of the Subjective Consciousness of the Protagonists in Maugham’s Novels
BT  - Proceedings of the 2022 3rd International Conference on Mental Health, Education and Human Development (MHEHD 2022)
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SN  - 2352-5398
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