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英语本科毕业论文范文欣赏（共7篇）第一篇：美国文学作品中的女性形象研究摘要：本文以美国文学作品为研究对象，通过分析不同时期作品中的女性形象，探讨女性角色在美国社会历史背景下的变迁。
本文选取了《红字》、《嘉莉妹妹》和《飘》三部作品，分别代表19世纪、20世纪初和20世纪中叶的美国文学，旨在揭示女性在追求独立、自由和平等过程中的心路历程。
一、引言美国文学作品中，女性形象丰富多彩，她们或勇敢追求真爱，或为独立自由而奋斗。
本文将通过分析三部经典作品中的女性角色，带您领略美国文学中的女性魅力。
二、19世纪的女性形象——《红字》中的海丝特·白兰在纳撒尼尔·霍桑的《红字》中，海丝特·白兰勇敢地面对世俗的偏见，坚定地追求真爱。
她的形象代表了19世纪美国女性在封建礼教束缚下，对自由和爱情的渴望。
三、20世纪初的女性形象——《嘉莉妹妹》中的嘉莉西奥多·德莱塞的《嘉莉妹妹》描绘了一个从乡村到城市的女性奋斗史。
嘉莉在追求物质生活改善的过程中，逐渐觉醒，开始寻求精神独立。
她的形象反映了20世纪初美国女性在工业化进程中的困惑与挣扎。
英语本科毕业论文范文欣赏（共7篇）第二篇：跨文化交际中的英语语用失误分析摘要：随着全球化进程的加快，跨文化交际日益频繁。
本文聚焦于英语语用失误，分析其在跨文化交际中的表现形式及其产生的原因。
通过对具体案例的深入探讨，本文旨在为英语学习者提供有效的跨文化交际策略。
四、语用失误的定义与分类语用失误是指在交际过程中，由于语言使用不当导致交际目的未能实现的现象。
本文将语用失误分为两类：语用语言失误和社交语用失误，并分别进行阐述。
五、跨文化交际中的语用语言失误案例分析本章节通过具体案例分析，展示了英语学习者在词汇、语法和语篇层面可能出现的语用语言失误，并探讨了这些失误背后的文化差异。
六、跨文化交际中的社交语用失误案例分析社交语用失误往往涉及交际双方的社交规范和文化习俗。
英语专业论文英语范文推荐(精选4篇)选择英语文学的毕业论文选题可以从三个方向进行：国别文学研究、文学批评理论研究和比较文学研究。
问渠那得清如许，为有源头活水来，本文是勤劳的小编给家人们找到的英语专业论文英语范文推荐【精选4篇】，仅供参考，希望对大家有一些参考价值。
英语小论文800字篇一1．坚强的意志是成功的重要保证。
2．意志坚定的人才能完成伟大的使命，3．学生也是这样，不刻苦学习，终究不会成为有用之才There is an old saying: where there is a will, there is a way. It tells us that a strong will is the most essential quality that anyone who wants to achieve success. It can contribute a lot to one’s success.Although “All roads lead to Rome”, none of them is completely smooth. Our life is filled with obstacles which may make us feel so hopeless that we may choose to give up. At the crucial moment, strong will helps a lot. As a matter of fact, the ability to work through difficult situation and unfortunate events with strong will can make one stronger and more capable. In other words, if we want to realize life’s goal, we must keep forging ahead with strong consciousness.From what has been discussed above, we can see that the establishment of tough determination is of great importance to everyone. With a strong will, including our knowledge, we will be able to deal with any situation in our life. Whatever we do, as long as we stick to and do not give up easily, we will realize the goal at last.英语专业论文模板篇二“魅力新声”英语歌唱比赛不仅具有较高的学术含量，而且包含较浓厚的英语文化。
英语专业二级作文Title: The Importance of English Major。
English major is one of the most popular majors in universities and colleges, and it plays a crucial role in today's society. In this essay, I will discuss the importance of English major and its impact on individuals and society.Firstly, English major provides students with a solid foundation in language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These skills are essential for communication in today's globalized world. With the ability to communicate effectively in English, students are better equipped to interact with people from different cultural backgrounds and to access a wealth of information and knowledge available in English.Secondly, English major offers students the opportunity to study literature, which can broaden their horizons anddeepen their understanding of human nature and society. Through reading and analyzing literary works, students can develop critical thinking skills and empathy, which are important for personal growth and social harmony.Moreover, English major can also lead to a wide range of career opportunities. In today's global economy, many companies and organizations require employees who are proficient in English. Graduates with an English major can pursue careers in fields such as education, publishing, journalism, translation, and international business. They can also work as language teachers, interpreters, or cultural ambassadors, contributing to cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.In addition, English major can help students develop important soft skills, such as creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are highly valued in the job market and can enable graduates to excel in their chosen careers.Furthermore, English major can have a positive impacton society as a whole. By promoting the study of English,we can foster a more inclusive and interconnected world, where people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds can communicate and collaborate effectively. This can contribute to the promotion of peace, understanding, and mutual respect among nations and peoples.In conclusion, English major is of great importance in today's society. It not only equips students with essential language skills and cultural knowledge but also provides them with a wide range of career opportunities. Moreover,it can help students develop important soft skills and contribute to the promotion of a more inclusive and interconnected world. Therefore, English major is avaluable and worthwhile field of study for individuals and society as a whole.。
大学英语专业论文六篇高校英语专业论文范文1(一)职后培训短缺高校英语老师的职后培训状况不容乐观。
以笔者所在学校为例，本院共有在岗并从事高校英语课程教学的老师56人，每工作5年有1次进修经受(包括攻读学位、访学、留学，进修时间不少于1年)的老师不到10%。
35岁以下的老师除攻读学位而外，有外出进修经受的人次为1人。
教龄达20年以上的高校英语老师16人，近10年内进修过的比例为43．7%;教龄在10年至15年的老师(攻读学位除外)13人中仅2人有进修经受，笔者本人工作14年多次申请进修未果。
从课间休息时老师之间的沟通中获悉，多数高校英语老师都有外出进修的剧烈愿望，但皆因各种缘由未能如愿以偿。
主要缘由有两项:一是高校高校英语教学工作任务太重不能放人，除非攻读学位，"工作量大，教学任务繁重是阻碍高校英语老师自身进展的客观缘由'［2］;二是接受老师进修的高校少且每年可接收的老师数量有限。
其余渠道的进修培训不多，"高校英语老师培训网'只有"培训负责人和技术负责人'能申请注册，受众面比较窄。
(二)教学颇受诟病社会上多年来盛行不衰的形形的英语培训学校、辅导班，以及讨论中大量消失的"哑巴英语'和"聋子英语'等词汇使得广阔英语老师颇受诟病。
将英语辅导学校的盛行归因于学校英语教学的不力好像有几分道理。
高校生参加高校英语教学状况调查时亦做出类似反馈，将胜利归因于自身的努力，而将失败归因于高校英语老师的教学不得法［3］。
此处暂不考虑这样的归因是否合乎规律，但高校英语老师无论如何是脱不了干系的。
首先，绝大多数中学校英语老师是高等教育培育的。
其次，作为"哑巴英语'和"聋子英语'携带者的高校生们刚走出高校校门即被识破，充分说明高校英语的教学质量如何。
再者，为提高高校英语教学质量，21世纪以来，高校英语教学改革的不断推动和是否广泛推广ESP专业英语教学的争辩热点都不约而同地指向高校英语老师专业化进展的必要性和紧迫性。
英语语言学论文六篇英语语言学论文范文2［关键词］英美文学语言教学高校英语教学模式随着我国改革开放的深化和现代化进程的飞速进展，英语作为一门国际性语言，在社会的政治、文化、经济等各个领域对于人才的需求量与日俱增，高校的高校英语教育也正面临新的机遇和挑战。
众多高校英语老师都在不断地摸索，总结新的有效的教学策略和方法。
目前，许多老师在高校英语教学中，尝试使用多媒体教学，用丰富的视听材料给同学创设富有意义的课堂教学环境。
作为一种补充，在课堂教学中融入经典英美文学作品也不失为一种提高同学爱好，促进英语学习的有效途径。
英美文学教育，作为高校英语教育的一种重要手段，可以培育同学的思维力量、想象力以及制造力。
其功能和应用价值的体现不仅仅适用于英语专业高班级的同学，同时也适用于高校外语教学，而文学语言也可以作为英语语言学习的重要范本，在提高高校生人文素养情操及文学鉴赏力量的同时，提高同学的文学语言感悟力。
一、文学语言与英语语言技能的进展众所周知，语言是思想的直接实现，人靠语言来表达思想。
与其他艺术形式相比较，语言艺术有着极为丰富的思想容量。
作家可以直接将自己对生活的感受、体验、理解、评价及心情、情感渗透在作品中，从而以情达理，以理融情，情、理相生。
真正的文学大师笔下的语言是具有生命灵性的，它有声，有色，有味，有情感，有厚度、力度与质感，是应当细心去体会，沉吟，把玩，并从中感受到一种语言的趣味性。
因此语言的背后是人的心灵世界。
对文学语言美的敏感与驾驭力量，是提高人的精神境界，使人变得更加美妙的不行或缺的方面。
文学阅读的魅力与意义也就在于此。
目前的高校英语教学，仍旧停留在传统的单纯课文教学，语言点讲解等层面上，课本内容相对陈旧，老师的教学手段也并无创新之处。
其弊端是忽视英语的基本功能即表达功能，也忽视了同学在教学活动中的主体作用，另外还忽视了对同学英语学习爱好的培育，将生硬的课本内容强行“灌输”;至同学脑海中，使整个课堂教学环节缺乏生气，长此以往，高校英语教学将陷入僵局。
优秀英语毕业论文范文As a graduate student majoring in English, writing an outstanding English graduation thesis is a crucial task. A well-written thesis not only showcases your academic achievements, but also demonstrates your language proficiency and critical thinking skills. In this paper, we will present a sample of an excellent English graduation thesis, which can serve as a reference for students who are preparing to write their own thesis.Title: The Impact of English Literature on Modern Society。
Introduction。
English literature has been a significant part of human culture for centuries, and its influence on modern society is profound. In this thesis, we will explore the impact of English literature on modern society from various perspectives, including its influence on language, culture, and social values. By examining the works of renowned English writers and analyzing their relevance to contemporary issues, we aim to demonstrate the enduring significance of English literature in shaping the world we live in today.Literature Review。
