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武汉理工大学课程论文设计题目：浅析《追逐者》中双重元素和讽刺艺术手法的运用学院(系): 外国语学院课程名称: 英美短篇小说选读专业班级: 英语语言文学1003班学生姓名: 舒贝任课教师: 李斯2012-1-5浅析《追逐者》中双重元素和讽刺艺术手法的运用[摘要]在短篇小说The Chaser中，作者描写了一段爱情魔液(Love potion)的买卖过程。

文章中大量的双重元素和讽刺手法的运用，有助于表现作品深层的含义，即对人性的探讨，以及对理想爱情的追求。

[关键词]双重元素讽刺爱情魔液生命清洁剂约翰·亨利·科律尔，生于1901年5月3日，卒于1980年4月6日，英籍美国作家，因短篇小说而驰名，其中大量作品于20世纪30年代至50年代发表于《纽约客》杂志，并于1951年编入短篇小说集《幻想与晚安》，目前仍然不断重印。

科律尔1935年移居至好莱坞，从此从事了大量的影视剧写作。

他于1951年获“爱伦坡奖”，1952年获“国际幻想小说奖”。

他的短篇小说大体可以归为幻想小说，但风格上独树一帜，其特色为尖酸刻薄而充满睿智，笔调一般为讽刺性或较为灰暗，结构完美，显示了高超的文学技艺。

小说《追逐者》讲述了一个年轻人去一个神秘的老人那儿去买魔力药剂的故事。

首先老人展示了一种无色无味、无法觉察的毒药，开价5000美元。

当年轻人惴惴不安地询问是否所有产品价格都一样高时，老人给了否定的回答，对此老人解释说等顾客相信了他的产品的魔力，将来他们有了钱，就会回来以更高的价格买其它的东西。

然后他给年轻人展示了一种爱情魔液，并说该药剂能够具有让一个女人全心全意爱他，永远不离不弃的魔力。

老人对此开价仅1美元。

这个年轻人非常开心地购买了爱情魔液，却不明白为什么对方以1美元出售爱情魔液，对毒药却要价如此高昂。

故事中男主人公Alan Austen为了得到Diana的爱情，去一位不知名的老人那里买爱情魔液。

故事在两人的对话中展开，在对话中结束。

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Unit 7The ChaserJohn Henry Collier1 Alan Austen, as nervous as a kitten, went up certain dark and creaky stairs in the neighborhood of Pell Street， and peered about for a long time on the dim hallway before he found the name he wanted written obscurely on one of the doors。

2 He pushed open this door， as he had been told to do， and found himself in a tiny room, which contained no furniture but a plain kitchen table， a rocking—chair, and an ordinary chair。

On one of the dirty buff—coloured walls were a couple of shelves，containing in all perhaps a dozen bottles and jars.3 An old man sat in the rocking—chair， reading a newspaper. Alan， without a word, handed him the card he had been given。

