《英语短篇小说选读》讲义(第十五周)
15-16章
第15章英汉语义修辞格对比[1] “计算机硬件是躯壳，软件是灵魂，没有软件的计算机是无法工作的。
这就好像录像机没有录像带，看不到录像节目一样。
”（刘文普等编审《计算机应用初级教材》）[2] “共同语是现代教育的血液。
从共同语是否普及，可以测试现代教育是否发达。
”（周有光《语言生活现代化》）[3] ' Life is a yo- yo. It's a series of ups and downs. '( Ronnie Manalo Ruiz Metaphor ) [4] ' I trembled down to Room H. In the hall I was nearly knocked over by a boy illegally running. I should have told him off; instead, I apologized. It was all wrong, my mood was all placatory; I was, inwardly, all white flag.'( Edward Blishen Roaring Boys) [5] “由于注射了科学这支‘强身剂’，县真菌厂一年就转亏为盈。
”（《文摘周报》84.5.11）[6] " ... Cato's death left the Senate 'an orphan' ..."( Perelman, CH: A Treatise on Argumentation p. 402) [7] The light music of whisky falling into glasses made an agreeable interlude.( James Joyce ) [8] " His eyes were bent fixedly before him and throughout his whole countenance there reigned a stony rigidity."( Edgar Allan Poe) [9] " ... A succession of startled substitutes had stood before them, ducked, winced and fled. "( From Roaring Boys by Edward Blishen ) [10] " A high cold star on a winter's night is the word he feels that she says to him. "( Stephen Crane )[11] “那是我们七彩的诗卷，青春出版社编辑出版，封面是开花的春天，封底是流泪的夜晚。
《英语短篇小说选读》讲义(第三周)
Story 2 Discussion
Story 2 Discussion
Plot summary Who: Peyton Farquhar —a plantation owner of the South; a slave master Where: Owl Creek Bridge
When: during the Civil War
Omniscient point of view
• Definition: a narrator knows everything about all the characters. (all-knowing) • Such a narrator is free to move and to comment at will, and can tell us what characters say and do as well as their thoughts and feelings. • E.g. Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour”
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story 2 An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
—Ambrose Bierce —Plot
Adapted film 猫头鹰桥事件 La Rivière du hibou (1962) 导演: 罗伯特· 安利可 编剧: Ambrose Bierce 制片国家/地区: 法国 语言: 英语 上映日期: 1962 片长: 28分钟
• Third-person narrator does not appear as a character in a story. • Third-person narrator may see into the minds of all characters, a single character, or none of the characters but merely describes events from the outside. • A) omniscient point of view • B) limited omniscient point of view • C) objective or dramatic point of view
《英语短篇小说选读》讲义(第一周)(12英本2班) (1)
Today‟s Agenda
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—Chapter 1 Plot (I)
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A woman is sitting in her old, shuttered house. She knows that she is alone in the whole world; every other thing is dead. The doorbell rings.
Story? Essay? Poem? Play?
Novel
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About the course
Expected duration: 16 weeks Overview Selected readings of English short stories is a class that uses famous short stories in both American and British literature to help students enhance their reading ability, get to know the cultures of foreign countries, and most importantly, master the basic literary criticism skills. Students in this course will focus on the function and significance of basic elements of the short stories upon various selected readings.
《英语短篇小说选读》讲义(13周)
Theme:
•The statement about views of life. •It is an abstract concept (general ideas) (particular)
Theme Versus Subject
• Subject: what a work is about. It can usually
• When you have stated the theme of a story, would you say that the theme of that particular story reinforces values you hold, or does it to some degree challenge them?
II. Difference between theme and
subject
1
2
Subject:
•The focal point of the story. •Such as fate, love, war, death, growth, racial prejudice, etc. (universal)
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III. Finding the theme
How can we identify the theme of a story? • Asking questions
In other words, what specific details, characters, actions, incidents, etc, suggest the truth of the theme statement?
