The Snows of Kilimanjaro,written by Ernest Hemingway,embodies his writing style typically.The paper focuses on elaborating it from narrative person so that we can grasp and master the theme—beginning is the end,the e...The Snows of Kilimanjaro,written by Ernest Hemingway,embodies his writing style typically.The paper focuses on elaborating it from narrative person so that we can grasp and master the theme—beginning is the end,the end is the beginning.展开更多
It is a fact of history that the African continent had experienced enslavement and colonialism which,unfortunately,led to the uprootedness of the being of the African.Consequently,one of the great tasks which faced th...It is a fact of history that the African continent had experienced enslavement and colonialism which,unfortunately,led to the uprootedness of the being of the African.Consequently,one of the great tasks which faced the post-independent African was to come to terms with his selfhood,to construct the truth of his world.This largely helped in forming both the personal identity and the narrative identity of the African personality.This paper critically inquires into how this narrative identity that issued forth from the quest for the establishment of his being or selfhood(or individuality)helps in defining the collective identity of the African as a social being or self.One crucial question before this paper is whether the self loses his selfhood as an African in the collectivity or communalism of the African culture(way of life)together with his freedom and autonomy(of the individual),which are the essential and transcendental qualities of man.Through critical analytic and hermeneutic methods,this paper found out that the African metaphysics of reality or worldview almost sacrifices the freedom and autonomy of the self(as an individual)at the altar of the community,which constitutes its greatest pitfall.Thus,it is a considered conclusion of this paper that the concept of African personality(person or identity)as a social-self appears to ignore certain values that are clearly cherished by individuals practically in all cultures.展开更多
Recognizing the importance of personal narratives in general and in the field of teacher training in particular this paper first presents a review of research in the field, offers several definitions and theories of a...Recognizing the importance of personal narratives in general and in the field of teacher training in particular this paper first presents a review of research in the field, offers several definitions and theories of analysis, and then provides readers with the personal narratives and the analyses of three fourth-year students in the Department of English at a College for Teacher Training. The goal is to find out, learn, and make use of the voices, attitudes, experiences, visions, successes, failures, hopes, and frustrations of students engaged in teacher education. The conclusion asserts the necessity of adopting a model of training which is based on students＇ personal narratives--one which encourages and strengthens partnership between students cooperating teachers, and academics展开更多
Point of view",which is a literary term,has been a long-discussed theme in narratology.There already exist a large number of discussions of the personal pronoun in narratology.The first-person and third-person na...Point of view",which is a literary term,has been a long-discussed theme in narratology.There already exist a large number of discussions of the personal pronoun in narratology.The first-person and third-person narration are attached more importance by narratologists while the second-person narration remains under-explored.Using the framework which lies on Schofield’s theory of second-person narrative,this article aims to explore the second person narration and its effects by analyzing the preceding chapters of Soul Mountain written by Gao Xingjian where apostrophe of"you"occurs throughout the book.The second-person narration,viewed as a special narrative mode,has expressive and infectious power.In Soul Mountain,the inner world of different characters is revealed through the second-person narration.With the development of the plot,the specific referent of the second person becomes increasingly intriguing and clear,which uncovers"you"are the self-address of the author."You","I"and"he"are alter egos of the same persona.展开更多
F. Scott Fitzgerald is called ＂the angel of the Jazz Age＂. His masterpiece The Great Gatsby is regarded as a classic in American literature. The success of this novel is largely due to the effective application of d...F. Scott Fitzgerald is called ＂the angel of the Jazz Age＂. His masterpiece The Great Gatsby is regarded as a classic in American literature. The success of this novel is largely due to the effective application of double vision perspective. Through analyzing the application of double vision in The Great Gatsby, the thesis tries to claim that although Fitzgerald holds double attitudes towards things in the novel, double vision perspective hasn＇t blurred the themes but helped to clarify the themes. Because between each pair of polar opposites, one side of the opposites always triumphs over the other, which let the readers eventually see clearly the author＇s artistic intension. It is the application of double vision that enriches, clarifies the themes of the novel, which makes the romantic love story, delivers deeper meanings.展开更多
