Abstract: A Woman on A Roof is written by a famous woman writer Doris Lessing, who tells a story between a woman on a roof and three men on another roof. Generally speaking, the story is about class conflict and gender conflict. However, I will focus on Tom’s sublimation from boyhood to manhood in the following two aspects: libidinal changes and self-recognition of working environment and id. As for the libidinal changes, some images will be interpreted from the perspective of psychoanalysis. All these images implicate Tom’s motivations and changes. As to another part, Tom’s recognitions in work, dreams and self are explained respectively. The whole thesis will give us a more vivid picture on Tom’s image, especially on Tom’s sublimation. It will help us gain a much deeper understanding on boy’s sublimation process. |
