文学作品是现实社会的缩影,是对现实生活的反映,并对现实生活进行升华。文学作品中不仅展现了社会各阶层的人物,不同国家的风俗,还可以让读者有精神上的升华,甚至得到道德方面的提升。“好的文学作品可以超越时间和空间同另一个国家或不同历史时期的读者直接交流。”(蔡海恋,2011)《普通高中英语课程标准(实验)》(以下简称《课标》)建议任意选修课的欣赏类中开设《英语文学欣赏入门》并在高中英语课程目 Literary works are the microcosm of the real society, the reflection of real life and the sublimation of real life. Literary works not only show the characters of all walks of life in society, customs of different countries, but also allow readers to have the spirit of sublimation, and even moral upgrade. “Good literary works can transcend time and space to communicate directly with readers of other countries or different historical periods.” (Cai Hai Lian, 2011) “Suggestions for the General High School English Curriculum Standard (Experiment)” (hereinafter referred to as the “Curriculum Standard”) Appreciation of any optional elective courses set up “Introduction to English literature appreciation” and high school English courses