英语专业论文(5篇)英语专业论文(5篇)英语专业论文范文第1篇1.专业老师英语教学阅历不足，教学热忱不高。
国内大多数高校的专业英语老师始终由本专业老师担当，专业老师一般是非师范类院校毕业，虽然专业功底深厚，但英语教学技巧与水平有限，教学仅停留在专业英语课文阅读与重点句子翻译层面。
老师过分注意科研，忽视教学，没有全身心地投入教学，教学责任心不强，老师在专业英语教学上应付了事，教学质量差。
目前，专业英语老师采纳的教学方法多是传统的"一言堂、填鸭式'教学模式，缺少吸取新学问、提高学术水平的热忱和动力。
2.同学英语水平参差不齐，学习爱好不高。
国内农业院校绝大多数同学英语基础相对较差，英语水平参差不齐，英语基础差的同学学习专业英语很吃力，再加上对专业英语的重要性熟悉不够，学习爱好不高，简单产生厌倦心情。
有的同学专业词汇功底浅，很少并且很难进行外文资料的翻译和阅读，不能够准时猎取国际性的本专业的最新讨论动态。
3.教学内容设置不合理，教学形式平凡。
当前，各院校开设的园艺专业英语课程与综合性学术英语之间缺乏连接性，英语课程大多围绕专业英语词汇及文章内容的讲解，这种教学内容设置忽视了对同学专业英语技能层面和语言层面力量的综合培育。
各高校所用的教材主要有自选原版英文教材和自行选编教材两种形式，自编教材内容编排过于古板、陈旧，还有的教材内容难度偏高或者涉及的专业内容过于简洁，不能满意专业要求。
再有，各高校通常采纳传统的"填鸭式'教学模式，偏重于老师的讲解，教学内容枯燥，教学形式单一，忽视了同学的主动性和制造性，同学学习的乐观性不高，同学只是被动接受学问。
这种教学形式比较死板，同学无法参加到教学过程中，扼杀了同学的学习爱好与英语语感的培育，最终导致我国专业英语缺乏创新性的局面。
二、本项园艺专业英语教学改革特色与成效在园艺专业英语教学实践中尝试了一系列园艺专业英语教学改革并取得了肯定成效，详细改革如下。
英文论文（优秀4篇）选择英语文学的毕业论文选题可以从三个方向进行：国别文学研究、文学批评理论研究和比较文学研究。
以下是可爱的编辑为大伙儿收集整理的英文论文（优秀4篇），希望可以帮助到有需要的朋友。
英语专业论文模板篇一很多学生忽视了毕业论文的重要性和现实意义，这是其写作质量不高的主要原因之一。
毕业论文是大学生在校期间向学校所交的较后一份书面作业。
英语专业学生在修完一般英语写作课程后，初步熟知和掌握了基本的写作要素和技巧，这时为了深化写作内容，进一步提高文字表达能力，须开始进行学术论文写作。
毕业论文写作在巩固了词的各种意义、搭配、用法、词序，句子的定义、结构、种类、用法，即写作的基本要素和技巧的同时，还能培养初步的研究、分析和总结问题的能力。
这就为学生在日后进一步从事相关学科的研究工作打下了坚实的基础。
《高等学校英语专业教学大纲》指出，“毕业论文是考察学生综合能力、评估学业成绩的一个重要方式”。
毕业论文写作的优劣、质量的高低是决定学生能否顺利毕业或可否被授予学位的重要依据。
因此大学生须重视和认真撰写毕业论文。
英语论文范文word 篇二Upon the completion of the thesis, I would like to take this opportunity toexpress my sincere gratitude to my supervisor, Professor Peng Xiaohua, who hasgiven me important guidance on the thesis. Without his help and encouragement,my thesis would have been impossible. Besides his help with my thesis,he hasalso given me much advice on the methods of doing research, which is of greatvalue to my future academic life.I am also obliged to other teachers whose lectures have broadened my scopeof vision in British and American literature and help me lay a necessaryfoundation for the writing of the thesis. I am also grateful to all the members ofthe faculty and staff in the College of Foreign Languages who have provided mewith a lot of help and guidance.Last but not least, I would like to express my gratitude to all the friends andfamily members who have offered me help. Without their help,I could not havefinished my study and this thesis.英语专业论文模板篇三分层次提出教学要求：英语系按照学校的要求把XX级学生以入学成绩为依据分了两个层次，A层次普通学科专业班级，B层次体音美专业班级。
英语专业二级作文模板English Major Level 2 Essay Template。
Introduction。
State your thesis statement, clearly and concisely expressing your main argument.Provide a brief overview of the topic and its relevance.Set up the context and background information for your essay.Body Paragraph 1。
Present the first supporting point for your thesis statement.Provide evidence from literary texts, critical theory,or other relevant sources.Analyze the evidence and explain how it supports your point.Transition smoothly to the next supporting point.Body Paragraph 2。
Present the second supporting point for your thesis statement.Follow the same structure as in Body Paragraph 1, providing evidence and analysis.Use this paragraph to broaden the scope of your essay and explore a different aspect of your topic.Body Paragraph 3 (Optional)。
