Abstract:This paper mainly studies alienation of human nature in the science fiction called The Left Hand of Darkness. It has gained its fame by obtaining Nebula Award and Hugo Award. And the author, Ursula Guin is a master of science fictions. Considering rarity of female writers in the science fiction circle, The Left Hand of Darkness is special and worthwhile to study for the western inner world. This thesis is divided into three chapters: the first chapter discusses the economic and political conditions and gender dividing; the second chapter makes a contrast of the differences between planet Gethen and other alienation-related works and realities; the third chapter discusses social spiritual predicament in The Left Hand of Darkness.

Key words: alienation; science fiction; spiritual world

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

Introduction-1

I. Realm of Difference in The Left Hand of Darkness-3

A. Economic Conditions-3

B. Political Characteristics-4

C. The Symbols of Dividing Genders-5

II. Realm of Difference and Parallel World-7

A. Alterations of Narrative Perspective-7

B. The Differences from Realities-8

C. The Differences from Other Writers’ Fictions in Alienation of Human Nature-9

III. Glimpse of Abyss of Spirit-12

A. Social Spiritual Predicament-12

B. The Dissident from Gethenian Individuals-13

C. Deconstructing Symbols of Alienation-14

Conclusion-16

Bibliography-18

Acknowledgements-19