高英 lesson 2.pptVIP

2007/7 Unit 2 Marrakech By George Orwell Background Knowledge George Orwell Morocco Marrakech French Colonies Jews Detailed Analysis of the Text 1) What kind of writing is the text? Expository writing 2) Which sentence expresses the theme of the text? (or : Which is the thesis statement?) All colonial empires are in reality founded upon this fact (para.3) 3) What is the theme of the text? The author denounces the evils of colonialism. He mercilessly exposes poverty, misery and degradation of the native people in the colonies. These people are not considered nor are they tr