Abstract

In The Sense of an ending , the author uses the fixed focus to show the theme and character. The book demonstrates the inherent flaws of time, history and memory. The author shows the life of a common man by describing the life of Tony. The study helps to give a reflection of vanity of time and memory. Time, history and memory will eventually go to vanity.

  Key words: Julian Barnes, The Sense of an Ending, narrative, vanity

CONTENTS

中文摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction.1 

2. Internalization in The Sense of an Ending. ..2

3. Time and memory in The Sense of an Ending4

4. Conclusion .9

Works Cited...11

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 12