The-Moon-and-Sixpence月亮和六便士.ppt

William Somerset Maugham(1874-19650)William Somerset MaughamEnglish novelist, playwright,and short-story writer whose work is characterized by a clear unadorned(朴实朴实的的)style,cosmopolitan(世界性世界性的的)settings and a shrewd understanding of human nature. uThe novel is based on the life of the painter Paul Gauguin. uIt is told in episodic form by the first-person narrator as a series of glimpses into the mind and soul of the central character.Plots:a well-off, middle-class stockbroker in LondonWife and two childrenPeaceful LifeCharles StricklandDirk StroeveBlancheLeave for ParisAtaDied of leprosy(麻麻风病）风病）TahitiWhy it is called The Moon and Sixpence? l Metaphor: The moon represents for the spirit,the everlasting pure passion,hung high above Stricklands head,guiding him to pursue his rooted love of art as a painter.Meamwhile,the sixpence is a kind of British coin,stands for the material life.l Similarity: They are all round and shiny under the sun.l Contrast: There is one and only one moon in the universe while tens millions of sixpence. The moon is unique,sublimately beautiful and sixpence is common,vulgar ,often dirty. It shows the vulgar life of a stockbroker and a genius artist.Theme:Pressures: House loan Auto loan(车贷）车贷） House rent Price Competition(job hunting) Children&Parents .Social atmosphere:Slaves (house,car,card,children.)Money worshipBlind comparisonShow off.As a result, ideality is sacrificed. RealityIdeality Premise & basis Motivation & aim2022-7-614Thank You!