Teachers play an important role in the successful implementation of the current curriculum innovation and their personal practi cal knowledge is a decisive factor in their teaching and that teachers' knowledge aff...Teachers play an important role in the successful implementation of the current curriculum innovation and their personal practi cal knowledge is a decisive factor in their teaching and that teachers' knowledge affects every aspect of the teaching act.This paper tries to explore teachers' personal practical knowledge of a college English teacher and her reading class.It shows how to present her teaching contents,design teaching methods and activities in order to accomplish her teaching tasks and teaching goals.The study combines narrative analysis of the reading design with a process inquiry about teaching and learning.Hopefully,the findings would shed some light on teach ers' professional development.展开更多
The paper illustrates the postmodern narrative techniques in Jeanette Winterson's Lighthousekeeping mainly from the non-linear structure,meta-narrative strategy and unreliable narration.Non-linear narrative mode i...The paper illustrates the postmodern narrative techniques in Jeanette Winterson's Lighthousekeeping mainly from the non-linear structure,meta-narrative strategy and unreliable narration.Non-linear narrative mode is a use of the disorder of the plot and time,which can achieve certain effects conceived by the author;the meta-narrative oversets the traditional novel models and norms,challenges the reliability and authenticity of the story,and demonstrates the illusory nature of the novel;unreliable narration,which performs a function of irony,can provoke thoughts on the content or the themes of the novel.展开更多
Through the paralleling structure of these stories in Nocturnes,Ishiguro makes visible the similar fates both Lindy and Steve have encountered,which indicates their attempts to achieve the fortune and success through ...Through the paralleling structure of these stories in Nocturnes,Ishiguro makes visible the similar fates both Lindy and Steve have encountered,which indicates their attempts to achieve the fortune and success through cosmetic surgery,in order to greet the all-or-nothing prospects and new future of life.Therefore,the similar condition readers have encountered emphasizes the significance of reader-response,which can promote their understanding of human facticity with regards to their own life experience and convictions.展开更多
Folk legends depict Naodongfang as an auspicious and positive custom,in contrast to the intellectuals’negative comments found in historical manuscripts concerning Naodongfang.The three types(stories of auspicious and...Folk legends depict Naodongfang as an auspicious and positive custom,in contrast to the intellectuals’negative comments found in historical manuscripts concerning Naodongfang.The three types(stories of auspicious and mythical figures who were incarnated as respected emperors and initiated Naodongfang;tales of folk heroes who were brave and courageous enough to fight villains such as bad emperors or demons;and urban legends of everyday people’s experiences),affirm Naodongfang as an essential component of a Chinese wedding.The beliefs and legends underlie the practice of lively and noisy weddings and led to the pervasiveness of Naodongfang that continues until today.Folk legends and their related beliefs speak to the longevity of Naodongfang and suggest its historical and present importance.展开更多
文摘The Snows of Kilimanjaro,written by Ernest Hemingway,embodies his writing style typically.The paper focuses on elaborating it from narrative person so that we can grasp and master the theme—beginning is the end,the end is the beginning.
文摘It is a fact of history that the African continent had experienced enslavement and colonialism which,unfortunately,led to the uprootedness of the being of the African.Consequently,one of the great tasks which faced the post-independent African was to come to terms with his selfhood,to construct the truth of his world.This largely helped in forming both the personal identity and the narrative identity of the African personality.This paper critically inquires into how this narrative identity that issued forth from the quest for the establishment of his being or selfhood(or individuality)helps in defining the collective identity of the African as a social being or self.One crucial question before this paper is whether the self loses his selfhood as an African in the collectivity or communalism of the African culture(way of life)together with his freedom and autonomy(of the individual),which are the essential and transcendental qualities of man.Through critical analytic and hermeneutic methods,this paper found out that the African metaphysics of reality or worldview almost sacrifices the freedom and autonomy of the self(as an individual)at the altar of the community,which constitutes its greatest pitfall.Thus,it is a considered conclusion of this paper that the concept of African personality(person or identity)as a social-self appears to ignore certain values that are clearly cherished by individuals practically in all cultures.