Unit 7Ⅰ.Words1creaky adj. 发辗的；老朽的；叽叽嘎嘎的2peer n./v. 介词灵活3obscurely adv.隐匿地obscure v./adj.n. obscurity 朦胧；阴暗；晦涩；身份低微；不分明obscureness 难解；模糊4buff5 acquaintanceadj. acquainted 熟识的；知晓的；有知识的n.acquaintanceship 认识；相识；交往关系vt.acquaint 使熟悉；使认识acquaintance with someone对某人的相识，熟make the acquaintance ofvt.和…相识，结识6laxatives7imperceptibleperceive (v.), perception (n.), perceptible (a.), imperceptible (a.), imperceptibly (ad.)8beverage9autopsy10apprehensivelyapprehension (n.) under the apprehensionapprehend(v.) apprehend of 据说adj.apprehensive 忧虑的；不安的；敏悟的；知晓的apprehensible 可理解的，可了解的11confidential adj. 机密的；表示信任的；获信任的confide v.信赖；吐露秘密confidence n.信心a.诈骗的12impulseadj. impulsive 冲动的；受感情驱使的；任性的n. impulsiveness 冲动impulsion 冲动；冲击；原动力13bountifullybounty n.(慷慨；奖励金)/v. （发赏金）14detachmentn.拆开；超然detach (v.)分离；派遣；使超然detached (a.)超然的15substitutev./n.substitute A for B = replace B with AThey were expected to substitute violence for dialogue.The doctor advised him to substitute low-fat cheese for butter. substitute for: replacee.g. As the pianist suddenly fell ill the day before the concert, we had to find someone to substitute for him.substitute n.sb. or sth. that takes the place of anothere.g. If dairy milk disagrees with your stomach, soya milk could be a good substitute.16scorn n./v.a. scornful17giddy轻浮的；头晕眼花的18 solituden.孤独solitary a./n.(隐士)19rapture n.不单独使用可数rapturous adj.rapt a. 全神贯注的e.g.They stared with rapture at the new opera house.Smith was in /went into raptures at/about the news.20intenselyintensify v.21sole22draught23 overwhelm1. give sb. a particular feeling very stronglye.g. The family of the victim was overwhelmed by/with grief.The need to talk to someone, anyone, overwhelmed me.2. make powerless by using forcee.g. Government troops overwhelmed the rebels.The attacker overwhelmed the young man by squeezing his throat. Derivation:overwhelming (a.): very large or very greate.g. The overwhelming majority of small businesses go broke within the first twelve months.24slip25 ferventlye.g. It is a cause for which we have campaigned fervently these past four years.We fervently believe in the peaceful reunification of the motherland.Derivation:fervent (a.), fervency (n.)e.g. A fervent desire to winThere is a growing sense of national fervency in the state26groundon the ground that/of27 indulgeindulge in 沉溺于indulgence n. indulging a. indulgently adv.Indulge oneself 放纵自己28phial29 obligev. oblige sb. with sth.1.do sb. a favor; fulfill the wishes ofe.g. She asked him to lend her his car, and he willingly obliged (her).2.make it necessary for sb. to do sth.e.g. The heavy snow obliged me to abandon the car and continued on foot.n. obligationadj. disobliging 不亲切的，薄情的ⅡPhrases1.save up for2.care about3.indulge in4.reach for5.peer about6.deal in7.better off8.make one’s acquaintanceⅢGrammar1.Each boy and each girl in the mountain area is asked to go toschool.2.Ben is one of the brightest students who have graduated fromNew York University.Ⅳ Translation1. To me, you are definitely more than an acquaintance.2. Many artisans in this region deal in a variety of handicrafts.3. They went into raptures over the unexpected success.4. Much to my surprise, he analyzed with extraordinary detachment the dangerous situation that threatened all of them.5. She peered at the stranger from behind the curtain.6. During the holidays, he indulged in the luxury of a bath of sunshine on the beach.7. When she learnt the news of his death, she was overwhelmed with grief.8. I'm not in favor of buying a house on the installment plan; instead, I maintain that everyone of us should save up for a rainy day.。

thechaser结构分析讲解The Chaser Structure Analysis and Explanation"The Chaser" is a short story written by John Collier that explores the theme of love and the consequences that come with seeking excessive desire. The narrative follows the protagonist, Alan Austen, as he searches for a love potion to win the affections of his beloved Diana. This analysis will delve into the structure of the story, unraveling its various components and shedding light on its underlying message.The story begins by introducing Alan Austen, a young man overwhelmed with love for Diana. Seeking advice, he comes across an advertisement for a love potion. Intrigued, Alan contacts the seller, Old Man Bepple, who warns him about the seriousness of the potion's effects. Despite the warnings, Alan's desire for love blinds him, and he proceeds with the purchase.The initial part of the story serves as an exposition, setting the stage for the conflict to come. Through Alan's desperation and willingness to do anything for love, the reader gains insight into his character, setting the tone for the ensuing events.As the story progresses, a rising action unfolds. Alan's excitement fades as he realizes the potion's true nature. Rather than generating genuine love, it instead makes the recipient completely subservient to the person administering it. Alan initially enjoys the power he possesses over Diana, using the potion to control her actions and mold her into his ideal companion.However, he soon becomes disenchanted with the lack of genuine emotion in their relationship. This dissatisfaction marks the turning point in the story.The climax emerges when Alan decides to seek a solution to his predicament. He approaches Old Man Bepple once again, requesting an antidote to the love potion. Bepple offers the antidote, but Alan is taken aback by its price: ten times the cost of the original potion. This creates a dilemma for Alan, emphasizing the consequences of his actions and the complexity of his desires.The resolution of the story unfolds as Alan ponders his options. He considers the high price of the antidote, and the possibility of returning to his previous state of intense yearning for Diana. Ultimately, he decides to purchase the antidote, seeking a return to his previous life in hopes of regaining authentic love.The structure of "The Chaser" follows a conventional narrative arc, steadily building towards a climactic moment and providing resolution to the conflict. Collier's use of vivid language and descriptive imagery enhances the storytelling, painting a picture of Alan's internal struggles and the dangerous consequences of his actions.The story's structure effectively highlights the theme of excessive desire and the potential pitfalls of seeking love through artificial means. The introductory phase introduces the characters and their motivations, while the rising action escalates the tension and exposes the inherent problems with the love potion. The climax intensifies the situation, forcing Alan to confront the consequences of his actions, and the resolution offers a moral lesson about the true nature of love.In conclusion, "The Chaser" is a poignant short story that explores the complexities of love and desire. Its structure effectively guides the reader through the narrative, unveiling the consequences of excessive yearning for love. Collier's use of various elements, such as the rising action and climax, adds depth to the story and allows the reader to reflect on the nature of love and its potential for manipulation.。