| Eileen’s novels have always been highly praised,and her essays also hold artistic value.This paper aims to conduct an in-depth study of Eileen’s essay style,analyzing its literary features,value,and significance through the use of contrasting elements.The paper will also summarize the common characteristics expressed in Eileen’s essays.The first chapter focuses on Themes and Stylistic Pursuits in Eileen’s Prose,which can be grouped into four categories,including the observation of the prosperity of mundane life,the exploration of female roles,reflections on the times,and the appreciation of unusual art.Through an in-depth analysis of these themes,it becomes evident that Eileen’s essays exhibit diverse characteristics,which enable her to showcase her talent through the use of contrasting elements.The second chapter focuses on the internal contrasting features of Eileen’s essays,including her language,which combines both seriousness and humor.Eileen’s essays have a desolate atmosphere,which is closely related to her use of language.Her writing is concise and straightforward,yet it also showcases a sense of seriousness through its restrained expression,which is inherited from classical Chinese Vernacular.Moreover,Eileen is not afraid to create her own language,which exhibits a characteristic of expressing her inner thoughts independently.However,in many places,Eileen’s expression is also full of humor,which forms a contrasting element against the dark tone of her writing,resulting in a reflection of her language style that combines both seriousness and humor.The third chapter delves into the emotional implications of Eileen’s essays and their contrasting elements,namely love and death impulses.Using Freud’s theories,the paper identifies the contrast between the author’s affection for humanity and the overpowering sense of mortality due to historic and personal factors.The emotional contrast in her essays includes self-praise and self-deprecation,intense feeling and indifference,and pessimism and optimism.The emotional implications of her essays comprise an exploration of complex human emotions,as well as a reflection on the reality of society.The fourth chapter discusses the external contrasting elements of Eileen’s essays,which include her independence and rebellion.Furthermore,it can be classified into three groups:contrasting with mainstream literature,contrasting with the author’s life,and contrasting with novel creation.Through analyzing these external elements,we can understand the profound insights of Eileen’s essays,as well as her unique style,delicate language,and classic works. |