Abstract:This paper mainly explores the symbolic meaning of red in the novel Gone with the Wind. By studying the different meanings of red in the novel Gone with the Wind, it brings some inspirations and thoughts to the linguistic research and language teaching, and also brings new perspectives and thoughts to the understanding of Gone with the Wind.In human language, there are a large number of words to record color. This paper combines the red in life and makes a specific analysis of the red in the novel.In linguistics, color words have different uses, cultural values and cultural implications in literary works, which require us to study seriously, and it is the aim I wrote this paper.

Key words: Red; symbolism; Gone with the Win; linguistic studies

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Abstract

中文摘要

Introduction-1

I.-The Symbolic Significance of Red in Literary Works-3

A. The Basic Meaning of Red in the Public Eye-3

B. The Interpretation of Red in Literary Works-4

II. The Specific Analysis of Red in Novel Gone with the Wind-6

A. The Role of Red in Shaping Characters-6

B. The Effect of Red in Shaping the Environment and Time-8

III. The Aesthetic Significance of Red in the Artistic Creation of Gone with the Wind-11

A. Analysis of the Aesthetic Significance of Red in the Plot-11

B. Analysis of the Aesthetic Significance of Red in Characterization-12

Conclusion-14

Bibliography-16

Acknowledgments-17