骆驼祥子第十五章阅读笔记
骆驼祥子第十五章阅读笔记(中英文实用版)英文文档："Camel Xiangzi" Chapter 15 Reading NotesChapter 15 of "Camel Xiangzi" is a pivotal chapter in the novel, as it marks a significant turning point for the protagonist, Xiangzi.The chapter begins with Xiangzi"s purchase of a second-hand cart, which symbolizes his aspiration for a better life and his determination to succeed through hard work.However, his dream is quickly shattered when he is drafted into the army during the war.The chapter highlights the arbitrary conscription policies of the time, which robbed many ordinary citizens of their freedom and destroyed their lives.Xiangzi"s experience in the army is harrowing, as he is subjected to harsh conditions and treated as a mere commodity.This part of the chapter serves as a stark reminder of the残酷现实of war and the suffering it inflicts on innocent people.Upon his return from the army, Xiangzi finds himself in a desolate and unfamiliar city.The once bustling streets are now filled with ruins and despair.This vivid description creates a sense of desolation and hopelessness, reflecting the state of the society at that time.Xiangzi"s struggle to adapt to the changed environment and his constant search for meaning and hope in his life are the central themes of this chapter.The chapter also introduces new characters, such as Lao Zhang and Lao Liu, who provide Xiangzi with different perspectives on life and society.Their conversations often lead to profound reflections on the human condition, the nature of happiness, and the importance of resilience in the face of adversity.Overall, Chapter 15 of "Camel Xiangzi" offers a profound exploration of the human spirit"s resilience and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unpredictable world.It serves as a powerful reminder of the historical context of the novel and the profound impact it had on the lives of ordinary people.中文文档：《骆驼祥子》第十五章阅读笔记《骆驼祥子》第十五章是小说中的一个关键章节，它标志着主人公祥子生活的一个重大转折。
《英语短篇小说选读》讲义(第八周)详解
(3) General environment of the characters, such as historical background, religion, occupation, moral and emotional conditions. (4) The character’s occupation and daily manner of living.
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Chapter 4 Setting (I)
I. Definition of plot II. Functions III. Case Study
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Today’s Age1 Plot (I)
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暖心小说《小王子》第15章
暖心小说《小王子》第15章The sixth planet was ten times larger than the last one. It was inhabited by an old gentleman who wrote voluminous books.第六颗行星则要大十倍。
上面住着一位老先生，他在写作大部头的书。
"Oh, look! Here is an explorer!" he exclaimed to himself when he saw the little prince coming.“瞧！来了一位探险家。
”老先生看到小王子时，叫了起来。
The little prince sat down on the table and panted a little. He had already traveled so much and so far!小王子在桌旁坐下，有点气喘吁吁。
他跑了多少路啊！"Where do you come from?" the old gentleman said to him.“你从哪里来的呀？”老先生问小王子。
"What is that big book?" said the little prince. "What are you doing?"“这一大本是什么书？你在这里干什么？”小王子问道。
"I am a geographer," the old gentleman said to him.“我是地理学家。
”老先生答道。
"What is a geographer?" asked the little prince.“什么是地理学家？”"A geographer is a scholar who knows the location of all the seas, rivers, towns, mountains, and deserts."“地理学家，就是一种学者，他知道哪里有海洋，哪里有江河、城市、山脉、沙漠。
《英语短篇小说选读》讲义(第六七周)PPT课件
Through action
Characterization by the author
• In the most customary form of telling, the author interrupts the narrative and reveals directly, through a series of editorial comments on the nature and personality of the characters, including, the thoughts and feelings that enter and pass through the character’s minds.
development
Flat character Dynamic character Static character
Simple personality, a single trait, Minor role Develop or change as the story progresses
Remain the same
• How many ways do we have to analyze the characterization in a fiction?
