摘要：《了不起的盖茨比》是享有“爵士时代”代言人之誉的作家弗·司各特·菲茨杰拉德的代表作。该小说成为了美国“喧嚣的20年代”浮华外表下纵欲放荡、纸醉金迷、迷茫无措、道德败坏的缩影。

本论文结合空间叙事理论，分析《了不起的盖茨比》中的心理空间和地志空间，前者包括叙述者和读者的心理空间，后者探究地志空间推进叙事进程和揭示人物性格的作用。这一分析旨在帮助读者理解菲茨杰拉德的叙事技巧，重新认识《了不起的盖茨比》这部小说；同时也为空间叙事理论在小说文本解读范畴的应用提供一个范例，供后来研究者参考。

关键词：空间叙事；《了不起的盖茨比》；地志空间；心理空间

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT

摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

Chapter Two An Overview of Researches on Spatial Narrative Theory-3

2.1 The definition of “space”-3

2.2 The history and development of spatial narrative theory-3

Chapter Three Mental Spaces in The Great Gatsby-5

3.1 Nick Carraway’s mental space-5

3.1.1 Multi-layered sensory perceptions of Nick’s “real world”-5

3.1.2 Multi-faceted emotional apprehension of Nick’s “real world”-6

3.2 Readers’ mental space-7

3.2.1 Circular narrative structure-7

3.2.2 Juxtaposition of spaces-8

Chapter Four Topographic Spaces in The Great Gatsby-10

4.1 Macro geographical space—propelling the pace of narration-10

4.1.1 Long Island Sound—suspenseful-11

4.1.2 New York—Disenchanted-11

4.2 Micro living space—manifesting characters’ personalities-12

4.2.1 Gatsby’s palatial mansion-13

4.2.2 The Buchanans’ red-and-white mansion-13

4.2.3 George B Wilson’s car-repair shop-14

4.2.4 Myrtle Wilson and Tom’s New York apartment-15

Chapter Five Conclusion-17

REFERENCES-18

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS-19