Literature Reading 课件--高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册.pptx

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1、Literature ReadingWhat is literature?Literature is the fruit of thinking soulsCarlyleLiterature is the art of writing something that will be said twice Cyril ConnollyThe decline of literature indicates the decline of the nationThe two keep pace in their downward tendency GoetheWhy to read English li

2、terature?a.To immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of authentic English and form English mentalities.b.To understand and appreciate a certain excellent literature works in various dimensions.c.To involve ourselves in a certain times and cultivate our values.d.To form the habit of self-reading and tru

3、ly realize differences between two cultures.Jane EyreDo you think because I am poor,obscure,plain and little,I am soulless and heartless?You think wrong!-I have as much soul as you-and full as much heart!The authorCharlotte Bronte（1816-1855）The Bronte SistersPseudonym:Currer Bella great hitknown for

4、 developing strong-willed,independent female characters in stories based on her own experiencesThe Bronte SistersEmily Bronte(1818-1848)Anne Bronte(1820-1849)Charlotte Bronte(1816-1855)Jane Eyre 1847Shirley 1849Villette 1853 The Professor 1857Wuthering Heights 1847Agnes Grey 1847The Tenant of Wildfe

5、ll Hall 1848The settingsomewhere in the north of England,late in the reign of George III(17601820).The narrative lyricism,rich in poetry,symbolism and metaphor.The main characters(protagonist)Jane EyreJane was humbly born and has a common look,but she doesnt feel inferiority.She is an intelligent,ho

6、nest girl forced to struggle against oppression,inequality,and hardship.Although she meets with a series of individuals who threaten her autonomy,Jane repeatedly succeeds at asserting herself and maintains her principles of justice,human dignity,and morality.She also values intellectual and emotiona

7、l fulfillment.Her strong belief in gender and social equality challenges the Victorian prejudices against women and the poor.Edward RochesterJanes employer and the master of Thornfield.Rochester is a wealthy,passionate and kind-hearted man with a dark secret that provides much of the novels suspense

8、.He is unconventional and responsible,ready to set aside polite manners,and consideration of social class.He is rash and a little stubborn,having spent much of his adult life roaming about Europe in an attempt to avoid the consequences of his youthful indiscretions.Five distinct stagesJanes childhoo

9、d ,where she is emotionally and physically abused by her aunt and cousins;Her education ,where she gains friends but suffers poverty and oppression;Her time as governess ,where she falls in love with her mysterious employer,Edward Rochester;Her stay ,during which her earnest but cold clergyman cousi

10、n,St.John Rivers,proposes to her;Her time ,where her reunion with and marriage to her beloved Rochester happens.at Gateshead Hallat Lowood Schoolat Thornfield Hallin the Moor Houseat FerndeanThe plotOrphan,Jane Eyre,lives with her mothers family,a cruel aunt and spiteful cousins,who mistreats her an

11、d sends her to Lowood School to have her“worldly pride”crushed!Thanks to the caring head teacher,Jane prospers at Lowood,and secures a job as Mr Rochesters governess.She falls in love with her employer and they plan to marry until Jane discovers that Mr Rochester is already married and his insane wi

12、fe lives in his house!Jane flees and by chance is taken in by the kindly cousins of her fathers family.One night,however,Jane hears Mr Rochester calling to her and when she finds him again she discovers that his wife is dead and they get married.The themeAs a realistic novel with a strong romantic c

13、olor,it provides perspectives on a number of important social issues and ideas,many of which are critical of the status quo-women are attached to the family,etc.It praises the pursuit of love and autonomy as well as freedom and equality,showing a completely new woman image.Parts of the courseIndivid

14、ual reading(before and after class)Shared reading and Reflective reading(during class)How to read the bookThe book will be divided into several parts to read:Chapter1-4 Chapter5-10 Chapter11-15 Chapter16-22 Chapter23-27 Chapter28-35 Chapter36-38I.Find out relevant expressions.1.How many characters s

15、how up in Chapter1-4 and find some descriptions.2.Please find out what John did to Jane as well as the related reason and then imagine if you were Jane,what would you react?3.Why does the red-room get its name?Find the relevant evidence in Chapter 2.4.Find some description of actions in Chapter1-4.R

16、eading Log for Chapter One to Chapter FourII.What can you infer from these following sentences?1.Suddenly,a beam of chilly light gleamed on the wall.(p9)2.All this gentleness astonished me!(p10)3.If she were a pretty little darling like Miss Georgiana youd feel sorry for her.(p12)4.That proves you h

17、ave a wicked heart;you must pray to God to take it away and give you a clean new one.(p13)5.As for holidays,she must spend all of them at Lowood.(p14)6.At Lowood we aim to crush all worldly pride.(p14)III.Replace the following words.1.Mrs Reed will be glad to get rid of Jane Eyre.2.She married a nea

18、rly penniless clergyman and her father was furious and had nothing more to do with her.3.It seemed she wanted to spoil school for me before I even started.4.He snatched the book from my hands and ordered me out of my hiding place.5.The red-room was enormous,shrouded in crimson curtains.V.Read betwee

19、n the lines and think in depth.1.On page 14,Jane said,“I will never come to see you when I am grown up.”Do you think she is ungrateful and she would do this?2.Would school be a good place for Jane and please give your reasons.3.Why didnt Jane contradict（反驳）what the aunt said to Mr.Brocklehurst in the presence of him on page14,but then she still said to Aunt it was wrong.