Abstract

This paper is mainly about Hamlet and Le Comte de        Monte-Cristo. As the representative of the Western literature of revenge, Hamlet and Le Comte de Monte-Cristo have a great influence on future generations. Based on the revenge process of Hamlet and Dantes, the thesis explores the differences and similarities of two heroes’ images by analyzing their revenge methods and reasons for differences. Through above analysis, the thesis aims to probe into human recovery reflected in the works. 

Key Words: revenge literature; Hamlet; Edmond Dantes; comparison of character image; differences and similarities

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-1

2.1 Previous study-1

2.2 The different revenge background information-2

2.2.1 The social trends reflected by the two novels-2

2.2.2 The revenge process of the two heroes-3

3. The Differences through Revenge-4

3.1 The differences in revenge method-4

3.1.1 The method used by Hamlet--Pretending to be insane-4

3.1.2 The method used by Edmond Dantes--Answering blows with blows-5

3.2 Reasons for differences-6

3.2.1 Character traits-6

3.2.2 Attitude toward love-9

4.Similarities through Revenge-10

5.Conclusion-11

Works Cited-13