setting in “the legend of sleepy hollow”睡谷传奇的背景分析.pptVIP

setting;Setting in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”;Historical Context In its earliest days, New York was settled by the Dutch, or people from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. They were said to be jolly, prosperous, well-fed, and foolish. Although the territory eventually came under British and then American control, the Dutch people were still numerous and influential throughout New York in Irving’s day. ;;A small brook（小溪）glides through（流过） it, with just murmur enough to lull one to repose; and the occasional whistle of a quail, or tapping of a woodpecker（啄木鸟） , is almost the only sound that ever breaks in upon the uniform tranquillity（宁静）. ;Swallows and martins skimmed twittering about the eaves; and rows of pigeons, some with one eye turned up, as if watching the weather, some with their heads under their wings, or buried in their bosoms, and others swelling, and cooing, and bowing about their dames, were enjoying the sunshine on the roof. ;When he entered the house the conquest of his heart was complete. It was one of those spacious farmhouses… a door left ajar gave him a peep into the best parlor, where the claw-footed chairs, and dark mahogany tables, shone like mirrors; and irons, with their accompanying shovel and tongs, glistened(闪闪发亮 ) from their covert of asparagus tops …and a corner cupboard, knowingly left open, displayed immense treasures of old silver and well-mended china. ;It was a fine autumnal day, the sky was clear and serene, and nature wore that rich and golden livery which we always associate with the idea of abundance…The small birds were taking their farewell banquets. In the fulness of their revelry（狂欢）, they fluttered, chirping and frolicking, from bush to bush, and tree to tree, capricious from the very profusion and variety around them …;Setting as a background for action;To create appropriate atmosphere;Ichabod Crane, fleeing on a horse from a ghost holding a head over its shoulders.;To reinforce theme;Thank You!