"Daydreaming"and Textual Play——An Analysis of Ian McEwan's Transtextuality in Atonement
Ian McEwan's Atonement contains abundant transtextuality,primarily including intertextuality,paratextuality and hypertextuality.In the light of Gérard Genette's theory of transtextuality and Sigmund Freud's view in Creative Writers and Daydreaming,this essay aims to explore the literary and cultural intentions of Ian McEwan's transtextual composition.Through the analysis,it finds that McEwan intricately and artistically takes a detour to pursue his unsatisfied wishes:expressing his criticism of wars,the irony of social snobbery,and the pursuit of goodness.The exploration can not only inspire us to rethink human war crimes,values and social and historical responsibilities,but also enlighten us that artistic creation is capable of creating meaning and resisting the"nothingness"in life.
Ian McEwanAtonementtranstextualityCreative Writers and Daydreaming
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