[英语学习]Lec 2 EdwardsPuritanismFranklinAmericanDream.ppt

1. The American Dream an integral part of American spirit 1) self-made success 2) Benjamin Franklin as its epitome 3) Enchantment Disillusionment of the American dream XQH-AHU-2011 2. Life A man of versatility Born humble, the tenth son of soap maker; began to work with his father at the age of 10, a soap boiler; Apprentice Printer from 12 to 17; little formal education but read widely. He published newspaper: The Pennsylvania Gazette (《宾夕法尼亚公报》 One of the Founding Fathers of the United States XQH-AHU-2011 3. The Autobiography (1771-1790) XQH-AHU-2011 one of the classics of autobiography A record of his reflections on his rise to wealth and fame: self-discipline, self-examination, self-reliance and self-improvement Representation of American enlightenment and the fulfillment of American Dream. XQH-AHU-2011 Selected reading from The Autobiography  The Autobiography (1815): A Chronology 4 divisions: recordings of about 20 years (1771-1790, age of 65-84) of his life , writing, family, work, political career, public projects etc Division Began Writing In At Age Place Years Covered 1 1771 65 England 1706-1730 2 1784 78 France 1731-1748 3 1788 83 Philadelphia 1749-1757 4 1789-90 84 Philadelphia Inconsistent List of Virtues 1. TEMPERANCE. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation. 2. SILENCE. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. 3. ORDER. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time. 4. RESOLUTION.Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve. 5. FRUGALITY. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e. waste nothing 6. INDUSTRY.Lose no time; be always employd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions. List of Virtues 7. SINCERITY.Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly. 8. JUSTICE. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefi