关键词: 托尼•莫里森;; 《家》; 反现代性; 美国文学; 黑人文学

Abstract:

Anti-modernity narration is a kind of thinking and strategy presentation to deal with the problem of modernity. Contemporary African-American writer Tony Morrison juxtaposes the problems of racial discrimination and modernity faced by black people in his recent novel Home, and provides some solutions to the dual dilemmas. The article tries to present the novel’s anti-modern narration from three aspects: time, mode of production, and cultural tradition. That is, with the protagonist’s spatial displacement from north to south, the novel highlights the latter’s rejection of efficiency and the essence of time. Rural residents in south consciously reject the invasion of industrialization and reduce the dependence on commodities. Local people show strong recognition and respect for black cultural traditions and practice this philosophy in their daily life. The anti-modernity narration shows the writer’s cultural position and is of great significance for activating the vitality of traditional culture and inspiring the issues of contemporary society.

Keywords: Toni Morrison; Home; anti-modernity; American literature; African-American literature