1 Introduction

The portrayal of Jewish issues in "Remembrance of Things Past" is complex and captivating, and Proust's handling of Jewish elements is both explicit and implicit, sparking extensive research by critics. Since the 1920s, Jewish critics have explored Proust's Jewish identity and his Jewish perspectives in his works. Zionist editors such as George Kataivi defended Proust's Jewish sentiment, while critics such as Maurice Libel and Pierre Bernbaum questioned Proust's Jewish identity and emotional expression towards the Jewish nation. Proust clarified his creative intention in his communication with Jewish critic Andrei Speer, emphasizing the importance of exploring objective reality in a selfless manner. Academic research at home and abroad has mostly focused on Proust's anti Semitic and pro Semitic positions. This article will use the method of mutual interpretation between literature and history, combined with historical materials such as the text "Remembrance" and Proust's letter collection, to explore Proust's Jewish writing style and the Jewish complex it embodies.

The dilemma of Proust's Jewish identity

Explored the issue of Proust's Jewish identity and its connection with the portrayal of Jewish issues in his work "Remembrance of Things Past". Proust's Jewish identity is complex and contradictory, as he denies his Jewish identity while unable to completely sever his blood ties with the Jewish people. Proust's maternal grandparents and mother had a profound influence on his growth and literary creation, and their Jewish background and cultural traditions are reflected in his works. Faced with the prevalent anti Semitism in French society at that time, Proust often remained silent in public to avoid direct conflict, but showed sympathy and admiration for Jews in private. Proust's social character and struggle with Jewish identity led him to develop a transcendent rational and tolerant attitude in racial conflicts, hiding his emotions towards the Jewish nation deep in his heart. This racial conflict had a significant impact on the shaping of Proust's character and his writing on Jewish issues in his works.

3 Explicit Writing: The True Situation of Jews

Explored Proust's explicit writing strategy regarding the real situation of Jews in "Remembrance of Things Past". Proust portrayed the true face of anti Semitic society at the turn of the century from three dimensions through anti Semitic elements: revealing the exclusion of Jews by various social classes, especially the ruthless criticism of the upper class; The way the narrator views Jews corresponds to the societal perception of non Jews at the time, with Jews portrayed as comical and ugly; The Jewish characters in the novel are also anti Semitic, exhibiting hatred and self exclusion towards their own ethnic group. This explicit writing was Proust's last resort in the face of widespread anti Semitic prejudice in society, and it was also his deliberate strategy from the Jewish standpoint. Proust believed that writers should faithfully restore historical scenes and showcase the contradictory identity of Jews, rather than viewing them with sympathetic eyes. He hopes to become a writer and faithful recorder of social history, showcasing the dual psychology of Jewish unity and self exclusion.

4 Implicit Writing: The Awakening and Return of Jewish Identity

Explored Proust's implicit writing techniques on Jewish issues in "Remembrance of Things Past". Proust conveyed complex emotions towards the Jewish nation through explicit and implicit writing, with the implicit level containing deeper Jewish concepts. Against the backdrop of anti Semitism in France, Proust subtly expressed his emotions towards the Jewish nation through letters and fictional works. The Jewish characters Swann and Brock he portrayed implied their identity and spiritual return through implicit descriptions of their appearance and names. Swann's image has transformed from a charming scholar to a "Hebrew elder" and a "prophet," symbolizing the awakening of Jewish consciousness and the spiritual return home. Brock's name change and memories of Jewish neighborhoods reveal his secretive dependence on Jewish identity. Through these implicit writings, Proust questioned assimilationism and revealed that the spiritual home of the Jewish people always existed, and that national identity was an inescapable cycle. In addition, Proust's brother Robert's excerpt from "Miss de Fushville" published in the Journal of Jewish Renaissance reflects Proust's profound contemplation on Jewish identity. Proust's works were widely used by Zionists in the 1920s as evidence against assimilation. Proust's contemplation on the continuity of the Jewish nation is also reflected in his emphasis on individual life and the inheritance of national culture.

5 Conclusion

It is pointed out that in "Remembrance of Things Past," Proust explores Jewish issues through explicit and implicit writing techniques. Explicit writing caters to social biases, while implicit writing expresses genuine emotions and reflections on the fate of Jews. Proust cleverly subtly portrays Jewish characters in his works, conveying his attitude towards Jewish issues and potentially awakening the national consciousness of Jewish readers.