What were the characteristics and functions of the last paragraph's description of the scenery?
The last paragraph of the novel was usually used to create an atmosphere, strengthen emotional expression, promote the development of the plot, or pave the way for the following. Its characteristics and functions are: 1. Creating an atmosphere: The last paragraph can describe the scenery, atmosphere, etc. to let the reader feel the environment and time of the story, so as to better understand the emotions and behavior of the characters. For example, in the novel " One Hundred Years of Solitude," the author Marquez described the constantly changing scenery outside the Marquez family's residence to express the passage of time and the decline of the family. 2. Enhancing emotional expression: The last paragraph of the description of the scenery can allow the reader to better feel the emotions of the characters through the description of the scenery. For example, in the novel " Dream of the Red Chamber ", Jia Baoyu wrote a poem " Burial of Flowers " after Lin Daiyu's death. It described the withered flowers and leaves in the garden and the desolate atmosphere to express Jia Baoyu's deep longing and grief for Lin Daiyu. 3. To promote the development of the plot: The description of the scenery in the last paragraph can promote the development of the plot through the description of the scenery and pave the way for the following. For example, in the novel " Water Margins," Lin Chong left Liangshan Lake after being recruited and passed through the desert. He described the desolation and heat of the desert as a foreshadowing for him to be forced to surrender to the imperial court and fall into a trap. 4. Paying the way for the following story: The description of the scenery in the last paragraph can pave the way for the following story so that the reader can better understand the emotions and behaviors of the characters. For example, in the novel Journey to the West, Sun Wukong experienced many dangers and difficulties on his way to the Western Heaven to obtain scriptures. Finally, he arrived at a mysterious cave. The scenery in the cave was described as a preparation for his final battle with the demons.