The Th.ree Ravens 三只乌鸦.pptVIP

英语翻译二班 The Three Ravens background main idea images whole ballad appreciation background-----the popular ballads in the field of literature, folk literature, especialy ballads,became an important feature in 15th century.ballad is dirived from the latin ballare,that isto dance. the three ravens is the Scotland ballad.this ballad consists of 11 two-lined stanzas.it is said the three ravens came from the same folk story-------the two corbies(《两只渡鸦》) main idea------the Three Ravens There were three ravens sat on a tree, They were as black as they might be. The one of them said to his mate, Where shall we our breakefast take? Down in yonder green field, There lies a knight slain under his shield. His hounds they lie down at his feet, So well they can their master keep. His hawkes they fly so eagerly, Theres no fowl dare come him nigh. Down there comes a fallow doe, As great with young as she might go. She lifted up his bloody head, And kissed his wounds that were so red. She got him up upon her backe, And carried him to earthen lake. She buried him before the prime, She was dead herselfe ere even-song time. God send every gentleman, Such haukes, such hounds, and such a leman. images the ravens the knight the hounds the hawks the doe the ravens seeing the touching scene,the ravens seemed to forget all about the hunger,but to pary for humans. the ravens-------compassionate and upright friends the knight the author of the ballads were the poorest people in lowest class in society,who hated war,and were eager to live peaceful life. the knight--------nobility,courage,justice,sacrifice. the hounds though the master was dead,his hounds they lie down at his feet,so well they can their master keep. the hounds--------loyalty and peotection. the hawks the eagle is the master in the sky,representing speed,power and wisdom.his hawks they fly so eagerly,there is no fowl dare come nigh. the hawk