pride_and_prejudice讲解_英语学习_外语学习_教育专区.ppt

英国文学课 奥斯丁小说:《傲慢与偏见》 Jane Austen (1775-1817) 她以十分逼真的手法刻画了一些普普通通的、而非出类拔萃的人，他们通过极其普通的谈话和行为举止把自己完全而一致的呈现出来。简奥斯汀的沉静和自制，以及绝妙地用平静的言辞去表达她平静的内容，这些特点，较之于那些热情洋溢、言辞滔滔不绝的伟大作家，同样显示出她的创作天才。---《剑桥英国文学史》 Jane Austen’s Life Austen’s HouseChawton Jane Austen’s Novels 1. Sense and Sensibility《理智与情感》 2. Pride and Prejudice《傲慢与偏见》 3. Northanger Abbey《诺桑觉寺》 4. Mansfield Park 《曼斯菲尔德庄园》 5. Emma《爱玛》 6. Persuasion《劝告》 Austens plots, though fundamentally comic, highlight the dependence of women on marriage to secure social standing and economic security. In all of Austens novels her heroines are ultimately married. About the title Pride and Prejudice Q: Who embodies the characteristic of “pride” and who embodies “prejudice”? First Impressions Mr. Bennet A bookish and intelligent gentleman somewhat withdrawn from society The five daughters of the Bennets Wickham Theme Satire Tone Selected reading People’s value Comment from others Links There are three kinds of motivations or attitudes towards marriage. Those who marry for fortune, money and social rank. Those who marry for beauty, attraction and passion regardless of economic conditions or personal merits. Those who marry for love which is based on consideration of the person’s personal merit as well as his economical and social status. In the beginning, Elizabeth and Darcy were distant from each other because of their prejudice. The series of events which they both experienced gave them the opportunity to understand one another and the time to reconcile their feelings for each other. Thus, their mutual understanding is the foundation of their relationship and will lead them to a peaceful and lasting marriage. This relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy reveals the importance of getting to know one’s partner before marry