Two methods
Through the author’s comment
Characterization by showing (dramatic)
major or central
opponent against whom the protagonist struggles
characteristics Round character
Araby英语短篇小说故事梗概
Araby英语短篇小说故事梗概第一篇：Araby英语短篇小说故事梗概Even though the narrator claims that he is clam and not crazy, he absolutely loses his mind and can’t control his behavior.The calmness that he attempts to show in the narration is the best proof of his insanity.we could tell how crazy the feeling of the narrator about the old man by his description of the old man.The narrator loves the old man but he can’t stand the old man’s vulture-like eye.He is so afraid of the eye that he decided to kill the old man.This abnormal decision shows how crazy the narrator is because no one would be so obsessed of an old man but so afraid of his eyes that tried to kill him.Some people may question his craziness since he was cautious and calm when he murdered the old man.However, the calmness was just temporary.He was irrational and went into illusion again when questioned by the police.He is in an extremely unstable mental state and the horrible idea in his mind has driven himself crazy.The perspective of first person narrator in the article made it possible for anyone to be the listener.Despite it seems to be story that the narrator wrote to everyone, I think it is possible that he just told what happened to himself instead of sharing his story with others.Given that he was totally out of control, he just intended to talk to himself.This might be a way for him to let himself calm down.He tried to recall all the things in order to prove that he was rational.I think the most horrible part in the story is the conversation the narrator said to himself.Since the crazy narrator attempted to show how calm he is, his rational words and mad behavior are the most obviously comparison.The narrator's emotional instability provides a clear counterargumentto his assertions of good judgment.It is impossible for a normal people to behave in such an inconsistent manner.: The protagonist of the “The Tell-Tale Heart” is a classic example of Poe's unreliable narrator, a man who cannot be trusted to tell the objective truth of what is occurring.His unreliability becomes immediately evident in the first paragraph of the story, when he insists on his clarity of mind and attributes any signs of madness to his nervousness and oversensitivity, particularly in the area of hearing.However, as soon as he finishes his declaration of sanity, he offers an account that has a series of apparent logical gaps that can only be explained by insanity.In his writings, Poe often sought to capture the state of mind of psychotic characters, and the narrator of this story exhibits leaps of reasoning that more resemble the logic of dreams than they do the thought processes of a normal human being.第二篇：英语小说读后感 A Book Report of ArabyA Book Report: “ Araby”“Araby”is a short story written by James Joyce, published in his 1914 collection Dubliners.In “Araby” James Joyce starts the story by adopting the first person point of view so as to give readers a sense that they are a part of the story.“I” , the narrator in the story, always reminds readers of their own adulthood.It helps us to recall our innocent and sweet love stories while we were at the age of the narrator’s.At the beginning of the story, the author describes the street where “I” lived as a secluded ,isolated and quiet place.As it is presented: “North Richmond Street, being blind, was a quiet street except at the hour when the Christian Brothers' School set the boys free.An uninhabited house of two storeys stood at the blind end, detached from its neighbors in a square ground.The other housesof the street, conscious of decent lives within them, gazed at one another with brown imperturbable faces.” [1] The setting reveals the dreary and tedious life of Dublin.Mangan’s sister appears in the narrator’s sight and l ightens his gloomy life.Apart from that, when Mangan’s sister talked about the bazaar with “I” , it is the first as well as the only conversation between the two characters.“I” acted as a brave knight who fight for his romantic and ideal lover and went to the bazaar—Araby.After an intolerable and unpleasant journey on the train, the narrator eventually came to the bazaar, but just turned out to be an disappointed place.He became angry and anguished.Even the readers feel sympathy for his suffering.In fact, t he “Araby” much seems like an mysterious and exotic part of the world.It merely exists in one’s imagination.Mangan’s sister is considered as a symbol of brightness, helping him escaping from the current tedious daily life, which unfortunately can only last for a short period.Everyone are bound to experience frustration when entering the adults’ world.A young, sensitive and innocent boy will grow to be mature and disillusioned.Works Cited [1] Joyce, J(1914).Dubliners.London: Grant Richards.第三篇：如何写故事梗概如何写故事梗概就是简要地把故事说出来，也就是讲述大意。
《英语短篇小说阅读指导》PPT课件模板
Focusing on emotions
Tip: Read emotions through
Setting: outside the station the night before the tone!
unbelievable, hurt, unjustly accused, prejudiced, helpless,
• 69. What words can be used to describe Mr. Ezenwa?
• A. Hopeless and pessimistic. • B. Mysterious and troublesome. • C. Affectionate and persistent. • D. Energetic and sympathetic.
Background information
Reflection
Why was the old man arrested?
a bag of dried bitter-leaf which could of course be mistaken for anything that resulted in him getting read his rights and charged with … possession???
