麦琪的礼物毕业论文

麦琪的礼物毕业论文 四川外语学院成都学院Chengdu Institute Sichuan International Studies University 本科毕业论文 题目 (中文) 浅析《麦琪的礼物》中人性的升华 (外文) A Study of the Sublimation of Humanity in The Gift of the Magi 系 别 英语师范系 专 业 英 语 年 级 2009 级 学生姓名 陈 泖 蓉 指导教师 汪 晶 结稿日期 2012年10月28日 四川外语学院成都学院教务处制 2012 年 10 月 28 日填A Study on the Sublimation of Humanity in The Gift of the Magi Abstract O. Henry is one of the most famous short novelists in the United States in the early 20th century, and his works are both interesting and enlightening with profound meaning. The author uses the changeable and unique language to describe the love and sacrifice of the young couple and reflect the social reality of the United States during that hard period of time. In this story, Henry depicts the poor young couple presenting to each other on the occasion of Christmas, in view to revealing the life of the little persons and inevitability of misery and hardship as well as poverty. Through the whole moved story, we can have a deep understanding of human’s pure virtues. The paper will be divided into five parts. The first part introduces some important information about the background of the author and the article. The second part will offer a detailed description of the hero and the heroine. The third part lays emphasis on the embodiment of humanity sublimation from three aspects: self- sacrifice, selfless dedication and simplicity. The forth part explores the causes of sublimation of humanity. And the last part is the conclusion. Through the whole analysis, we can learn what the true humanity is and have a profound understanding of humanity depicted in literary works. Key words: humanity sublimation; self-sacrifice; selfless dedication; simplicityA Study on the Sublimation of Humanity in The Gift of the Magi Outline Thesis Statement: Through analyzing The Gift of the Magi, we can learn what the true humanity is and have a profound understanding of humanity depicted in literary works. I. Introduction II. Depiction of Characters in The Gift of the Magi A. Considerate and Meek Heroine B. Thoughtful and Kind Hero III. The Sublimation of Humanity in The Gift of the Magi A. Self-sacrifice B. Selfless Dedication C. Simplicity IV. The Causes of Humanity Sublimation A. Economic Cause B. Political Cause C. Individual Cause V. Conclusion A Study on the Sublimation of Humanity in The Gift of the Magi I. Introduction The Gift of the Magi is a short popular and highly regarded story by O. Henry which has moved people such a long period of time all over the world. The story will impress much more people in the following years and centuries. The author, O. Henry 1862-1910 , left us 600 short stories which were published in 1917 in 14 volumes. Since O. Henry’s works were published. A great many scholars all over the world have conducted continuous research into those works and found their profound values. Critics have singled out O. Henry as one of the greatest American short story writers-describing him as a “writer’s writer” who also possesses universal appeal. O. Henry was brought up by an aunt in Greensboro, where, at the age of fifteen, he went to work in an uncle’s drugstore. He married in 1887 and his wife had a daughter in 1889. Because of the troubles that came one after the other, he left his wife and child. In 1897, after learning of his wife’s serious illness, Henry returned to Austin regardless of accusation of of robbery. At the same time, his wife passed away. After his release, he headed for New York City, where he worked as a journalist. The collection of colorful characters in his writing was enhanced by O. Henry’s habit of wandering the streets and parks, talking to people of all conditions. He wrote sixty-five short stories in 1904 alone, and fifty the next year including The Gift of the Magi. The old classic The Gift of the Magi concerns the unselfish sacrifice of a young man and his wife, both of who sell their the most valuable and the only possession for Christmas gift. This information is revealed, of course, in the characteristic O. Henry’s surprising ending. The surprising ending offers people an opportunity to contemplate. However, Della and Jim are not saddened by what they seem to have lost. In their selfless giving, they are likened to the most wise man. O. Henry primarily uses the story of the Magi to