The-Monster-怪才-综合英语4.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Why do you think Wagner made so many enemies? The reason for W to have made many enemies is also his conceit, because he could not tolerate anyone who disagreed with him, even over some trivial points like weather. He was under such a delusion of grandeur that he would do anything to defeat them in order to defend his image as a perfect genius rather than keep them as friends. He would pull endless wires in order to meet some man who admired his work and was able and anxious to be of use to him… Use as much influence as possible from behind the scenes He would use influence from as many people as possible in order to meet some admirer of his who was readily useful for him. Caricature A representation, especially pictorial or literary, in which the subjects distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic or grotesque effect. Bill Clinton? Elvis Presley? Madonna? Burlesque A literary or dramatic work that ridicules a subject either by presenting a solemn subject in an undignified style or an inconsequential subject in a dignified style. ?A?caricature?grossly exaggerates a distinctive or striking feature with intent to ridicule A burlesque usually denotes a dramatic work, suggests outlandish mimicry and broad comedy to provoke laughter Part 2 Has your attitude towards this monster changed a little when you finally find out who this monster is? Testimony ?a solemn statement made under oath bear testimony/witness to?something?? (formal) if something bears testimony to a fact, it proves that it is true? The numerous awards on his walls bear witness to his great success. V. testify:?submit testimony ? Between the lines To perceive or detect an obscure or unexpressed meaning:? 如果你仔细读这封信就会在字里行间发现他的真实用意。 And the curious thing about this record is that it doesnt matter in the least. Although the mon