Guidance on reading short stories
---focusing on emotions
把握短篇小说中的情感表达
A sample of a short story
• Setting: when and where • Characters: who • Plot: what • Theme: the message of the story
现当代文学名著十五讲
现当代文学名著十五讲(中英文版)Title: Fifteen Lectures on Modern and Contemporary Literary MasterpiecesLecture 1: Introduction to Modern and Contemporary LiteratureWelcome to our course on modern and contemporary literary masterpieces.Over the next fifteen lectures, we will explore some of the most influential works of literature from the past century.This period has seen a vast array of literary movements and styles, from the experimental techniques of modernism to the realist approaches of postmodernism.We will examine how these works reflect the social, political, and cultural contexts of their time, and how they continue to resonate with readers today.第一讲：现代和当代文学简介欢迎参加我们的现代和当代文学名著课程。
在接下来的十五讲中，我们将探讨过去一个世纪最具影响力的文学作品。
这一时期涌现出了众多文学运动和风格，从现代主义的实验技巧到后现代主义的真实手法。
我们将探讨这些作品如何反映它们所在时代的社交、政治和文化背景，以及它们如何继续与今天的读者产生共鸣。
Lecture 2: James Joyce"s UlyssesIn this lecture, we will delve into James Joyce"s Ulysses, a novel often hailed as the greatest work of modern literature.Published in 1922, thenovel is set on a single day in Dublin and tells the interconnected stories of several characters.We will discuss Joyce"s use of stream-of-consciousness writing, which allows readers to experience the thoughts and emotions of his characters in real time.We will also explore the novel"s rich symbolism and its examination of identity, nationality, and sexuality.第二讲：詹姆斯·乔伊斯的《尤利西斯》在本讲中，我们将深入探讨詹姆斯·乔伊斯的《尤利西斯》，这部小说通常被誉为现代文学的巅峰之作。
Chapter 15 Telling the boy a story 第十五回 给男孩讲故事
Chapter 15 Telling the boy a story 第十五回给男孩讲故事作者：Paulo Coelho来源：《疯狂英语·新悦读》2021年第05期除了鼓勵牧羊少年要履行自己的天命外，老者又给男孩讲述了什么故事呢？他为什么要这么做？老者帮助牧羊少年的条件变了吗？The old man related that， the week before， he had been forced to appear before a miner， and had taken the form of a stone. The miner had abandoned everything to go mining for emeralds（绿宝石）. For five years he had been working by a certain river， and had examined hundreds of thousands of stones looking for an emerald. The miner was about to give it all up， right at the point when， if he were to examine just one more stone—just one more—he would find his emerald. Since the miner had sacrificed（牺牲） everything to his personal legend， the old man decided to become involved. He transformed himself into a stone that rolled up to the miners foot. The miner， with all the anger and frustration of his five fruitless years， picked up the stone and threw it aside. But he had thrown it with such force that it broke the stone it fell upon， and there， embedded（嵌入） in the broken stone， was the most beautiful emerald in the world.“People learn， early in their lives， what is their reason for being，” said the old man， with a certain bitterness. Maybe thats why they give up on it so early， too. But thats the way it is.”The boy reminded the old man that he had said something about hidden treasure.“Treasure is uncovered by the force of flowing water， and it is buried by the same currents，” said the old man. “If you want to learn about your own tre asure， you will have to give me one⁃tenth of your flock.”“What about one⁃tenth of my treasure？”The old man looked disappointed.“If you start out by promising what you dont even have yet， youll lose your desire to work toward gett ing it.”The boy told him that he had already promised to give one⁃tenth of his treasure to the Gypsy.“Gypsies are experts at getting people to do that，” sighed the old man. “In any case， its good that youve learned that everything in life has its price. That is what Warrior of the Light tries to teach.”The old man returned the book to the boy.“Tomorrow， at this same time， bring me a tenth of your flock. And I will tell you how to find the hidden treasure. Good afternoon.”And he vanished around the corner of the plaza.Reading CheckWhat did the old man intend to imply in his story？_______________________________________。
《英语短篇小说选读》讲义(第九周)
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Story 5 Discussion
Close Reading:
What does Mansfield want to achieve through her descriptions of the poor people’s life in contrast with that of the upper-middle class?
