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An Analysis of Narrative Relationship of The Painted Veil

Ziyi WangThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to explore the narrative relationship in Maugham’s well-known novel, The Painted Veil. This paper explores the narrative structure of Maugham’s The Painted Veil, focusing on the heroine’s journey from dependence to autonomy amidst a love tragedy. By employing both global and micro narrative analyses, the study examines character development, plot, themes, and rhetorical techniques, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the novel’s stylistic features and narrative coherence. An analysis of the narrative relationships in The Painted Veil not only reveals the situation of lacking autonomy the heroine in family life and love due to dependence but also demonstrates the clear storyline, vivid descriptions, the grasp of the characters’ mind activities in the work and the talent of the author. Through the analysis of character setting, plot development, theme, narrative techniques and language style, this paper provides a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of The Painted Veil for readers.

Keywords: The Painted Veil; feminism; autonomy; global analysis; micro analysis
Published: November 8, 2024
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/42/20242459
Volume: CHR Vol.42
pp. 231-239
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