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题目: O·Henry’s Artistic Characteristics in His Short Stories
欧亨利短篇小说艺术特色
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May 2009
摘要
欧·亨利(,1862-1910)是美国二十世纪著名的短篇小说大师、现代短篇小说的创始人之一。他的作品构思奇巧,文字简练形象,语调风趣幽默。欧·亨利善于捕捉生活中司空见惯的小事来塑造角色,而且创造了悬念突变的“欧·亨利式结尾”,其作品具有独特的艺术魅力。本文试就其作品中生动的人物,出人意料的结尾,简洁凝练的语言和幽默调侃的笔调进行探讨。
关键词:欧·亨利;短篇小说;艺术特色;幽默

Abstract
O. Henry is a master of short story at the twentieth century in America, commonly regarded as one of the founders of modern short story. His distinctive short stories are characterized by his unique artistic characteristics and win immense popularity among the public both at home and abroad. This paper tries to explore mon artistic characteristics embodied in his short stories, including his lively characters, humorous and witty tone and the surprising ending.
Key words: O. Henry; stories; artistic characteristics; humor
Contents
摘要……………………………………………………………….i
Abstract …………………………………………….……….………..ii
Introduction ……………………………………...………..1
Chapter 1 Lively Characters…..…………….………...………...3
Characters and Techniques of Portraying Them…..……….3
Various Characters...……………………….……………. 3
Techniques of Portraying Characters……………………….4
Characters Work on Deepening the Role and Significance of the Subject……………………………………………………..........10
Chapter2 Humorous Style……….………….………………...14
Humorous Language…....…………………………....................14
Humorous Plot…………………………………………................17
Chapter 3 O·Henry-Style Ending………………………...........20
Tearful Smile………………………………………………………21
Smiles Full of Tears………………………………………………..24
Conclusion…………………….…………………………………28
Bibliography…………………………………..………………………31
Acknowledgements
Introduction
O·Henry monly associated with the short story and the masterful ironic “O· Henry Twist”. A prolific writer, O·Henry wrote most oft