made cream cheese & lemon-curd
receive cream puffs
Story 5 Discussion
Close Reading:
Characters
Mrs. Sheridan: Mr. Sheridan's wife and mother of Laura, Laurie, Meg, and, Jose. She is in charge of the household on a daily-basis. The workers: who put up a marquee in the garden Mr. Sheridan: Mrs. Sheridan's husband and father of Laura, Laurie, Meg, and, Jose. On the day of the party, he goes to work but joins the party later that evening. Kitty Maitland: a friend of Laura and a party guest Sadie, a female house servant
英语短篇小说选读带翻译DinnerReservation
英语短篇小说选读带翻译Dinner ReservationDinner Reservation预订晚餐Mike and Maria had been living together in their apartment for one month already. To commemorate this event, they decided to go out and have a special dinner. Since Mike worked during the week and Maria went to school and worked as well, they planned it for the weekend. Mike and Maria had not decided on where to go yet. Maria had suggested a restaurant. Mike asked her which one. She did not have a specific location in mind.迈克和玛丽亚在他们的公寓一起生活一个月了。
为了纪念这一事件，他们决定出去吃一顿特别的晚餐。
在迈克工作和玛丽亚去上学同时工作的那段时间，他们就在计划着周末。
迈克和玛丽亚还没有决定去哪儿呢，玛丽亚建议去餐厅，迈克问她哪一个，她还没有想到一个理想的地方。
Maria suggested that they look on the internet to search for restaurants. Mike thought it a good idea and opened up his laptop. Mike turned on his laptop and went on Google to make a search. Mike always searched for information on Google. It never failed to provide good results. Mike asked Maria what he should search. Maria told him to search for nearby restaurants. Mike said to be more specific. Mike tried searching fine-dining restaurants. He got hundred of results.玛丽亚建议他们看在互联网上搜索餐馆，迈克认为它是个好主意并打开了他的手提电脑，电脑打开后，他就去谷歌展开搜索。
《Short Stories》 讲义
《Short Stories》讲义在文学的广袤天地中，短篇小说（Short Stories）犹如一颗颗璀璨的明珠，以其简洁而有力的笔触，展现出丰富多样的世界。
短篇小说虽然篇幅不长，但却蕴含着深刻的思想、动人的情感和精彩的情节，能够在有限的文字里给读者带来无尽的遐想和深刻的触动。
短篇小说的一个显著特点是其紧凑的结构。
与长篇小说不同，短篇小说没有足够的篇幅去慢慢铺陈和展开复杂的情节线索。
它需要作者迅速抓住核心冲突或问题，并以高效的方式推动故事的发展。
这就像是一场精彩的短跑比赛，在短距离内爆发出全部的能量和魅力。
比如，莫泊桑的《项链》就是一个很好的例子。
整个故事围绕着女主人公玛蒂尔德借项链、丢项链、赔项链这一简单而紧凑的情节展开，却深刻地揭示了虚荣的代价和生活的无常。
作者在有限的篇幅内，通过精准的描写和巧妙的情节设置，让读者迅速沉浸在故事中，与主人公一同经历喜怒哀乐。
在人物塑造方面，短篇小说同样有着独特的魅力。
由于篇幅的限制，短篇小说往往不能像长篇小说那样对人物进行全方位、多层次的细致刻画。
但这并不意味着短篇小说中的人物就会显得单薄。
相反，作者需要通过简洁而富有表现力的手法，勾勒出人物的鲜明特征和性格特点。
以欧·亨利的《麦琪的礼物》为例，男女主人公为了给对方送上一份惊喜的礼物，各自做出了牺牲。
在这个简短的故事中，作者通过对他们行动和心理的简洁描写，让读者清晰地感受到了他们之间深厚的爱情以及善良、纯真的品质。
情节的设计在短篇小说中至关重要。
一个引人入胜的情节能够迅速抓住读者的注意力，并让他们一直保持阅读的兴趣直到故事的结尾。
短篇小说的情节往往具有强烈的戏剧性和转折性，能够在短时间内给读者带来强烈的情感冲击。
像契诃夫的《变色龙》，通过描写警官奥楚蔑洛夫在处理“狗咬人”事件中的反复无常，其态度随着狗主人身份的变化而不断改变，情节的巧妙设计让读者在对这种丑态的嘲笑中，深刻地感受到了当时社会的黑暗和人性的扭曲。
7下英语读本 Chapter 15 - 教师版
Chapter 15诵读Help in need帮助有需要帮助的I often go to the park near my home. I always see a little boy there. He wears a white T-shirt and black trousers. In front of him is a basket of flowers. He sells flowers from early morning to late at night.我经常去我家附近的公园。
我总是在那里看到一个小男孩。
他穿着白色的t恤和黑色的裤子。
在他面前的是一篮花。
他从早到晚卖花。
Some other boys also sell flowers in front of the park. But no one is like this boy. He asks everyone to buy his flowers. When he sees me, he always follows me and says, “Please buy a flower. Please.” I don’t like that, and I never buy any flowers from him.其他一些男孩也在公园前面卖花。
但是没有人能像这个男孩。
他让每个人都买他的花。
当他看到我，他总是跟着我说，“请买一朵花。
”请。
“我不喜欢这样，我从来没有从他那里买过花。
Today, I go to the park again. The boy is there. He sits in the same place. I don’t want him to follow me, so I don’t look at him. I walk past him into the park.今天，我又去了公园。
男孩在那里。
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Irony
What Is Irony? Common forms
Review
What Is Irony?
