the last leaf 最后一片叶子.ppt

* Unit 6 The Human Touch The Last Leaf 外国语学院 孟 昕 William Sydney Porter (1862 –1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henrys short stories are known for their wit, warm characterization, ironic plot twists and surprise endings. Scenes Events 1 3 Paras 1-2 Paragraphs Characters Sue, Johnsy. 2 the doctor, Sue Paras 3-8 Johnsy, Sue Paras 9-17 4 Paras 18-21 Behrman, Sue The doctor told Sue that Johnsy needed a strong will to live on. Johnsy decided that she would die when the last ivy leaf fell. She told Behrman about Johnsy’s fancy. Sue’s roommate Johnsy caught pneumonia Scenes Events 5 7 Paras 22-33 Paragraphs Characters Sue, Johnsy 6 the doctor, Sue Paras 34-37 Sue, Johnsy Paras 38-39 As Johnsy was encouraged by the last leaf that wouldn’t give in to the weather, her will to live returned. The doctor told Sue that Johnsy would recover, but Behrman caught pneumonia himself and his case was hopeless. Sue told Johnsy that Behrman had performed a kind deed without any thought of self. What was the relationship between the characters? According to the doctor, how would Johnsy be able to recover from pneumonia? Why did Johnsy count the ivy leaves? Who was Behrman? What kind of person was Behrman? What encouraged Johnsy to regain the will to live? According to the doctor, would Johnsy recover from pneumonia? ◆How come old Behrman caught pneumonia too? ◆Why did Sue call The Last Leaf Behrmans masterpiece? Skim Text A and find out other clues besides “the last ivy leaf”, which help organize the story into a whole. Skimming Clue 1: the last ivy leaf Clue 2: the doctor’s three visits Clue 3: soup Clue 4: the Bay of Naples Clue 5: Behrman’s masterpiece Johnsy was seriously ill. (LL. 11~23) 2. Johnsy had a 50-50 chance for survival and death while Old Behrman was incurably sick. (LL. 106~114) 3. Johnsy was sure to recover. (LL.115~116) Clue 2