Contents

Introduction

Background and Value

Literature Review

Structure

relevant literatures

the development of the humorous literature

The Million Pound Note

synopsis of fortress besieged

the contrast of two literature

National characteristic in two literatures

contrast of language

contrast of behavior

contrast of psychology

contrast of modes of thinking

the plots of two literatures

the high point of the stories

the fates of the characters

Comparison of two literature

techniques of humor

logics of humor

Conclusion

Achievements

Limitations

Future Directions

References

Acknowledgement