Abstract

Fitzgerald is one of the most important American novelists of the twentieth century. In the novel, the female theme is in the spotlight. With awakening of feminine consciousness, female characters show their remarkable power in   achieving independence and getting rid of the patriarchal control.

This paper is divided into two parts: feminine consciousness of self-strengthening and self-reliance and feminine consciousness against the patriarchy. The first part explores the feminine consciousness of self-strengthening and self-reliance. Those female characters pursue their economic and emotional independence through their unconventional behaviors. They get more self-consciousness to show their strong self-strengthening and self-reliance. The second part studies their feminine consciousness against the patriarchy. They not only refuse to accept the traditional definition on women, but also question and overturn the patriarchy. In conclusion, through the presentation of their female consciousness awakening, Fitzgerald reveals that the women desire to pursue freedom and dignity, and long to get rid of the patriarchal control. 

Keywords: Tender Is the Night; Fitzgerald; feminine consciousness; self-reliance; patriarchy

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-2

3. Feminine Consciousness of Self-strengthening and Self-reliance-3

3.1 Economic independence-3

3.2 Emotional independence-5

4. Feminine Consciousness Against the Patriarchy-8

4.1 Refusal to accept the traditional definition on women-8

4.2 Question and overturn against the patriarchy-9

5. Conclusion-11

Works Cited-12