On the Sources and Influence of English Allusions 浅谈英语典故的来源及其影响.doc

On the Sources and Influence of English Allusions [Abstract] People like to quote the figures or events from the history, legends, literature or religion in their daily life, which are known as allusion. Allusion with peculiar features of one nation has the colorful connotations. It is a kind of culture and can be seen in different cultures. It appears in almost every aspect of the society, such as politics, economy, ideas, names, even people’s daily life. English allusion with cultural value and connotations is an important part of English language culture and the rich heritage of English nations. It can enrich the language and be helpful to exchange people’s ideas at the same time. It has extensive sources with various forms and shows a strong influence upon people’s life. However, as the different history, religion, geography, politics, ideas and customs, allusion with different national features often expresses the different cultures. If one hasn’t the sufficient knowledge of the historical backgrounds of English allusion, he would be quite difficult in understanding them properly, which is not good for communication. This essay focuses on the sources and influence of English allusions. It pays much attention to the sources and supports them by adequate examples to explain the cultural backgrounds and connotations of some representative allusions, which could enrich the readers’ knowledge of western culture, history, customs, etc. Meanwhile, the essay also analyses the influence of English allusions upon the western society, which can help readers know the usage of English allusions and reflect their connotations from another side, so as to help readers understand and use them appropriately and improve the ability in intercultural communication.[Key Words] English allusion；source；culture；language influence 浅谈英语典故的来源及其影响 【摘 要】日常生活中，人们常常喜欢引用历史，传说，文学或宗教中的人物或事件，即典故。典故有着丰富的文化底蕴，具有很强的民族性。它本身是一种文化形态，在各种文化中都可以见到。典故有着丰富的文化内涵和文化价值，是英语语言文化的重要组成部分。在说话和写作中使用典故，不仅能丰富语言，而且有