英语毕业论文范文Title: An Exemplary English Graduation ThesisIntroduction:English language acquisition plays a crucial role in today's globalized world. As graduation approaches, it is essential for English majors to complete a research-based paper that showcases their linguistic abilities, critical thinking skills, and command of the English language. This article aims to provide a comprehensive sample of an English graduation thesis, highlighting key elements such as structure, content, methodology, and conclusion.Chapter 1: Literature ReviewIn this chapter, the author presents an in-depth review of existing literature relating to the chosen research topic. The review encompasses various scholarly articles, books, and research papers relevant to the research question. The author critically analyzes and synthesizes the existing literature to establish a strong theoretical foundation for their research.Chapter 2: Research MethodologyThis chapter elucidates the research methodology employed in the study, allowing readers to understand how data was collected and analyzed. The author explains the research design, selection criteria, and data collection methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, experiments) used to gather relevant information. The inclusion of this chapter demonstrates the importance of rigorous research methods in producing credible findings.Chapter 3: Findings and AnalysisThis chapter presents the findings of the study and provides a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the data collected. The author uses various statistical tools, graphs, and tables to present the results effectively. By analyzing the data, the author aims to answer the research question and identify any significant trends, patterns, or relationships within the data.Chapter 4: DiscussionIn this chapter, the author discusses the implications of the findings and relates them to the existing literature reviewed in Chapter 1. The author critically evaluates the results, highlights their significance, and suggests potential areas for further research. By engaging in a comprehensive discussion, the author demonstrates their ability to critically analyze research outcomes and contribute to the academic discourse in their field.Chapter 5: Conclusion and RecommendationsThe final chapter provides a concise summary of the study's main findings and their implications. The author offers recommendations based on the research outcomes, highlighting potential avenues for further exploration or practical applications. The conclusion should highlight the significance of the research and its contribution to the field of study. Recommendations should be supported by strong evidence and logical reasoning.Appendices:The appendices section includes any supplementary materials, such as survey questionnaires, interview transcripts, or additional data analysischarts. This section aims to provide transparency and facilitate further exploration of the research topic.References:A properly formatted list of references should be included at the end of the thesis, adhering to the designated citation style (e.g., APA, MLA). The references should be alphabetized according to the authors' last names and provide all necessary information for readers to locate the original sources.Conclusion:This exemplary English graduation thesis adheres to the standard format required for academic research papers. By following this structure and approach, English majors can demonstrate their research abilities and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the field of English language studies.。
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财经大学本科毕业论文(设计)文2题目：论《诺桑觉寺》的反哥特观念学院外国语学院专业英语班级英语0801（注意原山经、原山财班级名称不同）学号2008110067姓名晓慧指导教师王俊华财经大学教务处制二Ｏ一二年五月山东财经大学学士学位论文财经大学学士学位论文原创性声明本人重声明：所呈交的学位论文，是本人在导师的指导下进行研究工作所取得的成果。
