封面
声明
英文摘要
中文摘要
目录
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 An Introduction to Saul Bellow and Seize the Day
1.2 An Overview of the Previous Studies
1.3 Purpose and Significance of the Study
Chapter 2 The Aristocratic Values in Judaism
2.1 Optimism About Jewish Humanism: the Core of Jewish Aristocratic Values
2.2 Jews as God’s Chosen People, the Messiah of the Nations
2.3 Moderation:Judaism’s Tempered Religiosity and Moral Sobriety
2.4 Jewish Consciousness of“Suffering”
2.5 Judaism’s Spiritual Goals:Self-discipline and Self-realization
Chapter 3 Tommy’s Seeking for Jewish Aristocratic Values
3.1 Quest for Aristocratic life Style while Finding Meaning in Life
3.2 Quest for Moral Aristocratic Values but failure at Life
3.3 Quest for Jewish Aristocratic Self at the Nadir of his Existence
Chapter 4 Tommy’s Optimism about Humanity
4.1 Jewish Optimism about America before World War II
4.2 Seeking for Inspiration from Europe after World War II
4.3 Internalization of Jewish Aristocratic Values Against Americanism
4.4 Tommy’s Experience of a Life-affirming Spiritual Awakening
Chapter 5 Conclusion
Works Cited
参考文献
致谢