Literary characters possess a genealogy.Indeed,stock characters like the evil genius or super villain boast family trees that readers can trace not only through time--in this case,starting in the late 19th century--bu...Literary characters possess a genealogy.Indeed,stock characters like the evil genius or super villain boast family trees that readers can trace not only through time--in this case,starting in the late 19th century--but also across borders.This study traces the genealogical roots of the modern super villain by examining,in turn,Ian Fleming's characters Ernst Blofeld and Dr.Julius No,Sax Rohmer's Dr.Fu Manchu,and Guy Boothby's Dr.Antonio Nikola.In"Orientalism",the author contends that the modern super villain is the embodiment of these writers'orientalist fantasies and fears.Finally,in"Mad Science",the argument is made that the evil geniuses of Fleming,Rohmer,and Boothby may very well be the offspring of an earlier stock character,the mad scientist,who trades monomania for megalomania.展开更多
Henry Fleming in The Red Badge of Courage is a naive person who just pay special attention to the glory the war will bring to him. Therefore, the essay will analyze Henry's full development as a real admirable her...Henry Fleming in The Red Badge of Courage is a naive person who just pay special attention to the glory the war will bring to him. Therefore, the essay will analyze Henry's full development as a real admirable hero. In the war, he understands the real meaning of the red badge.展开更多
Alexander Fleming was born in a remote, rural part of Scotland. After completing school he was employed by a shipping firm, though he didn’t much like it. In 1900, when the Boer War broke out between the United Kingd...Alexander Fleming was born in a remote, rural part of Scotland. After completing school he was employed by a shipping firm, though he didn’t much like it. In 1900, when the Boer War broke out between the United Kingdom and its colonies in southern Africa, Fleming and two brothers joined a Scottish regiment, which turned out to be as much a sporting club as anything. Soon after this, he got a legacy of 250 pounds from his uncle and decided to study medicine.展开更多
The koala^1 is a cutie,but does it steal^2 too much of the limelight^3？A new study adds quantitative detail to an ongoing debate over whether such＂conservation mascots^4＂receive publicity and funding to the detrime...The koala^1 is a cutie,but does it steal^2 too much of the limelight^3？A new study adds quantitative detail to an ongoing debate over whether such＂conservation mascots^4＂receive publicity and funding to the detriment of^5 animals typically deemed less attractive.展开更多
八十年代以来,人类李斯特菌病(Li—sterinsis in humans)的流行呈现出上升趋势.单核细胞增生性李斯特菌(Listeria m-onocytogenes)对人类的感染,不再仅限于高危人群(如孕妇、免疫不全症病人等),也包括健康人在内.李斯特菌病在北美的几...八十年代以来,人类李斯特菌病(Li—sterinsis in humans)的流行呈现出上升趋势.单核细胞增生性李斯特菌(Listeria m-onocytogenes)对人类的感染,不再仅限于高危人群(如孕妇、免疫不全症病人等),也包括健康人在内.李斯特菌病在北美的几次暴发流行,都是由于食用了被单核细胞增生性李斯特菌污染的食物引起的,例如元白菜沙拉(schle—ch等,1983)、巴氏消毒牛奶(Fleming等1985)、软乳酪(Bannister,1987)等.展开更多
Physicians of old described opium as like the finger of God; it can heal and it can smite, referring to its pain-relieving analgesic properties and its addiction. Sir Alexander Fleming pointed to the antibiotic proper...Physicians of old described opium as like the finger of God; it can heal and it can smite, referring to its pain-relieving analgesic properties and its addiction. Sir Alexander Fleming pointed to the antibiotic properties of substances produced by the Penicillium. mold and in contrast, we now know about the fungal mycotoxins produced展开更多
up 作为介词和副词,其用法和意义是众所周知的;然而作为动词,大家对它可能了解得不是太多。下面笔者将就 up 的动词用法及意义进行归类、分析。一、用于一般句式中:1.用作及物动词,意为“增加”、“提高”,相当于 increase、promote。1)...up 作为介词和副词,其用法和意义是众所周知的;然而作为动词,大家对它可能了解得不是太多。下面笔者将就 up 的动词用法及意义进行归类、分析。一、用于一般句式中:1.用作及物动词,意为“增加”、“提高”,相当于 increase、promote。1)They upped the price that they wanted for their house.展开更多
文摘Literary characters possess a genealogy.Indeed,stock characters like the evil genius or super villain boast family trees that readers can trace not only through time--in this case,starting in the late 19th century--but also across borders.This study traces the genealogical roots of the modern super villain by examining,in turn,Ian Fleming's characters Ernst Blofeld and Dr.Julius No,Sax Rohmer's Dr.Fu Manchu,and Guy Boothby's Dr.Antonio Nikola.In"Orientalism",the author contends that the modern super villain is the embodiment of these writers'orientalist fantasies and fears.Finally,in"Mad Science",the argument is made that the evil geniuses of Fleming,Rohmer,and Boothby may very well be the offspring of an earlier stock character,the mad scientist,who trades monomania for megalomania.
文摘Henry Fleming in The Red Badge of Courage is a naive person who just pay special attention to the glory the war will bring to him. Therefore, the essay will analyze Henry's full development as a real admirable hero. In the war, he understands the real meaning of the red badge.
文摘Alexander Fleming was born in a remote, rural part of Scotland. After completing school he was employed by a shipping firm, though he didn’t much like it. In 1900, when the Boer War broke out between the United Kingdom and its colonies in southern Africa, Fleming and two brothers joined a Scottish regiment, which turned out to be as much a sporting club as anything. Soon after this, he got a legacy of 250 pounds from his uncle and decided to study medicine.
文摘The koala^1 is a cutie,but does it steal^2 too much of the limelight^3？A new study adds quantitative detail to an ongoing debate over whether such＂conservation mascots^4＂receive publicity and funding to the detriment of^5 animals typically deemed less attractive.
文摘八十年代以来,人类李斯特菌病(Li—sterinsis in humans)的流行呈现出上升趋势.单核细胞增生性李斯特菌(Listeria m-onocytogenes)对人类的感染,不再仅限于高危人群(如孕妇、免疫不全症病人等),也包括健康人在内.李斯特菌病在北美的几次暴发流行,都是由于食用了被单核细胞增生性李斯特菌污染的食物引起的,例如元白菜沙拉(schle—ch等,1983)、巴氏消毒牛奶(Fleming等1985)、软乳酪(Bannister,1987)等.
文摘Physicians of old described opium as like the finger of God; it can heal and it can smite, referring to its pain-relieving analgesic properties and its addiction. Sir Alexander Fleming pointed to the antibiotic properties of substances produced by the Penicillium. mold and in contrast, we now know about the fungal mycotoxins produced
文摘up 作为介词和副词,其用法和意义是众所周知的;然而作为动词,大家对它可能了解得不是太多。下面笔者将就 up 的动词用法及意义进行归类、分析。一、用于一般句式中:1.用作及物动词,意为“增加”、“提高”,相当于 increase、promote。1)They upped the price that they wanted for their house.
