出版社：The Global Institute for Japanese Studies, Korea University
摘要：This paper focuses on the four drafts of Henrik Ibsen’s play Pillars of Society as a manifestation of his brain text and his ethical choices,two key terms in Ethical Literary Criticism. By discussing the revisions in each draft,the paper investigates Ibsen’s ethical choices through the process of “decoding” his brain text via the written text. The dynamic interconnection between ethical choice and brain text is also embodied in his characters’ development,for example in Karsten Bernick’s inner conflict between his rational and irrational will. The purpose of this paper is to identify Ibsen’s ethical concerns evidenced in each revision,including therelationship between the individual and society,the concept of the ethical public, and the status of women in their relationship with men. The paper posits that in discussing these issues,Ibsen emphasizes the importance of the individual pursuit of freedom,reveals the ugly side of society and affirms the role of women,which is congruous with the moral teaching of the play.
关键词：Henrik Ibsen;Pillars of Society;Brain Text;Ethical Choices