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教师学生都要手写签名指导教师签名：论文作者签名：年月日年月日On Anti-Gothicism in Northanger AbbeybyLi XiaohuiUnder the Supervision ofWang JunhuaSubmitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirementsfor the Degree of Bachelor of ArtsSchool of Foreign StudiesShandong University of Finance and EconomicsMay 2012AcknowledgementsIt would not be possible for me to complete the thesis without the generous help of many. First and foremost, I would like to take this opportunity to convey my sincere gratitude and appreciation to my supervisor Dr. Wang Junhua, under whose supervision I have obtained valuable ideas and precious suggestions. He is very intelligent on thesis instruction and also shows his great patience to me during my writing. I also want to thank all the teachers in the School of Foreign Studies of Shandong University of Finance and Economics for their beneficial courses I have attended during my college life. Besides, I owe my deep thanks to my roommates who have been encouraging me all the time, and to my colleagues at Jinan Longre Foreign Language Training Center who willingly took my part of duties so that I could have enough time for thesis writing.L. X. H.(名字的第一个字母)ABSTRACTOn Anti-Gothicism in Northanger AbbeyLi XiaohuiNorthanger Abbey, one of Jane Austen’s famous works, mainly tells the story of an innocent girl, a Gothic novel fan, who treats herself as the heroine of a Gothic novel and makes many ridiculous adventures by taking Gothic stories as real happenings, but finally learns to distinguish between the imaginary life in novels and the real life of her own. The novel criticizes the ridiculousness and meaninglessness of Gothic novels in a satirical way. The thesis analyzes Austen’s parody of Gothic plot, characterization, and the heroine’s Gothic adventures in Northanger Abbey, and argues that the work reveals her anti-Gothicism through a comparison with the typical features of prevailing Gothic novels in her age.Key words: Northanger Abbey; Jane Austen; anti-Gothicism摘要论《诺桑觉寺》的反哥特观念晓慧《诺桑觉寺》是奥斯汀的一部著名作品。
小说讲述了一位沉迷于哥特小说的天真女孩，把自己想象成作品的女主角，误把小说情节当做真实的生活，经历了一系列的荒谬历险；但她最终走出幻想，学会了分辨哥特小说的荒诞情节和现实生活的区别。
小说以反讽的方式批评了哥特小说的可笑和荒诞。
本文通过分析该小说对哥特式情节和人物的戏仿以及女主角的哥特式历险，并与当时盛行的哥特小说的典型特征相对比，认为奥斯汀通过《诺桑觉寺》表达了自己的反哥特观念。
关键词：《诺桑觉寺》；奥斯汀；反哥特CONTENTSAcknowledgements (i)iAbstract………………………………………………………….…i i iA b s t r a c t i n C h i n e s e………………………………………………i vIntroduction (1)C h a p t e r O n e G o t h i c N o v e l s a n d N o r t h a n g e r A b b e y (3)I.O r i g i n a n d D e v e l o p m e n t o f G o t h i c N o v e l s (3)I I.A u s t e n’s A t t i t u d e t o w a r d s G o t h i c N o v e l s (5)C h a p t e r T w o P a r o d y o f G o t h i c P l o t a n d C h a r a c t e r s (7)I.P a r o d y o f G o t h i c P l o t (7)I I.P a r o d y o f G o t h i cC h a r a c t e r s (9)C h a p t e r T h r e e C a t h e r i n e’s A d v e n t u r e s………………………1 1I. On the Way to Northanger Abbey (11)I I.T h r e e A d v e n t u r e s i n N o r t h a n g e r A b b e y…………………….1 2I I I.C a t h e r i n e’s C o m i n g b a c k t o R e a l i t y..............................1 5 Conclusion (1)6W o r k s C i t e d (17)如有三级标题，可以i. ii. iii. iv. 编写，为简明，建议目录中尽量不要写三级标题，正文中可有三级标题。
