The Characterization in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and James Joyce＇ s Aesthetics

In his novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, James Joyce minimized the position of minor characters in order to present the central posifon of the hero. This kind of characterization is closely related with Joy＇s aesthetics, that is Joyce＇s principle of ＂wholeness＂. In this paper, the close relationship between the characterization and Joyce＇s ＂wholeness＂ aesthetics will be discussed to prove that Joyce em- ployed his aesthetics in his art creation.     

The Images in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and James Joyce''''s Aesthetics

James Joyce employs the symbolic technique in the novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man to depict the complex inner mind of the protagonist.The images are closely related with Joy's aesthetics.The reappearance of these images reinforces and unifies the theme of the novel which eventually makes the novel a complete whole.This coincides with Joyce's principle of "wholeness".In this paper,mainly two images the "bird" and the "water" will be analyzed.Their symbolic meaning changes with the development of Stephen in different chapters.Sometimes they are symbols of threat and pressure;sometimes they are symbols of freedom and flight,which coincides with Joyce's exile aesthetics.     

原型理论对英语词汇学习的启示

原型理论可以说是认知语言学的纲领性文件,它对英语学习,特别是英语词汇学习有重要的指导意义。本研究即是以原型理论为理论根据探讨基本词汇学习和词汇扩展,从而使得词汇学习更高效。