解读小说《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》中动物的功能

马克·吐温的《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》一直被誉为美国文学中的瑰宝。由于具有无穷的艺术魅力及无限的探索价值,读者可以从不同的角度来欣赏它。本文对这部小说中动物的描写进行了探讨。动物在小说中不断出现,担任了多重角色,不仅推动了故事情节,传播了美国浓厚的本土文化,而且展现了小说独特的艺术风格。

Mark Twain' s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ranks among the all- time treasures of American literature. Owing to its eternal artistic charm and endless exploring value, it can be appreciated at multiple layers. This paper forms a tentative study of the portrayal of animals in the novel. By focusing on the animals, and con- stantly mentioning them throughout the book, the author uncovers the manifold roles they play. Not only do they foreshadow the plot at key junctions, shedding light upon the dis- tinct indigenous American culture of the day, but also uncover a flawless mixture of the romantic and realistic styles.