theportraitoflady《貴婦人的畫像》講解展示

1、The Portrait of A Lady1. Henry James2. Brief Introduction to The Portrait of A Lady3. The Analysis of The Portrait of A Lady The main characters The theme Henry James( 1843 - 1916 ) novelist, literary critic, playwright and essayist 19th-century literary realism, Howells & Mark Twain（19世紀(jì)現(xiàn)實(shí)主義文學(xué)的三大倡導(dǎo)

2、者之一，豪威爾斯&馬克.吐溫） The founder of psychological realism（心理現(xiàn)實(shí)主義的奠基者） The forerunner of “stream of consciousness” novel （意識(shí)流寫作的先驅(qū)） The first writer of the “international theme” （第一個(gè)使用國(guó)際題材的作家） Henry James( 1843 - 1916 ) Life Major works International Theme The Portrait of A LadyLife born in a wealthy, ari

3、stocratic family of New York City father: philosopher, friend of Emersons brother: philosopher, psychologist studied primarily with tutors, briefly attended a few schools 1862, entered the Harvard Law School After 1866, traveled between England and America never married, a gay 1876, settled down in

4、London 1915, became a British citizen 1916, died in London, buried in Massachusetts. 1976, his ashes were removed to Poets corner in Westminster Abbey.Major works The first period (1865-1882)-“ international theme ” The American 美國(guó)人 Daisy Miller 黛茜.米勒 Roderick Hudson 羅德里克.赫德森 The Portrait of A Lady貴

5、婦畫像貴婦畫像Major works The second period (1881-1895)-“inter-personal relationships” and some plays The Tragic Muse悲慘的繆斯 The Bostonians波士頓人 The Princess Casamassima卡薩瑪西公主 The novels and plays were poor received but he got a better knowledge of literary techniques. Major works The third period (1895-1916)

6、-Novels and tales dealing with childhood and adolescence, then back to international theme 青少年意識(shí)小說和國(guó)際題材小說 The Turn of the Screw螺絲在擰緊 What Maisie Knew梅西所知道的 The Ambassadors奉使記 The Winds of the Dove鴿翼 The Ivory Tower象牙塔 The Sense of the Past過去的感覺名人評(píng)價(jià) 我試圖像亨利詹姆斯那樣保持冷靜他是一位偉大的作家。海明威 他（亨利詹姆斯）在小說史上的地位，就和莎士比

7、亞在詩歌史上的地位一樣穩(wěn)固。格雷厄姆格林International Theme set against a large international background, usually between Europe and America. focus on the confrontation of two different value systems, conflicts between New and Old world. two different cultures with two different groups of people representing two differ

8、ent value systemsInternational ThemeAmerican personalities of: European personalities of:over-refinement, degeneration, complexity, high cultivationinnocence, enthusiasm, vulgarity, ignorance, unsophistication, freshness, freedom, individualitycontrast withThe Portrait of A LadyThe Portrait of A Lad

9、y The Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillans Magazine in 188081 and then as a book in 1881. It is one of Jamess most popular long novels, and is regarded by critics as one of his finest. It is set in Europe, mostly England and

10、 Italy.The Portrait of A Lady Characters and relationshipsIsabel Archer伊莎貝爾. 阿切爾（美國(guó)人）Touchett. Couple托契亞特夫婦托契亞特夫婦Raplh拉爾夫拉爾夫 Lord Warburton沃普頓爵沃普頓爵士（英國(guó)貴族）士（英國(guó)貴族）Caspar Goodwood蓋斯普蓋斯普.古德伍德（美國(guó)富商）古德伍德（美國(guó)富商）Gilbert Osmond吉爾伯特吉爾伯特.奧奧斯芒德（長(zhǎng)期僑居意大利的斯芒德（長(zhǎng)期僑居意大利的美國(guó)人）美國(guó)人）Madame Merle梅爾夫人（歐洲化的美國(guó)梅爾夫人（歐洲化的美國(guó)人）人）Pa

11、ncy潘西潘西sonmarriedloverdaughteraunt and unclemet in EnglandIn 1876, Isabel ArcherEngland, Gardencourt(花園山莊)cousin Ralph, invalid uncle, and the Lord WarburtonWarburtons proposalIsabelCaspar Goodwoodauntvisited / metrefusedThe elder Touchett grew ill, & diedHer commitment to her independence precluded

12、(妨礙，阻礙） such a marriage, which she felt would demand the sacrifice of her freedom.left much of his estate財(cái)產(chǎn) at the request of his sonMadame Merle梅爾夫人梅爾夫人traveled the Continent and met an American expatriate, Gilbert Osmond, in Florencesettled in Romemarriage rapidly souredwith her large legacy Osmon

13、ds proposalacceptedPansy，wished to marry Edward Rosieraccept the proposal of Warburtonbut Warburton might just be feigning interest in Pansy to get close to Isabel again.However,conflict created even more strain within the unhappy marriageRalph was dyingIsabel Archerprepared to go to England Osmondo

14、pposed her planan adulterous relationship between Osmond and Madame Merlelearnd from her sister-in-law to comfort Goodwoodbegged her to leave Osmond and come away with him,passionately embraced and kissed herfledGoodwood sought her out the next day, but was told she had set off again for Rome. 劇劇 終終

15、The Analysis of The Portrait of A Lady The main characters The themeIsabel Archer “a young woman of extraordinary profoundity深?yuàn)W” “a prodigy of learning”,” a creature reported to have read the classic author- in translation.”(chapter 6, P81)Knowledgeable, intelligent, graceful“Isabel Archer Warburton

16、 and Goodwood proposed to her, refusedshe would meet someone best in the futuremarry Osmond her relatives and friends were against herled an unhappy marriage lifecontinued to remain in her tragic marriage. Full of illusion, strong-minded(有主見的有主見的), over-confident , freedom of choice Follow the conve

17、ntional virtues imposed on women by social authoritiesIsabel Archer American spirit :individuality, independence and freedomEuropean spirit: knowledge, elegance, refinement, grace, civilizationAn embodiment of American spirit and European spirit Lord Warburton Suitor from England( European continent

18、) knowledgeable, gentleman, status, reputation, traditional principles European civilization Refused, cant satisfy her dream to pursue freedomCaspar Goodwood Suitor from America honest, coarse, generous, lack of knowledge but rich in physical material American civilization Refused, elegant, graceful

19、 Gilbert Osmond Suitor came from American but lived in Europe for several years Husband Tasteful (有品位的，雅致的）, pursue the art instead of the fame and reputation -Isabel Money-orientation, hypocritical, stubborn snobbish-reality A combination of the American culture and European culture International Theme The combination of the American culture andEuropean culture1 Isabel Archers personality choice of marriageremain in tragic marriagePursue freedom w