Analysis of Miles Hendon in The Prince and the Pauper

神州文学神删Analysis of Miles H [endonin The Prince and the Pauper张冀津李果爰北京师范大学外国语言文学学院北京100875摘要:麦尔斯.亨顿是《王子与贫儿》中的一个重要配角。him, which ulimately enables the Prince to elaim the truth. To他有着典型的骑士精神和绅士品格。他在全书中的重要地位ome extent, Hendon is the turning point of both Edward's life表现在以下两点:他是主题的反映,是全书故事的转折点。and the whole story.关键词:骑士绅士牺牲品Another facet of this character is that he corresponds withAbstract: Miles Hendon is a supporting character worthy of the main theme that lies behind the lines. Mark Twain takes ad-attention in The Prince and the Pauper. He shows the typical vantage of this novel to reveal the dark side of English society atcharacteristics of a knight and a gentleman. He is significant for that time. This theme is not only manifested by the Prince' s suf-the whole book in that he accords with the theme and he is a fering, but also by Hendon' s misfortune. One of the most sor-turning point of the story.rowful parts comes when Hendon takes Edward to his hometownKey words: knight, gentleman, victimwhere nobody claims to have known him. The people are sofrightened of Hendon' s cruel brother that they even do not dareIn Mark Twain' s The Prince and the Pauper, Miles Hendon to show sympathy when seeing Hendon being punished. This is ais the character that has drawn the readers’ attention. He has reflction of the reality. People were scared of the ones of higherthe typical personality of a knight and will always support the social status at that time. Consequently, they became indifferentPrince, whereas he suffers the adversities produced by the vi- to the unfairmess. Hendon is undoubtedly a victim of the cold -cious society. Being a supporting positive character, Hendon hearted society.spices the whole story.Hendon, who used to be a knight, was just one of the Lon- Mark Twain is concerned. This character distinguishes from thedon citizens living in the 16th century. With no spare words others for his generous love for the Prince. Hendon forms awasted, the author just depicts Hendon as a man who is always strong contrast with the rest who are greedy, merciless and bru-wearing smart knight costumes and a sword. His identity con- tal. Mark Twain gives Hendon a happy ending and shows thattributes to his character: unfettered, warm-hearted, generous and only men of Hendon s virtue deserve such an orbicular ending.righteous.Hendon is a character worthy of attention. He has been ad-Hendon is indispensable for the whole story. Whenever the mired for his exceptional virtue. Actually, he is the very personPrince is trapped in a despairing situation, Hendon will show up that gives hope to the readers, making them feel content whenas a hero to prevent the Prince from suffering more. Hendon is realizing that this kind of person exists.always standing up for the Prince and endeavoring to protect中国煤化工YHCNMH G