摘要：《献给艾米丽的玫瑰》是短篇小说家威廉·福克纳的代表作之一，隐含着对人类自身悲剧的深入思考以及对人类未来的启发，引起很多学者从不同的层次和不同的角度对该作品进行分析和研究。本文主要从造成主人公艾丽米的悲剧入手，来深刻剖析悲剧形成的原因和悲剧形象。分别从以下几个方面分析:一，封建制度的存在留给后裔的负担;二,艾米丽悲剧的成因。

关键词：人生悲剧；原因；主题意义

Contents

Acknowledgement

摘要

Abstract

1.Introduction1

2.Literature Review1

3. A Brief Introduction to William Faulkner and the Novel1

4. Emily's Image1

4.1 Self- consciousness of Emily2

4.1.1 The depression of self-awareness.2

4.1.2 The awakening of self-awareness3

4.1.3 The struggle and destruction by self-consciousness.3

4.2 Failure of Love.4

4.3 The image for bold and brave pursuit of love that breaking all rules4

4.4 The image for cruelty and twisty character5

5. Emily's Tragedy and the Causes5

5.1 Decadent feudal system5

5.2 Unfaithful lover5

5.3 Emily's own6

6. Conclusion6

References8