theportraitoflady《贵妇人的画像》讲解展示

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世纪现实主义文学的三大倡导

2、者之一，豪威尔斯&马克.吐温） The founder of psychological realism（心理现实主义的奠基者） The forerunner of “stream of consciousness” novel （意识流写作的先驱） The first writer of the “international theme” （第一个使用国际题材的作家） 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 美国人 Daisy Miller 黛茜.米勒 Roderick Hudson 罗德里克.赫德森 The Portrait of A Lady贵

5、妇画像贵妇画像Major works The second period (1881-1895)-“inter-personal relationships” and some plays The Tragic Muse悲惨的缪斯 The Bostonians波士顿人 The Princess Casamassima卡萨玛西公主 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 青少年意识小说和国际题材小说 The Turn of the Screw螺丝在拧紧 What Maisie Knew梅西所知道的 The Ambassadors奉使记 The Winds of the Dove鸽翼 The Ivory Tower象牙塔 The Sense of the Past过去的感觉名人评价 我试图像亨利詹姆斯那样保持冷静他是一位伟大的作家。海明威 他（亨利詹姆斯）在小说史上的地位，就和莎士比

7、亚在诗歌史上的地位一样稳固。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伊莎贝尔. 阿切尔（美国人）Touchett. Couple托契亚特夫妇托契亚特夫妇Raplh拉尔夫拉尔夫 Lord Warburton沃普顿爵沃普顿爵士（英国贵族）士（英国贵族）Caspar Goodwood盖斯普盖斯普.古德伍德（美国富商）古德伍德（美国富商）Gilbert Osmond吉尔伯特吉尔伯特.奥奥斯芒德（长期侨居意大利的斯芒德（长期侨居意大利的美国人）美国人）Madame Merle梅尔夫人（欧洲化的美国梅尔夫人（欧洲化的美国人）人）Pa

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

12、(妨碍，阻碍） such a marriage, which she felt would demand the sacrifice of her freedom.left much of his estate财产 at the request of his sonMadame Merle梅尔夫人梅尔夫人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. 剧剧 终终

15、The Analysis of The Portrait of A Lady The main characters The themeIsabel Archer “a young woman of extraordinary profoundity深奥” “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(有主见的有主见的), 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