疾病祛魅与主体重构：《鸽翼》的心理空间叙事

Demystification of Illness and Reconstruction of the Subject: The Narrative of Psychological Space in The Wings of the Dove

摘要: 本文以亨利・詹姆斯《鸽翼》为研究对象，立足福柯尼耶心理空间理论，聚焦米莉疾病体验中的主体成长，回应学界侧重叙事技巧、道德主题，却弱化疾病心理驱动价值与心理空间理论应用的局限。研究以“心理空间叙事”为框架，解构威尼斯艺术空间、凯特功利空间、莫顿道德空间，揭示三者“分离–渗透–重构”的映射整合机制。空间互动中，米莉疾病认知从“被凝视客体符号”转为“主体建构驱动力”，心理空间从割裂被动走向整合自主，实现疾病祛魅与主体重构。研究印证该理论对文学文本的解释力，为《鸽翼》解读提供新视角，彰显詹姆斯对生命价值的珍视与对健全人性的期盼。

Abstract: This paper takes Henry James’ The Wings of the Dove as the object of study. Grounded in Fauconnier’s mental space theory, it focuses on the growth of the subject in Milly’s experience of illness. This study aims to address the limitations in the academic field, where there has been an overemphasis on narrative techniques and moral themes, while neglecting the value of the psychological impetus of illness and the application of mental space theory. Employing the framework of “mental space narrative,” this research deconstructs the artistic space in Venice, Kate’s utilitarian space, and Merton’s moral space. It reveals the mapping and integration mechanism of “separation-penetration-reconstruction” among these three spaces. During the interaction of these spaces, Milly’s perception of illness evolves from being a “gazed-upon object symbol” to a “driving force for subject construction.” Her mental space transitions from fragmentation and passivity to integration and autonomy, thus achieving the demystification of illness and the reconstruction of the subject. This study validates the explanatory power of this theory for literary texts, offers a new perspective for the interpretation of The Wings of the Dove, and showcases James’ esteem for the value of life and his anticipation of a sound humanity.