This paper discusses the development of metaphor and people's all kinds of view toward it. O.henry is the famous short story writer of critical realism. He is well-known for his humorous language.The cop and the a...This paper discusses the development of metaphor and people's all kinds of view toward it. O.henry is the famous short story writer of critical realism. He is well-known for his humorous language.The cop and the anthem is one of such representative.The thesis aims to analyze the metaphors in the novel,appreciating how the author makes use of such rhetoric device to achieve humorous effect,so that the author's unique writing style is fully brought to its play,making this story classic work.展开更多
文摘This paper discusses the development of metaphor and people's all kinds of view toward it. O.henry is the famous short story writer of critical realism. He is well-known for his humorous language.The cop and the anthem is one of such representative.The thesis aims to analyze the metaphors in the novel,appreciating how the author makes use of such rhetoric device to achieve humorous effect,so that the author's unique writing style is fully brought to its play,making this story classic work.