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1、摘要：本文的研究对象是美国电影台词的语言特点和文化内涵。通过对大量美国电影经典台词的分析，让大家对台词在电影中占据的重要作用有所了解，从而让大家能通过电影这个优秀的媒介更好地学习英语。笔者认为学习一门语言离不开对其所承载的文化的深刻理解，学习英语也是如此。而要了解西方国家的文化，最有效，最直观的办法莫过于电影欣赏了。而其中的台词更是一面文化的镜子，能够让我们对西方社会的方方面面产生深刻的了解。电影台词是电影重要的以部分。它是电影与观众沟通的媒介，是电影表达其中心思想的窗口；它源于生活，反映生活。美国英语是英语世界中最具代表性的，而美国电影又是英语电影的翘楚，所以对美国电影台词语言特点及其文化内

2、涵的研究不仅最具有代表性，而且能极大的促进英语学习者的学习。全文分为五个部分，第一部分是概论，主要介绍本人用举例分析的方法进行研究以及选择研究美国电影台词这个课题的原因。第二部分，通过对美国电影背景介绍及台词的分析，概括其语言的特征。第三部分，分析美国电影台词对电影人物的表现。第四部分，通过对电影阿甘正传中台词的分析简要说明美国电影台词对美国民族个性的反映。第五部分，通过总结，力图给众多电影爱好者指出一些观影过程中的应注意的事项，及为广大英语学习者指出有效的方法。关键词：阿甘正传；语言特征；民族个性On Language Features of Gump in Forrest GumpAbst

3、ractAmong people living in language, the human ways of thinking and behavior are subject to language. The language is usually metaphorical. The movie Forrest Gump in the dialogue, as Forrest Gump IQ and childhood growth environment for special reasons, forming a distinctive view of the non-metaphori

4、cal language. The research object of this paper is the features of American movie and culture connotation of American movie. Through the analysis on classic movie lines, author tries to let readers get a brief understanding on the importance of movie lines, So that can better use movie as a tool of

5、learning English.Its wildly admitted that “One can not really master a countrys language without knowing its culture”, it is also true in English learning. Watching movie must be the most effective way to learn western culture. Especially the movie lines, they are the media that the movie communicat

6、e with the audiences, they are like a mirror of the countrys people and their culture. Nowadays, American English is the most representative in the English world, and Americas movie industry is the most developed in the world, so the research on the language of American movie would be of great help

7、in English studying. There are five chapters in this paper. Chapter one is the introduction of the theory I use in the paper and the reason I choose in this thesis. Chapter two, I will analyze the language feature of movie lines. Chapter three is the analysis of the functions of movie lines in shapi

8、ng the image of character. Chapter four is about how movie lines reflect the national personality of America. The Chapter five is the conclusion. I would like to give my opinion and advice to offer tips in learn English from movie.Key words: Forrest Gump; language features; national personalityAckno

9、wledgementsI would like to express my gratitude to all those who helped me during the writing of this thesis.My deepest gratitude goes first and foremost to Professor Luo Renjia, my supervisor, for his constant encouragement and guidance. He has walked me through all the stages of the writing of thi

10、s thesis. Without his consistent and illuminating instruction, this thesis could not have reached its present form. Second, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Professor Luo, who led me into the world of translation. I am also greatly indebted to my best friend at the Department of Eng

11、lish: Zhou Chuanli, who helped me a lot in the past four years. Last, my thanks would go to my beloved family for their loving considerations and great confidence in me all through these years. I also owe my sincerely gratitude to my friends and my fellow classmates who gave me their help and time i

12、n listening to me and helping me work out my problems during the difficult course of the thesis.Contents中文摘要.iAbstractiiAcknowledgements.iiiIntroduction.1I. A Brief View on the Forrest Gump.3A. A Glimpse of Forrest Gump.41. A Summary of the Forrest Gump.52. Background of the Forrest Gump6 B. The Cha

13、racters of Gump.7 C. The Language Features of Gump.8. An Analysis on Language Features of Gump9A. Three Failures in Talking101. Gumps Self-introduction112. Gumps Second talking.123. Praise of the Womans Shoes.13B. The Non-metaphorical Language 141. Meeting with Jennifer in the School152. Participati

