The"Wandering Father"and Historical Continuity in Romola and Daniel Deronda
The works of George Eliot depict various aspects of society from a historical perspective.Eliot's view of history,therefore,is a crucial topic,yet it remains controversial among critics.A progressive belief coexists with conservative ideas,creating tension in Eliot's works.In fact,these seemingly contradictory tendencies are vitally connected by Eliot's concern with the nature of true social development.Through the key image of the"wandering father"in Romola and Daniel Deronda,the significance of tradition and historical continuity in Eliot's understanding of development is revealed.Moreover,it becomes clear that Eliot conceives true social development as a form of dialectic"recurrence"achieved through the sublation of tradition.Eliot presents the tragic efforts of pioneers to inspire her readers to initiate a historical"recurrence"of reformist endeavors.
George EliotRomolaDaniel Derondahistorical continuity
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