《达芬奇密码》中的悬念研究_英语论文

The study of suspense in The Da Vinci Code

摘 要

在侦探小说中，悬念是一种重要的写作技巧。作者适当地使用悬念，可以使读者对作品感到好奇和惊讶。《达芬奇密码》作为一本悬疑小说而言是非常成功的，而悬念的运用对其成功贡献良多。本文借助读者接受理论，分析了小说中不同类型的悬念，发掘悬念在推动情节发展和塑造人物上的作用，从而对这种写作技巧有一个更全面的了解。

关键词:《达芬奇密码》，悬念，读者接受理论

Abstract

Suspense is an important skill in writing detective novels. With the proper use of it, writers can make readers feel curious and surprised. As a detective novel, the Da Vinci Code is a big success, to which the skillful use of suspense has contributed a lot. With the help of Reception Theory, this thesis analyses different types of suspense in the novel, finding out its effects in plot processing and character building, so as to present a comprehensive understanding of this writing skill. 

Keywords: The Da Vinci Code, suspense, Reception Theory