Abstract: This thesis is based on Northrop Frye’s archetype theory of criticism and attempted to analyze Faulkner’s novel-The Sound and the Fury with a focus on mythological and archetypal patterns. It is demonstrated that this novel is not only ironical but also meaningful which reveals Faulkner’s deep and objective exploration into human and society. On one hand, we can see Faulkner sets a standard and reference frame for human and moral judgment in his novel; on the other hand, this novel embodies his creativity in the application of the mode of archetype.
Key Words: Mythology and archetype;Faulkner;The Sound and the Fury
CONTENTS
Introduction 1
1. Myth-Archetype Criticism Theory………………………………...…1
2. Introduction of the novel and the influence of William Faulkner….3
2.1. Introduction of The Sound and the Fury…………………………… …………..3
2.2. The influence of William Faulkner 4
3. The Mythological Archetype in the Sound and the Fury…………...5
3.1. The Passion of the Christ archetype…………………………………………….5
3.2. Eve archetype……………………………………………………………………7
3.3. Christian archetype…………………………………………………………….10
4. Conclusion……………………………………………………………13
Bibliography…………………………………………………………….16