為了幫助孩子們養成對自主閱讀的熱愛和習慣,力邁高中從2019年起,便啟動“閱讀能力培養計劃”。在過去的這幾年里,學校會針對所有在校的學生,按照不同年級不同基礎精心挑選相對應的閱讀材料,讓大家在課余之外,能夠時不時地踮起腳尖,去觸摸天上的群星。
到如今,閱讀早已成了力邁高中孩子們的日常。通過閱讀,孩子們不僅能夠擴充詞匯量,同時更能提高文學素養,培養良好的閱讀習慣,并在此過程中,體驗到閱讀的無窮樂趣,學會自主學習。
新的學期,我們繼續開展了此項活動。但和以往不同的是,在閱讀完一本書籍后,孩子們會在班級內開展一場小型的閱讀分享活動,共同感受文字的奇妙和故事的奧秘。正如作家卡爾維諾所言,我們相信緩慢、平和、細水長流的力量。而文學的魅力,也只有在閱讀和分享中才能被喚醒。
這周周二,最先開展閱讀分享的是來自GAC 12年級1班的孩子們。在這場分享會中,9位同學分工合作,從6個角度出發,帶我們共同走進了英國著名女作家簡·奧斯汀筆下的,18世紀末至19世紀初那保守的、閉塞的英國鄉鎮生活和世態人情。
也許,你見過多種解讀《傲慢與偏見》的方式,但這一次,就讓我們跟隨GAC12年級1班的孩子們走進書中的世界。
△主持人:劉媛同學(左)、汲國引同學(右)
孩子們利用課余時間,做了很多準備工作,薛羽茜同學甚至還利用周末時間,整合全班同學搜集的資料,獨自一人完成了PPT制作;李宗明同學負責整個過程中的電教技術指導;汲國引同學和劉媛同學負責本次Quote Hunting的中英文主持。
△電教技術指導:李宗明同學
雖然時間短暫,但是令人欣喜的是,在3月29日下午的Quote Hunting中,我們聽到了每個孩子自己的思考與見解。為了讓大家在有限的時間內消化和理解這本經典著作,孩子們通過以下6個部分進行了分享:
作者簡介Introduction of Author
故事梗概Abstract of the novel
書籍評論Comments of the novel
人物介紹Introduction of the characters
藝術特色Artistic characteristics
實用的語言技巧Useful languages tips
關于簡·奧斯汀,薛羽茜同學這樣說道:
簡·奧斯汀是英國著名女性小說家,她的作品主要關注鄉紳家庭女性的婚姻和生活,以女性特有的、細致入微的觀察力和活潑風趣的文字,真實地描繪了她周圍世界的小天地?!栋谅c偏見》是她的代表作之一。她的作品雖然反映的廣度和深度有限,但她的作品如「兩寸牙雕」,從一個小窗口中窺視到整個社會形態和人情世故,對改變當時小說創作中的庸俗風氣起了好的作用,在英國小說的發展史上有承上啟下的意義,被譽為地位「可與莎士比亞平起平坐」的作家。
△薛羽茜同學
關于這本經典著作,李蘇祥同學是這樣解讀的:
The narrative opens with Mr. Bingley, a wealthy, charming and social young bachelor, moving into Netherfield house in the neighborhood of the Bennet family. Mr. Bingley is soon well received, while his friend Mr. Darcy makes a less favorable first impression by appearing proud at a ball that they attend. Mr. Bingley singles out Elizabeth’s elder sister, Jane, for particular attention. And it soon becomes apparent that they have formed an attachment to each other. By contrast, Darcy and Elizabeth do not develop a good relationship with each other.
At a ball given by Mr. Bingley at Netherfield, Mr. Darcy becomes aware of a general expectation that Mr. Bingley and Jane will marry. But the Bennet family, with the exception of Jane and Elizabeth, behave in poor manners at the ball. The following morning, Mr. Collins asks Elizabeth to marry him, but is refused. Mr. Collins recovers and becomes engaged to Elizabeth’s close friend Charlotte. Mr. Bingley returns to London suddenly, and Elizabeth is convinced that Mr. Darcy separates him from her sister Jane.
In the spring, Elizabeth visits Charlotte and Mr. Collins. They visit Rosings Park, home of Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Darcy’s aunt. Coincidentally, Darcy also arrives to visit. Darcy again finds himself attracted to Elizabeth and proposes to her. Elizabeth, however, has just learned of Darcy’s role in separating Mr. Bingley from Jane. So she gets angry with him and quarrels with him. Mr. Darcy responds with a letter, explaining his actions. Elizabeth later came to acknowledge the truth of Darcy’s words.
Some months later, Elizabeth and her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner visit Pemberley, Darcy’s estate, believing that he will be absent for the day. But Mr. Darcy returns unexpectedly. Though surprised, Mr. Darcy shows welcome to their visitation. He treats the Gardiners friendly and introduces Elizabeth to his sister. And Elizabeth begins to pay attention to Mr. Darcy. At this time, Elizabeth knows that her sister Lydia has run away with Mr. Wickham.
Lady Catherine de Bourgh later shows up in Longbourn. She warns Elizabeth not to marry Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth refuses her demands. Angrily, Lady Catherine leaves and tells her nephew on Elizabeth’s bad behavior, hoping that Mr. Darcy will not marry her. However, this brings hope to Darcy that Elizabeth’s opinion of him may have changed. He visits Longbourn and proposes again and now Elizabeth accepts.
