The Patricide Theme Of The Brothers Karamazov

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) is one of the greatest realism literature criticism novelists in the 19th century. Based on the profound philosophy and humanity, he was respected as one of the earliest deified of the modernism. The Brothers Karamazov has long been considered as the art summary of Dostoevsky's whole life.This thesis attempts to analysis The Brothers Karamazov, explores the theme of patricide, summarizes its ethical connotation. Focused on the overpowering tragedy conflict and the hard chosen of the Karamazov brothers, reveals the artistic interpretation of the theme patricide.This thesis contains four chapters beside the Introduction and Conclusion. The preface introduces the life and works of Dostoevsky. Undertaking a systematic research on the current materials at home and abroad, this thesis has provided a new perspective for the studies of this field. Based on the analysis of the patricide performance, affirm the research value of the patricide theme. Also, for this research contents, research methods and innovation significance to illustrate.The first chapter is divided into two sections. Based on the analysis of the Karamazov brothers'different performance, points out that the constitution of the patricide desire and the patricide action in this novel. The patricide theme of Dostoevsky's works is the comprehensive and profound reflection of the 19th Russian social.The second chapter also consists of two sections, discusses the ethical significance of the patricide theme. This part analyses the ethic of Russian family and society, explores the influence and impact of patricide. By exploring the connection between the patricide behavior and the religious thoughts of the Karamazov brothers, calls for the responsibilities of parents and reveals the theology significance of patricide.The third chapter is divided into two sections, reveal the tragic meaning of the patricide. Emphasize on the irreconcilable conflicts between father and sons in this family, and the tragic dilemmas of the characters, concludes the strong tragic shock of the novel, point out the genius profundity of Dostoevsky in reflect the soul complexity, contradiction of human. The fourth chapter is divided into two sections. This part discusses the reason why the author created the patricide theme. The special cultural background of Russia and Dostoevsky's unique artistic pursuit formed the foundation of the patricide theme. After the 1860s reform, the thinks of Russian changed, the traditional social order and morality fade out because of the western liberalism. An unprecedented spiritual crisis hangs over the Russia society. As a observer of society, Dostoevsky not only insight into various kinds of social contradictions, but also dig out the deep spiritual crisis of people just like a genius, thus conceived the subtlety story of patricide.