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The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County --------- Mark Twain （Samuel Langhorne Clemens ） Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910). He was America’s most famous humorist and the author of popular and outstanding autobiographical works, travel books and novels. Local Colorism It refers to the elements which characterize a local culture, elements such as speech, customs and mores peculiar to one particular place. California was a world of men, isolated, homesick, and eager for entertainment. Gaming was one of the easiest and most popular ways amuse themselves. Characters人物介绍 Narrator (叙述者) An upper class gentleman from eastern region Simon Wheeler A rude，rough，uneducated miner from western region Jim Smiley A pitiable guy living on betting Witting Style The use of native language and slang: fellow-——feller wasnt——warn’t So long as——So’s just—— jest Humorous description If there is a horse-race, he’d bet on it If there is a dog-fight, he’d bet on it If there is a cat-fight, he’d bet on it If there is a chicken-fight, he’d bet on it If there was two birds setting on a fence, he’d bet you which would fly first ——She’d get well yet ——I’ll risk two-and-a-half she don’t 你妻子会好起来的/我打赌两块半她不会 But always at the fag-end …… （对母马以及斗狗的描写） You never seen a frog so modest…… （对青蛙的描写） Symbolism The dog, who didn’t look like much but was feisty when it came to fighting, was named for Andrew Jackson, a westerner and the?seventh president?of the United States. He was a?man of the people?and believed in democracy for all.? 2. The frog was named for Daniel Webster. He was an attorney who became one of the leading American statesmen, serving as a senator and Secretary of State. He ran unsuccessfully for president three times and was known for being a very good narrator. In this short story, a common frog with no name beats the educated frog (Dan’l Webster). 1.Criticism toward American society Hypocrisy------Narrat