(共21张PPT)
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.
凡是有钱的单身汉,总想娶位太太,这已经成了一条举世公认的真理。
Pride and Prejudice
--Jane Austen
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“The Proposal” from Pride and Prejudice
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Contents
Author and Characters
Listen for Plot (情节)
Analysis of the Proposal
Conclusion of Personality
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● an English authoress and novelist,
● six completed novels and works focused on the marriage and love
● ironic (讽刺的) and subtle(细微的) words.
● never married
Elizabeth Bennet
Jane
Bennet
Mr Bennet
Mrs Bennet
Elizabeth Bennet
The second daughter in the Bennet family. Elizabeth is the heroin (n.女主角)
Mr . Darcy
The son of a wealthy family and landowner of the great estate (n.财产;房地产), Darcy is hero(男主角)
Mr. Bingley, Darcy’s wealthy best friend.
Mr. Bingley
He is an soldier and he has ever lied to Elizabeth.
Mr. Wickham
Listen for the plot
In the book Darcy
In the book Elizabeth
Elizabeth begins to dislike Darcy
Darcy is rude to Elizabeth
when he says she is not pretty enough to dance with.
represents pride.
when he refuses to dance with her.
shows prejudice.
Listen for the plot
Elizabeth dislikes Darcy even more
Darcy looks down upon Elizabeth and her sisters
Darcy is sorry for what he says
and shows Elizabeth he is a man she could love.
as she thinks that Mr Wickham has been badly treated.
because he thinks that they are people of lower social rank.
Here Darcy Proposed to Elizabeth
The Proposal
read for prediction
Would Elizabeth accept or refuse Mr Darcy’s proposal to her? What are the reasons for her decision?
Reason 1: Mr Darcy ruined her sister’s happiness
Reason 2: Mr Darcy caused Mr Wickham’s hardship
read the key sentences for judgment of True or False
1. Darcy ignored Elizabeth's low social rank(阶级). (para1)
2. Elizabeth disliked Darcy before the proposal.(para 2)
3. Darcy was sure Elizabeth would accept his proposal.(para2)
4. Darcy became uncalm even annoyed while he was talking with Elizabeth after being refused.(para3-5)
5. Elizabeth felt sorry for Darcy at last.(para6)
T
F
T
T
F
read and discuss for changes in emotion
Elizabeth (heroine)
●When told that Darcy adore and love her
● When considering the pain caused due to her rejection
● When Darcy continued in his arrogant way
● When asked why to refuse Darcy abruptly
● When told Darcy rejoiced in separating Jane
● When explained about his feelings for Elizabeth
Darcy (hero)
● When expressing affection at first
● When refused by Elizabeth
● When struggling to control him
● When questioned the reason for ruining Jane’s happiness
● When questioned for Mr Wickham’s hardship
● When blamed for his unkindness
● When leaving the room
read and discuss for changes in emotion
Elizabeth (heroine)
?When told that Darcy adore and love her
? When considering the pain caused due to her rejection
? When Darcy continued in his arrogant way
? When asked why to refuse Darcy abruptly
? When told Darcy rejoiced in separating Jane
? When explained about his feelings for Elizabeth
astonished
unconcerned
impatient
angry
more annoyed
sensitive/considerate
read and discuss for changes in emotion
Darcy (hero)
? When expressing love at first
? When refused by Elizabeth
? When struggling to control him
? When questioned the reason for opposing Jane’s marriage
? When questioned for Mr Wickham’s hardship
? When blamed for his unkindness
? When leaving the room
too confident/ excited/haughty
surprised
unpleasant
assumed calm
less calm
crying/annoyed
cold
summary for personality
Elizabeth
Darcy
She is pretty, intelligent, clever and thoughtful. She thinks marriage should be based on true love. She cares about others' feelings and she is brave to express her own feelings to love. She always judges others on first impression.
He is handsome, intelligent, wealthy and indifferent. He always judges others too hurriedly and roughly. His high birth makes him show pride and superior attitude to others. He has an honest and kind nature insides.
We can't judge a person according to the first impression because nobody is perfect.
Summary
In the book, Elizabeth represents While Darcy embodies
prejudice
pride
A happy and strong marriage takes time to build and must be based on mutual feeling, understanding and respect.
Homework: writing
Situation 1 (for the girls )
If you were Elizabeth, would you refuse such a man ? Offer persuasive reasons.
Situation 2 (for the boys )
If you were Darcy, what would you do after being rejected?