△李蘇祥同學
在孟蘇洋同學心中,《傲慢與偏見》是這樣的存在:
Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's masterpiece. It brings to life the reactionary, traditional English country life and the thoughts of people in the 18th and 19th centuries. This great novel has attracted thousands of readers not only in Austen's time, but also brings special feelings to people today. I like this book very much. The story Pride and Prejudice is all about pride and prejudice, about the effects of these vices on people and things. Pride refers to Darcy's behavior, and prejudice is linked to Elizabeth's view of Darcy. Pride produces prejudice. "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man who has good fortune must be in want of a wife." We all know the first line of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. This famous opening line, humorous and famous, represents the perfect combination of content and style. From this opening line, I can find echoes of the same in many parts of the novel. Throughout the book, the author treats different characters and different situations. Love is really a wonderful thing. If one seeks true love, one should not give up or give in to anything. Stick to your principles and don't be afraid of misunderstandings. I believe that one day, happiness will come true.
△孟蘇洋同學
在作者筆下,Elizabeth Bennet、Mr. Darcy、Mrs Bennet和Mr Bennet分別是一個怎樣的人物形象?畢競同學是這樣分析的:
01 Elizabeth Bennet
Elizabeth, the second daughter of the Bennet family, was the wisest and quickest of the family. Elizabeth is the heroine of the novel and one of the most famous female characters in English literature.
There are many admirable things about her, just as the novel says that she is lovely, intelligent, and can talk to anyone gracefully. Her honesty, grace, and intelligence set her apart from the lowbrow boredom of her social class.
However, her sharp language and premature judgment on others have also led to her confusion. Elizabeth is not the copy of a vulgar mother and an indifferent father, nor is it the combination of several absurd sisters, nor is it the epitome of powerful women. When she gradually saw the noble quality of Mr. Darcy, she found her wrong understanding of Mr. Darcy.
02 Mr. Darcy
Mr Darcy is the son of a wealthy landowner of Pemberley Manor, and is Elizabeth's companion. He was born noble and rich in material wealth, but he was too proud and attached too much importance to his social status.
His pride made him leave a bad impression on Elizabeth at first. Elizabeth's refusal humbled him. Although Elizabeth is indifferent to him, Darcy still expresses his untiring admiration for Elizabeth, which proves his love for her.
03 Mrs Bennet
Mrs. Bennet is a foolish and thoughtless woman. There was no propriety or virtue to her, and she cared nothing for the moral and cultural education of her daughters. Her only problem is how to marry off all her daughters.
She is very satisfied with her daughter Linda's marriage, but she does not condemn Linda's shameful behavior, nor worry about Linda's bad influence on the family.
Mrs. Bennet's uncultured also directly led to the humiliation of Elizabeth, outspoken behavior also led to Jane and Mr. Bingley married and moved away from the occurrence.
04 Mr Bennet
Mr Bennet was a wise, middle-aged man who often spoke to others in a sarcastic, cynical, yet aloof tone. Mr Bennet believed that the greatest mistake of his life had been to marry, at a young age, this beautiful, ignorant, narrow-minded young wife.
He immersed himself in books and tried to mentally leave the family, thus neglecting the education of his daughters.
△畢競同學
關于書中的藝術特色,李澤琦同學談道:
In Pride and Prejudice, Austen uses her delicate feelings to reflect the love and marriage status between country gentlemen and ladies in a light-hearted and lively way, creating a tranquil atmosphere by describing domestic chores and meticulously depicting the romantic feelings and troubles encountered by young girls who want to get married. At the same time, the author also expresses her own views on women's choices regarding marriage. The heroine Elizabeth has strong emotions and charm, but at the same time has many shortcomings, after some changes and emotional setbacks to become mature and rational.
△李澤琦同學
通過《傲慢與偏見》,我們能從中學習到哪些寫作方法?韓鼎鑫同學為我們分享了書中部分精彩內容:
She was a woman of mean understanding, little information, and uncertain temper.
"My dear Mr. Bennet,"replied his wife, "how can you be so tiresome! You must know that I am thinking of his marrying one of them."
Indeed I have, Sir,"was her answer. "She is a great deal too ill to be moved. Mr. Jones says we must not think of moving her. We must trespass a little longer on your kindness.'
I remember hearing you once say, Mr. Darcy, that you hardly ever forgave, that your resentment once created was unappeasable. You are very cautious, I suppose, as to its being created.
Elizabeth could not repress a smile at this, but she answered only by a slight inclination of the head.
△韓鼎鑫同學
分享結束,我們不舍與它告別。一部作品能夠成為經典,在無數人心里掀起漣漪,是因為它打動每個人的點既有相同的交集,也有個性化的部分。作為經典著作,《傲慢與偏見》是說不盡的,值得我們一遍一遍地去閱讀、去思考。Quote Hunting提供了一個自由地表達自己的平臺,孩子們不僅可以感受到閱讀的樂趣,更能找到與之共振的靈魂。
接下來每周二下午第九節課,每個班級將會帶著莊重的儀式感,帶著對知識和智慧的敬畏,針對不同的書籍進行分享講述,還請大家敬請期待!
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