Abstract: This paper aims to analyze William Somerset Maugham’s view on women revealed in the novel—The Moon and Sixpence which mainly depicts three female images. The first is Mrs. Strickland who is a wiseacre and addicted in a mawkish figment of imagination. She is a typical image of self-deceit and self-approbation. The second is Blanche who has an affair with Mr. Strickland and is debauched and tragic. The third is Ata, a typical image of ignorance and strong dependence, who didn’t change her ignorant life-style after marrying Mr. Strickland. By analyzing the three female images, this paper will give an objective understanding of Maugham’s view on female. 

Key words: Maugham; The Moon and Sixpence; anti-female view

CONTENTS

摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction1

1.1 Introduction to Maugham

1.2 Introduction to the Novel  

2. Three Female Characters2

2.1 Mrs. Strickland 

    2.1.1 Wiseacre

  2.1.2 Self-deceit

2.2Blanche

  2.2.1 Debauchery 

  2.2.2 Tragedy

2.3Ata

  2.3.1 Ignorance

  2.3.2 Dependence

3. The Maugham’s View on Women7

4. Conclusion8

Bibliography.9

Acknowledgements10