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注意每段的首行缩进、行距、字体、字号等要保持全文一致IntroductionJane Austen (1775~1817), who lived at the turn of the 18th and 19th century, is the most distinguished as well as the most widely read female novelist in British literature. She was born on December 16, 1775, at Steventon rectory in Hampshire, England, and died in Winchester on July 18, 1817, and was buried in Winchester Cathedral. Austen lives in a large family with six brothers and one sister. Her father, George Austen was a rector for much of his life. Her sister, Cassandra Elizabeth, was her best friend. She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers, and her own reading also helped a lot with her writing. During Austen’s education and writing life, her father was the most important guide, for he not only provided her with a well-stocked family library, but also supported her writing with much effort. He had created a democratic and easy intellectual atmosphere at home. They often talked about different political or social ideas, and any personal opinions would be accepted and discussed. Jane Austen began to write when she was only about thirteen and the everlasting support of her family was crucial to her development as a professional writer.Austen’s personal exp eriences have a great influence on her writing. “Of events her life was singularly barren: few changes and no great crisis even broke the smooth current of its course” (James 11). Austen’s works are usually confined to a limited circle. In a letter to her nephew Edward, Austen made comments on her own work as “[h]ow could I possibly join them on to the little bit of Ivory on which I work with so fine a Brush, as produces little effect after much labor?” (Lefroy 160). Liu Bingshan appr aised that“[t]he compa rison is true. The ivory surface is small enough, but the woman who made drawings of human life on it is a real artist” (309). Some critics accuse Jane Austen of writing with a narrow vision, and that her novels are all about love, marriage, money and rich relations, but Austen’s works show their values on reflecting the social realities of her day. As Zhang Dingquan and Wu Gang comment in their book that “her [Jane Austen’s] unique sensitivity to human emotions, her careful observation … made her one of th e finest novelists of the age” (202).Austen wrote six complete novels during her literary career. They are: Sense and Sensibility (1811); Pride and Prejudice (1813); Mansfield Park (1814); Emma (1816); Northanger Abbey (1818); and Persuasion (1818). Her literary works have been attracting more and more readers from home and abroad since their publication. Jane Austen is considered as “a genius that appeals to any generation” (Qiao iv). The British female writer Virginia Woolf said th at “[o]f all great nove lists, Jane Austen is the most difficult to catch in the act of greatness” (Zhu 5).The work discussed in this thesis is Northanger Abbey, which tells a story of the naive protagonist with a very over-active imagination, Catherine Morland, a Gothic novel aficionado, who treats herself as the heroine of a Gothic novel, takes stories in Gothic novels as happened in her real life and makes many ridiculous adventures, but finally learns to distinguish between the imaginary life in Gothic novels and her own ordinary life situations. Although Northanger Abbey was the first to be completed by Jane Austen, it had neither been given enough attention nor been adequately studied for some considerable time in the past. In fact, Northanger Abbey has its unique research value, particularly the author’s attitude towards Gothic novels, which has aroused more and more critical attention and debates in recent years (see Chapter One).This thesis argues that Northanger Abbey shows Jane Austen’s anti-Gothicism through her satirical criticism of the prevailing Gothic novels in her