14、on in Star Team and Acceptance of the Presidents Meeting163. Business with Lieutenant Dan .17C. Behavior language: Pure, no False and Camouflage.181. Promising 192. Running203. Chocolate Life21IV. The reflection on National individuality22Conclusion23Notes24Bibliography25On Language Features of Gump

15、 in Forrest GumpIntroductionIts wildly admitted that “One can not really master a countrys language without knowing its culture”, it is also true in English learning, because it is impossible to understand the subtle nuances and deep meanings of English without knowing the culture behind it. Althoug

16、h textbooks give so called genuine examples from real life, without background knowledge those real situations may only be considered fictive by the learners. So the best way to learn English would be going to the English speaking countries and living there for a long period, to get along with those

17、 native speakers and fully experience in their life. But it is not so available for every English learner. Instead, most people study English through broadcasting, TV, newspaper, and movie. Among those ways, watching movie must be the most effective one, because the sound and pictures from the movie

18、 can create a concrete and real environment for us. Especially the movie lines, they are the media that the movie communicate with the audiences, they are like a mirror of the countrys people and their culture. Nowadays, American English is the most representative in the English world, and Americas

19、movie industry is the most developed in the world, so the research on the language of American movie would be of great help in English studying. To better understand the background and culture, to get sensibility of native speaking, to know the way of social life impact on modern main media, there a

20、re enough reasons to do research on movie lines. This paper tries to make an analysis of the language features and cultural connotation of American movie lines, so that we can more efficiently use movie to improve our English. Base on the analysis on classic lines in movie, such a summary on movie l

21、ines may guide us in better appreciation in movie watching, and avoid the misunderstanding in the process in watching movie.There are five chapters in this paper. Chapter one is the introduction of the theory I use in the paper and the reason I choose in this thesis. Chapter two, I will introduce br

22、iefly the Forrest Gump.Chapter three is the analysis of analyze the language feature of movie lines and the functions of movie lines in shaping the image of character. Chapter four is about how movie lines reflect the national personality of America. Chapter five is the conclusion. I would like to g

23、ive my opinion and advice to offer tips in learn English from movie.I. A Brief View on the Forrest GumpA. A Glimpse of Forrest Gump1. A Summary of the Forrest GumpStupid is as stupid does, says Forrest Gump (played by Tom Hanks in an Oscar-winning performance) as he discusses his relative level of i

24、ntelligence with a stranger while waiting for a bus. Despite his sub-normal IQ, Gump leads a truly charmed life, with a ringside seat for many of the most memorable events of the second half of the 20th century. Entirely without trying, Forrest teaches Elvis Presley to dance, becomes a football star

25、, meets John F. Kennedy, serves with honor in Vietnam, meets Lyndon Johnson, speaks at an anti-war rally at the Washington Monument, hangs out with the Yuppies, defeats the Chinese national team in table tennis, meets Richard Nixon, discovers the break-in at the Watergate, opens a profitable shrimp

26、business, becomes an original investor in Apple Computers, and decides to run back and forth across the country for several years. Meanwhile, as the remarkable parade of his life goes by, Forrest never forgets Jenny (Robin Wright Penn), the girl he loved as a boy, who makes her own journey through t

27、he turbulence of the 1960s and 1970s that is far more troubled than the path Forrest happens upon. Featured alongside Tom Hanks are Sally Field as Forrests mother; Gary Sinister as his commanding officer in Vietnam; Mykelti Williamson as his ill-fated Army buddy who is familiar with every recipe tha

28、t involves shrimp; and the special effects artists whose digital magic place Forrest amidst a remarkable array of historical events and people. Mark Deming, All Movie Guide 2. Background of the Forrest GumpForrest Gump is the Baby Boom generations tribute to itself, a panorama of American culture fr

29、om the sleepy South of the 1950s to the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s. The film is a technical masterpiece, skillfully weaving together numerous cultural reference points, all without ever causing the audience to pause for thought. Director Robert Zemeckis and a team of top-notch special effects expert

30、s convincingly combined actors with archival footage so that Gump (Michael Conner Humphreys as a child and Tom Hanks as an adult) gets to interact with many famous personalities of the day. Of particular note are Gumps scenes at the University of Alabama, where Forrest meets then-governor George Wal

31、lace (via newsreel footage) and football coach Bear Bryant (actor Sonny Shroyer). Similarly outstanding are the sequences set in Vietnam and the later shrimpboat scenes with Gumps best friend (Gary Sinise), a legless war veteran. Forrest Gump won six Oscars, including Best Picture, over critical fav

