An Analysis of the Heroism of Captain Ahab in Moby Dick

美国小说家、散文家和诗人赫尔曼·梅尔维尔的名作《白鲸记》中几近癫狂的亚哈船长一直以来就是一个备受争议的人物。本论文试图从亚哈船长与自然界邪恶力量的较量以及与基督教上帝绝对权威的较量两个方面深入分析亚哈船长性格中的的英雄主义色彩。     

《白鲸》主题意义的三种解读

由于对亚哈和白鲸的象征意义存有不同的理解,所以对《白鲸》主题的解读便具有开放性。从社会现实性、宗教寓意以及精神分析这三个角度可以看出《白鲸》的主题意义具有多元性。     

Three types of salesmen to understand and motivate

This article analyzes factors that influence motivation of sales representatives. Findings of two research studies identify motivational characteristics of salesmen in sales agencies. The authors classify salesmen as High Actualizer, High Security, and High Love-Belonging types, based on their research findings. The research points out conditions which enhance sales performance and contribute to a highly motivated sales force. Specific guidelines are suggested to improve motivation of salesmen.     

暗示：《白鲸》的创作手法

在《白鲸》中,麦尔维尔运用互文性暗示与烘托性暗示等方式,通过一系列暗示,逐层渲染与烘托其宗教主题。