A-Horseman-in-the-Sky-(空中骑士)-PPT完整版.ppt

A Horseman in the Sky The writer Ambrose Bierce1842 to 1914American editorialist (社论作家)Journalist, short story writer Fabulist（寓言家） Satirist (讽刺家) Characteristic Nick name: Bitter Bierce ”The sardonic view of human nature Style Brief introduction Plot The young Virginian, named Carter Druse, decides to fight for the north. He finds himself unavoidably having to kill a horseman spy fighting for the south that he discovers while on the watch. It turns out that the man he killed is his father. Part1A soldier lay in a clump of laurel. He was asleep at his post of duty. Narration Interposed (插叙)Part2 The son Druse told hos father that he wanted to join in the Union regiment. His father agreed and told him ”whatever may occur, do what you conceive to be your duty.” Part3 The soldier Druse recognised the enemy, but after a moment hesitation he fired his shot. Part4 The enemy which the son shot was his father.Climax Set The American Civil War Characters Carter Druse Loyal, brave soldier Carter Druse’ fatherSurprised by his son’s decision but supported his idea A great father FreedomSlavery Thank you!