32、orites Pulp Fiction and The Shawshank Redemption. An interesting sidelight to Hanks Best Actor win is Jessica Langes also set-in-Alabama Best Actress performance in Blue Sky in the same year. The wins, however, did not lead Hollywood to rush to set more films in the Heart of Dixie state. Richard Gil

33、liam, All Movie Guide.B. The Characters of GumpForrest Gump, a mentally retarded, primary school to university, from joining the army to do business, but also to become an obligation of whitewater Yongtui lawn mender. He came from ordinary, but also reverted to ordinary. In his short memories, we kn

34、ow that people call him a stupid, idiot, the only time it was known as the goddamngemus genius because of his answer: The main purpose of a soldier, You let me do me do, do not ask indiscriminate. Precisely because of this, returns to his life: he was successful, ultimately happiness, and have a bri

35、ght future generation. He may not look amazing, there is no rhetoric, but with his own actions to help a seemingly tough, people of normal intelligence. His actions and achievements just show the true meaning of life is sincere, magnanimous and banal.C. The Language Features of GumpFilm is an art to

36、 the public，and is the reflection of common life. This trait decides that the lines in a movie must be simple and accessible, so that most of the audiences can know the theme of the movie. Besides lines are extracted from the writers daily observation and accumulation, and are the reproductions of t

37、he sociality. In movie lines you can see a lot of slang, idioms and Customary expressions which can be found in American peoples daily use. This friendliness of lines surely would help the audience get closer to the theme of the movie and get touched. Sometimes for creating a nerve circumstance, or

38、portray a characters bravery and wisdom, the screenwriter would deftly use the combination of the words rhythm, phrase, and simple sentence to make the lines become rhythmed. This kind of lines is easy to be remembered, and will increase the Artistic appeal of the movie.No doubt that the purpose of

39、making movies is to amuse people. In movies, there are full of all kinds of witty and humorous expression. The sense of humor always takes up a very important part in American peoples life. So the sense of humor will greatly increase the fun of movies. The screen writers add jokes, irony and other f

40、un story that he got from daily life into the script, combining the perfect acting of the actors, make the movies vivid and funny.Language is the reflection of a persons soul and thought. You can tell ones personality from his speech. The main function of movie lines is to shape a character, make ea

41、ch character be vivid and accessible to the audiences. For this reason, in different type of movies, different stories and different occasions, the screenwriter will design different lines for different characters. From those well-chosen lines we can read the unique personality of different roles. I

42、I. An Analysis on Language Features of GumpA. Three Failures in TalkingIn most peoples reckoning, Forrest Gump is a mentally retarded, his classmates, including the University of elementary school, his hometown and his comrades without exception, that he was stupid, stupid, or because of mental reta

43、rdation, he almost went into a public schools, in a shouted all men are born equal country where the Forrest Gump were serious and obvious discrimination. In the film, Forrest Gumps appearance is a hoop with legs, eyes dull image.1. Gumps Self-introductionLeaf shook his white feathers fluttering fro

44、m heaven, fell on cars such as Forrest Gump Jiao Pang. A black lady came to sit on a chair waiting to open a magazine look. Forrest Gump took to bring his own chocolate with her greeting. Hello, my name is Forest, Forest Gump. Do you like it did not answer. Forrest Gump to come up with a self-servin

45、g to put his mouth and he then went down. I can eat thousands of this. Mama a, ways Saidlife is Iike a box of chocolate. Youll never know what you are going to get, has still not answered, when Miss Forrest Gump fingers wrapped feet look very white sports shoes, said: Those must be comfortableshoes.

46、 I hope l can have shoes like that. No lift to the first lady said: My feet hurt. .2. Gumps Second talkingVietnam battlefield, fire everywhere, lieutenant command to withdraw, Forrest Gump no response, adherence to their own positions, and only when his good friend Babb shouted: Run, Forest, run (ru

47、n, run), this time, Forrest Gump was running up, but when he found that only one person came out himself, he was deeply the problem, so he ran back to find his friend Babb, but every time back, he heard the Help me, Forest. (Save me) call sound, he rescued a row, including Papua, and five people, including Lieutenant Dan. Babb is already dying and asked: Why did