Yuxuan Jin
Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, Fujian, China.
*Corresponding author: Yuxuan Jin
Abstract
As a classic British literary work imbued with intense female emotional undertones, the translation study of Wuthering Heights has long been a significant topic in translation studies. This thesis employs text analysis and other methods to examine the translations of Wuthering Heights by Yang Yi and Fang Ping. The research finds that in dealing with vulgar language and rhetorical devices, female translators tend to emphasize the independence and emotional depth of female characters. They more frequently utilize feminist translation theory, thereby rendering the portrayal of female characters fuller and more vivid. However, this does not imply that male translators completely disregard these theories. Fang Ping, for example, integrates the theory of creative treason in his translation, showcasing both the translator's subjectivity and loyalty to the original work through nuanced handling of certain details. This study aims to analyze the shortcomings of feminist translation theory in practice and propose solutions that retain its merits by incorporating the method of creative treason.
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How to cite this paper
Feminist Translation Theory and Creative Treason: A Case Study of Translations of Wuthering Heights
How to cite this paper: Yuxuan Jin. (2025) Feminist Translation Theory and Creative Treason: A Case Study of Translations of Wuthering Heights. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 9(3), 615-620.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.03.031