文摘Recognizing the importance of personal narratives in general and in the field of teacher training in particular this paper first presents a review of research in the field, offers several definitions and theories of analysis, and then provides readers with the personal narratives and the analyses of three fourth-year students in the Department of English at a College for Teacher Training. The goal is to find out, learn, and make use of the voices, attitudes, experiences, visions, successes, failures, hopes, and frustrations of students engaged in teacher education. The conclusion asserts the necessity of adopting a model of training which is based on students＇ personal narratives--one which encourages and strengthens partnership between students cooperating teachers, and academics
文摘Point of view",which is a literary term,has been a long-discussed theme in narratology.There already exist a large number of discussions of the personal pronoun in narratology.The first-person and third-person narration are attached more importance by narratologists while the second-person narration remains under-explored.Using the framework which lies on Schofield’s theory of second-person narrative,this article aims to explore the second person narration and its effects by analyzing the preceding chapters of Soul Mountain written by Gao Xingjian where apostrophe of"you"occurs throughout the book.The second-person narration,viewed as a special narrative mode,has expressive and infectious power.In Soul Mountain,the inner world of different characters is revealed through the second-person narration.With the development of the plot,the specific referent of the second person becomes increasingly intriguing and clear,which uncovers"you"are the self-address of the author."You","I"and"he"are alter egos of the same persona.
文摘F. Scott Fitzgerald is called ＂the angel of the Jazz Age＂. His masterpiece The Great Gatsby is regarded as a classic in American literature. The success of this novel is largely due to the effective application of double vision perspective. Through analyzing the application of double vision in The Great Gatsby, the thesis tries to claim that although Fitzgerald holds double attitudes towards things in the novel, double vision perspective hasn＇t blurred the themes but helped to clarify the themes. Because between each pair of polar opposites, one side of the opposites always triumphs over the other, which let the readers eventually see clearly the author＇s artistic intension. It is the application of double vision that enriches, clarifies the themes of the novel, which makes the romantic love story, delivers deeper meanings.
文摘Teachers play an important role in the successful implementation of the current curriculum innovation and their personal practi cal knowledge is a decisive factor in their teaching and that teachers' knowledge affects every aspect of the teaching act.This paper tries to explore teachers' personal practical knowledge of a college English teacher and her reading class.It shows how to present her teaching contents,design teaching methods and activities in order to accomplish her teaching tasks and teaching goals.The study combines narrative analysis of the reading design with a process inquiry about teaching and learning.Hopefully,the findings would shed some light on teach ers' professional development.
文摘The paper illustrates the postmodern narrative techniques in Jeanette Winterson's Lighthousekeeping mainly from the non-linear structure,meta-narrative strategy and unreliable narration.Non-linear narrative mode is a use of the disorder of the plot and time,which can achieve certain effects conceived by the author;the meta-narrative oversets the traditional novel models and norms,challenges the reliability and authenticity of the story,and demonstrates the illusory nature of the novel;unreliable narration,which performs a function of irony,can provoke thoughts on the content or the themes of the novel.
文摘Through the paralleling structure of these stories in Nocturnes,Ishiguro makes visible the similar fates both Lindy and Steve have encountered,which indicates their attempts to achieve the fortune and success through cosmetic surgery,in order to greet the all-or-nothing prospects and new future of life.Therefore,the similar condition readers have encountered emphasizes the significance of reader-response,which can promote their understanding of human facticity with regards to their own life experience and convictions.
文摘Folk legends depict Naodongfang as an auspicious and positive custom,in contrast to the intellectuals’negative comments found in historical manuscripts concerning Naodongfang.The three types(stories of auspicious and mythical figures who were incarnated as respected emperors and initiated Naodongfang;tales of folk heroes who were brave and courageous enough to fight villains such as bad emperors or demons;and urban legends of everyday people’s experiences),affirm Naodongfang as an essential component of a Chinese wedding.The beliefs and legends underlie the practice of lively and noisy weddings and led to the pervasiveness of Naodongfang that continues until today.Folk legends and their related beliefs speak to the longevity of Naodongfang and suggest its historical and present importance.