Definition of Irony
Irony is a figure of speech that achieves emphasis by saying the opposite of what is meant, the intended meaning of the words being the opposite of their usual sense.
Situational Irony
situational irony
“It’s no use going to see little Hans in winter,” the miller used to say to his wife. “when people are in trouble we must leave them alone and not bother them, that is my idea of friendship and I am sure I am right. So I shall wait till spring comes, and then I shall visit him and he will give me a large bouquet of primrose, and that will make him very happy.” “You think so much about others,” said his wife. “it’s pleasure to hear what you say about friendship. I am sure the priest himself cannot say such beautiful things as you do, though he lives in a three-storeyed house, and wears a gold ring on his little finger.” (Oscar Wilder: The Devoted Friend)
here it is used in a rakish manner)
d. This diligent student seldom reads
more than an hour per month.
这个勤奋的学生每个月读书时间不超过一小时。
Situational Irony
In situational irony,
what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate.
• is often humorous
• may mock human plans and intentions, which in real life often come to little
• is the simplest kind of irony • can become sarcasm（讽刺挖苦） if taken to a harsh extreme
a. What a noble illustration of the tender law of his favored country! — they let the paupers go to sleep! (Dickens) 这是证明他那可爱的国家的仁慈法律 的一个多么漂亮的例证！— 他们允 许穷人睡觉！
camp. Βιβλιοθήκη he was all alone and in terrible pain.
The rest of the men built a campfire outside and gathered around it to wait. (anxious)
Suddenly, a sharp cry broke the air...the cry of a new
born baby. All the men jumped to their feet. (hilarious)
Discussion on story 13
Close reading Q: Describe the Christening of Luck. Who proposed the name and what was its implication to the camp people? Q: What great changes did the Luck bring to the Camp? Q: Try to explore the symbolic meaning of the baby luck in the story
• b. It is incredible that mere ignorance should have achieved such masterpieces of horror.
很难想象人们仅仅出于无知会搞出这 些可怕的杰作。 (masterpieces here means the opposite— the extremely ugly building)
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Discussion on story 13
Plot summary
The story takes place in a small struggling mining town located in the foothills of the California mountains at the time of the gold rush. The camp is suffering from a long string of bad luck. With only one woman in their midst, it seems as though the miners have no future. However, the tide turns when a small boy is born. "Thomas Luck" is the first newborn the camp has seen in ages. The miners become cheerful, plant begins to grow, there's talk of building a hotel to attract outsiders. Unfortunately, the hope is wiped out by the sudden death of Luck in a flood. Water brought gold to the gulches, giving miners their first glimmer of hope. And water takes away what seems their last glimmer—Luck.
Dramatic Irony
Dramatic irony
occurs when the reader or the audience knows something important that the character does not know. • adds greatly to the tension in stories, plays, and movies
Instructor: Esther Lv
9th December, 2014
Week 15
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Discussion on story 13
Close reading
Q: Is the title suggestive? Why is it called “roaring camp”? (p.99/p.102)
A: Many of these gold miners were criminals. All of them were violent. They filled the peaceful mountain air with shouting and gun shots. The
c. Now, he had not even a penny with him and did not have to think about what to eat for lunch, wonderful!
现在他一名不文，也不必操心午饭吃什么了，真 棒！
(wonderful means the opposite — bad;
diggers behave throughout the event? (p.99)
A: the men of Roaring Camp were quiet. A crowd was
gathered in front of a small wooden house by the river. Inside that cabin was "Cherokee Sal," the only woman in
Today’s Agenda
—Continued study on story 13
—Chapter 8 Irony —Told by the Schoolmaster
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• heightens the sense of humor in comedies and deepens the sense of dread in tragedies