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From "sisyphus" To "the Sisyphus Myth"

Posted on:2013-05-08Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:X E CaoFull Text:PDF
GTID:2245330374471979Subject:Literature and art
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There are numerous links between Myth and literature. Myth provides prototype motif to literature and art. Which develop Myth in historical context. At the same time, Myth provides many subjects for writer. Albert Camus draws profit from the ancient Greek myth and explains Sisyphus, Which is a collection of many characters.It is important that Sisyphus reflects choice of human being about exist and shows real.The article is divided into five chapters.The first chapter describes that Albert Camus inherits Sisyphus and Sisyphus. Firstly, I state meaning of Sisyphus and Show that he is Being punished an Ordinary people. Secondly, I discuss Albert Camus creates Myth of Sisyphus.The second chapter describes that Albert Camus innovates Sisyphus, Sisyphus is a tragic hero and absurd people.The third Chapter aims to statement that Sisyphus is a symbolic image. His action reflects true state of people and Spiritual Features.The fourth chapter is intended to explore the reasons that Camus gives the new interpretation of Sisyphus. the reasons are Ancient Greek spirit’ influence,and the impact of the time life and his growth course.The final chapter discusses Albert Camus’ thought enlightens Modern. He chooses Sisyphus to mirror his Value orientation.people like Sisyphus fights to the fate of absurdity and show the joy of life.
Keywords/Search Tags:The ancient Greek myth, Sisyphus, a collection of the many characters, defiance
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