(共12张PPT)
The Million Pound Bank Note
a short story :
(original version)
by Mark Twain
a play:
(adapted from the
short story)
a film :
directed by Ronald Neame
The Million Pound Bank Note
Skim the play and try to fill in the form below.
time place characters
(people) events
1903
London
① Henry
②Roderick
③Oliver
④the servant
①Roderick and Oliver wanted to make a bet.
②They found
the young man Henry.
Scan the play to answer the questions below.
1. How many questions did the brothers ask Henry Adams
From the answers to the questions, do you know what happened to Henry Adams
2. Did Roderick and Oliver believe Henry was the right person for their bet Why
Oliver: (happily) What luck! Brother, what luck ! (claps his hands together)
Because Henry was poor but honest and hard-working.
3. What happened next
a letter / money / open / 2 o’clock / promise
Language appreciation
Listen to the tape carefully and try to find out
which sentence impresses you most
Henry: Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me!
On the contrary, in fact. If this is your idea
of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very
funny. (Henry stands up to leave) Now, if
you’ll excuse me, I think I’ll be on my way.
Henry--- direct / frank/ honest
Character analysis
Group work: discussion
Which character (people) do you like best
Why
( Please give your supporting details)
It is my first trip here.
Well, to be honest, I have none. (no money)
Well, I can’t say that I have any plans.
I don’t want your charity. I just want an honest job.
honest
I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand.
Could you offer me some kind of work here
I don’t want your charity, I just want an honest job.
hard-working
proud
Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me. If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I’ll be on my way.
careless
direct
I landed in Britain by accident.
What do you think of Oliver and Roderick
servants and not worrying about giving a stranger a million pound bank note
prepared to bet one million pounds just for fun
rich
strange
Homework:
Imitate the pronunciation and intonation of the character.
Try to work with your partner and act the play out.