times. In addition to Introduction and Conclusion, the thesis consists of three chapters. The first chapter briefly introduces Gothic novels, illustrates different viewpoints on the relationship between Northanger Abbey and Gothic novels as discussed by some critics and scholars. The second chapter analyses Jane Austen’s parodic anti-Gothicism by comparing the plot arrangement and characterization of the novel with that of Gothic novels. The third chapt er discusses Jane Austen’s criticism of Gothic novels through focusing on Catherine’s ridiculous adventures.Chapter OneGothic Novels and Northanger AbbeyNorthanger Abbey is a parody of Gothic novels. The first part of this chapter briefly introduces the origin, development and typical features of Gothic novels; the second part mainly illustrates different viewpoints on Austen’s attitude towards Gothic novels.I. Origin and Development of Gothic NovelsThe word “Goth,” coming from th e name of an ancient tribe in Europe, and its derivative form “Gothic,” which reminds people of mysticism, terror, and dark, were frequently used to describe medieval things in the 18th century. According to a highly-popular dictiona ry, the word “Gothic” meansa kind of architecture built in the style that was popular inWestern Europe from the 12th century to the 16th centuries, and which has pointed arches, windows, and tall thin pillars and a novel written in the style popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, which described romantic adventures in mysterious or frightening surroundings. (Hornby 883) 注意引语段格式Now it generally refers to a genre of literature, which is “full of depicts of murders and supernatural things to thrill rea ders” (Han 36), combine s both horror and romance and “deals with the strange, mysterious, and supernatural designed to invoke suspense and terror in readers” (Zhao 283).From the above quotes, it is known that some basic elements in Gothic novels include: setting in a castle, which often contains secret passages and staircases, dark or hidden rooms; an atmosphere of mystery and suspensethat arouses fear and terror; supernatural events, such as ghosts or unknown giants coming to human life; high and overwrought emotion, like anger, sorrow, especially terror from which the characters suffer; heroine in distress, which appeals to the sympathy of the readers; and romance, such as powerful love between the heroine and the hero.The first Gothic novel is The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Story, written by the English author Horace Walpole. The work is remarkable because it is the first attempt to find “a tale of amusing fiction upon the basis of the ancient romance of chivalry” (Walter 115) and it “start[s] a fashion and set[s] an exampl e for other Gothic novelists” (Zhang 5). In addition, the novel was “an attempt to blend the two kinds of romance, the ancient and the modern” (Horace 19). Horace Walpole opens the door of Gothic novels and a lot of other Gothic novelists follow suit. Among them, Ann Radcliff and Mathew Gregory Lewis are two most famous ones for their respective work The Mysteries of Udolpho and The Monk. The Mysteries of Udolpho(1794), through which Ann Radcliff made the Gothic novel socially acceptable, was an unparalleled success at that time, and was also frequently referred to by Jane Austen in Northanger Abbey. In the mid-1790s the Gothic novel reaches its summit, and David Punder comments, probably an exaggeration, that “this body of fiction ma y well have established the popularity of the novel-form” (David 61). 注意文引文规。
