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Slide 1: Title Slide

1. Title Slide

1. Title Slide

####1.1 Title

• Burning as the Symbol of Desire: An Intertextual Analysis of the Metaphors in the Works of William Faulkner, Haruki Murakami, and Lee Chang-dong

1.2 Subtitle

• Thesis Defense Presentation

1.3 Name

• 陈竞文

1.4 Date

• 2024年5月23日

Slide 2: Outline

2. Outline

2. Outline

####2.1 Background and Significance

2.2 Research Status at Home and Abroad

2.3 Research Methods and Content

2.4 Innovation

2.5 Conclusion

Slide 3: Background and Significance

3. Background and Significance

3. Background and Significance

####3.1 Objective

• Explore the metaphorical and intertextual connections between Faulkner's "Barn Burning," Murakami's "Barn Burning," and Lee Chang-dong's "Burning."

3.2 Significance

• Understanding these connections provides deeper insights into universal human experiences of desire and conflict.
• Highlight the power of burning as a symbol in different cultural and temporal contexts.

Slide 4: Research Status at Home

4. Research Status at Home

4. Research Status at Home

####4.1 Current State

• Limited research comparing these three works together.

4.2 Data

• Only four related papers found in CNKI.

4.3 Implication

• Indicates a significant research gap in domestic academic discussions on this topic.

Slide 5: Research Status Abroad

5. Research Status Abroad

5. Research Status Abroad

####5.1 Global Perspective

• Scarce research on this intertextual connection internationally.

5.2 Data

• Only one paper theming on their intertextuality found on Google Scholar.

5.3 Implication

• Reflects a worldwide gap in the comparative study of these works, highlighting the need for my research.

Slide 6: Research Methods and Content

6. Research Methods and Content

6. Research Methods and Content

####6.1 Framework

• Comparative literary analysis.

6.2 Approach

• Detailed textual and visual analyses of:
  • Faulkner's short story
  • Murakami's novella
  • Lee's film

6.3 Focus

• Thematic use of metaphors of burning and desire.
• Examining how these themes are expressed across different media and cultural contexts.

Slide 7: Faulkner’s "Barn Burning"

7. Faulkner’s "Barn Burning"

7. Faulkner’s "Barn Burning"

####7.1 Symbolism

• Burning as a form of rebellion and socio-economic struggle.

7.2 Themes

• Social and psychological conflict.
• The tension between individual desire and societal constraints.

7.3 Example

• Abner Snopes' barn burning as a protest against social injustice.

Slide 8: Murakami’s "Barn Burning"

8. Murakami’s "Barn Burning"

8. Murakami’s "Barn Burning"

####8.1 Exploration

• Psychological exploration of desire and identity.

8.2 Symbolism

• Burning representing existential angst and the ephemeral nature of desire.

8.3 Themes

• Alienation and the quest for meaning in a consumerist society.

8.4 Example

• The mysterious young man's hobby of burning barns as a metaphor for unfulfilled desires.

Slide 9: Lee Chang-dong’s "Burning"

9. Lee Chang-dong’s "Burning"

9. Lee Chang-dong’s "Burning"

####9.1 Adaptation

• Film exploring socio-economic disparity and youth disillusionment.

9.2 Symbolism

• Burning reflecting internal conflicts and socio-economic divides.

9.3 Themes

• Desire for connection and meaning in a rapidly changing society.

9.4 Example

• Burning greenhouses symbolizing the characters' struggles against societal pressures.

Slide 10: Innovation

10. Innovation

10. Innovation

####10.1 Perspective

• Intertextual approach bridging literature and film, and Western and Eastern cultures.

10.2 Themes

• Highlighting universal themes of desire and conflict.

10.3 Interplay

• Dynamic interaction between narrative forms.

10.4 Contribution

• Provides a novel understanding of how different cultural narratives influence and enrich each other.

Slide 11: Conclusion

11. Conclusion

11. Conclusion

####11.1 Metaphor

• Burning as a symbol for exploring desire, social conflict, and identity.

11.2 Understanding

• Literature and film reflecting complex human emotions and societal issues.

11.3 Impact

• Offers new avenues for understanding the intricate connections between narrative, culture, and metaphor.

Slide 12: Questions and Discussion

12. Questions and Discussion

12. Questions and Discussion

####12.1 Engagement

• Thank the audience for their attention.

12.2 Invitation

• Invite questions and start the discussion.

12.3 Points to Consider

• Encourage questions about the comparative approach, thematic connections, and cultural implications.

Slide 13: Thank You

13. Thank You

13. Thank You

####13.1 Message

• Thank you for your attention.

13.2 Contact Information

• Email: chenjingwen@example.com (Optional) """