Abstract: The spread and prevalence of Harry Porter novels in the world has formed a kind of cultural phenomenon. The “figureground” theory produced from the psychology can not only be used for the interpretation of language, but also be used for cognitive interpretation of literary works. Based on “figure ground” theory, the animal images of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban are analyzed and the narrative craftsmanship of the novel is illustrated.

Key words: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, figureground, animal image, cognitive interpretation

摘要： ：哈利·波特系列小说在全世界范围内的传播和流行已经形成一种文化现象。产生于心理学的图形—背景理论不仅可用于对语言的解读，也可用于对文学作品进行认知解读。基于图形—背景理论视角，对《哈利·波特与阿兹卡班囚徒》中的动物意象进行解析，阐释小说叙事的匠心所在。

关键词: 《哈利·波特与阿兹卡班囚徒》, 图形—背景, 动物意象, 认知解读