1、选择性必修四单元三A Letter to a Young Gentleman Who Proposes to Embrace the Career of Artembrace the Career of ArtNoImageRobert Louis Stevenson(1850-1894)R L Stevenson was born in 1850 in Edinburgh,Scotland and was the only child of respectable middle-class parents.His father,Thomas,belonged to a family of e
2、ngineers who had built most of the deep-sea lighthouses around the coast of Scotland.His mother came from a family of lawyers.Stevenson intended to follow in his fathers footsteps in the family business.However,after enrolling at the University of Edinburgh at the age of 17,it was clear that he had
3、little interest in the family profession or his studies in engineering.Later he was trained as a lawyer;however,he ultimately decided to pursue a career in writing.About the authorEmbrace the Career of ArtWhat impresses you?AdventureNoImagePredictA Letter to a Young Gentleman Who Proposes to Embrace
4、 the Career of Art a proposal letter an essay on art 随笔、散文 offering advice to young people/readers reflecting an authors true feelings.more factual rather than fictional.private mailpublicationA.Understanding the textA1 Listen to the excerpt and think about the following questions.1.Faced with such
5、a dilemma,who should make the decision?Yourself2.How do the young people get to know what they like?By experiments3.What is the reward of such experiments?To confirm his own existence and taste the variety of human fate.4.Once you recognize in yourself some such decisive taste,what is Stevensons adv
6、ice?Follow your callingNoImageWhat does the author mean by saying“bring under your notice some of the materials of that decision”?I can only provide some relevant information based on my experience.You must decide entirely for yourself to make informed decisions.A2 Read paragraph 1 and discuss the f
7、ollowing question.A.Understanding the textan artistNoImageHow does the author describe “youth”?concise statement with short sentences.To know what you like is the beginning of wisdom and of old age.Youth is wholly experimental.实验性的 A2 Read paragraph 2 and discuss the following question.A.Understandi
8、ng the textNoImageHow does the author describe “youth”?Powerful reasoningA2 Read paragraph 2 and discuss the following question.A.Understanding the textThe essence and charm of those anxious and delightful years is ignorance of self as well as ignorance of life.无知The interest grows upon him out of a
9、ll proportion of the pleasure he receives.超出 Although the young people do not know what they like and what their life should be like,they are very interested in exploring themselves and life so as to confirm their own existence and taste the variety of human fate.NoImage1.Will the disposition(倾向)tow
10、ards art burn brightly and constantly?2.What are tips for the artists success?A2 Read paragraph 3 and discuss the following question.A.Understanding the textIt is exactly what they like.Habit and practice sharpen gifts;The necessity of toil（劳累）grows less disgusting(厌恶的),grows even welcome；A small ta
11、ste waxes(变成)into an exclusive（独有的）passion.Do the tips apply to other fields?3.What reward might the artist gain?NoImageA2 Read paragraph 3 and discuss the following question.A.Understanding the text Years of practice/toil/passion/devotion may not win you fame or money.So follow your calling but thi
12、nk twice before choosing a career of art.in the course of yearsa period of timeTime will do the restheld its own among the interests of youth（占一席之地）confirm his own existence taste the variety of human lifeA.Understanding the textA3 Explore the structure of the essay.Part Part Part Deciding for yours
13、elfDeep analysis of youthPractical tips for a career of artStevenson adjusts the focus from himself(part 1)to that of a generalized young person(in part 2)to addressing the readers directly(in part 3).NoImage A series of opposites(Para2)those anxious and delightful years now in the airiest touch,now
14、 with a bitter hug 时而以最轻松接触，时而以痛苦的拥抱 now with exquisite pleasure,now with cutting pain时而是强烈的快乐，时而是刻骨的痛苦(Para 3)The necessity of toil（劳累）grows less disgusting(厌恶的),grows even welcome；A small taste waxes(变成)into an exclusive（独有的）passion dramatic descriptions Youth is wholly experimental.he is a total
15、stranger(to indifference).B.Appreciating Stevenson s writing styles Stevenson chose exact words for descriptions of real people,real events and real feelings.Stevenson was a keen observer of life patterns and behavior.word choice NoImage Variation of sentencesnow in the airiest touch,now with a bitt
16、er hug,now with exquisite pleasure,now with cutting pain,but never with indifference.B.Appreciating Stevenson s writing styles Stevenson varies the length and rhythm of the sentences to maintain the readers interest The sentences are more powerful and memorable.Sentence construction It is not beauty
17、 that he loves,nor pleasure that he seeks,though he may think so.Time will do the rest,if devotion helps it.1.The young man keeps wandering about the two unknows with different emotions,but he is always interested in exploring the two unknows.the young man brings these two unknowns together he is a
18、total stranger to indifference.2.He is satisfied with the little reward.(It is)enough just now if you Stevensons version:These two unknowns the young man brings together again and again,now in the airiest touch,now with a bitter hug;now with exquisite pleasure,now with cutting pain;but never with in
19、difference,to which he is a total stranger.Stevensons version:Enough,just now,if you can look back over a period of time and see that your chosen art has a little more than held its own among the interests of youth.B.Appreciating Stevenson s writingB.Appreciating Stevenson s writing styles Grammatic
20、al devices for EmphasisNoImage A series of opposites Dramatic descriptions Variation of sentences Emphasis(Grammatical devices)B.Appreciating Stevenson s writing styles Stevensons rich writing style reflects his passion for art and literature.Stevensons own experience was at the back of his mind as
21、he wrote.I always have two books in hand,one to read,one to write in.I could have followed my familys footsteps and enjoyed an easy life.But I pursue a career in writing.NoImage C.Explore Stevensons view of artDiscussion:Why shouldnt one expect money or fame as a reward when he embraces the career o
22、f art?The artist,even if he does not amuse the public,amuses himself.The direct returns-the wages of the trade are small,but the indirectthe wages of the lifeare great.He has his share of the rewards of life in the practice of his art.His sufficient reward is to confirm his own existence and taste t
23、he variety of human fate.If you recognize in yourself some such decisive taste,there is no room for hesitation.NoImage D.Expressing opinionsDiscussion:Will your embrace the career of Chinese traditional art?E.Consolidation In this essay,Stevenson addresses the question of whether or not a young gent
24、leman should embrace a career in art.He warns that the gentleman must decide for himself Stevenson can only give him the materials to help him make an informeddecision.For Stevenson,to know what you like is the beginning of wisdom and of old age.Youth is wholly experimental.Thus,dont be afraid of ex
25、ploring the unknowns.He also offers practical advice:to succeed in a career of art,you must work hard and be devoted to your trade.It is important to pave your way financially before you take any risks in your art because you cannot expect a financial reward.You must be able to accept the fact that
26、your work might not be brought under the publics notice.1.vocation/vken/n.职业2.experimental/ksperment()l/a.实验的3.ignorance/nrns/n.无知4.airy/eri/a.轻快的5.exquisite/kskwzt/a.强烈的6.indifference/ndfrns/n.冷漠7.disposition/dspzn/n.性情8.toil/tl/n.劳累9.disgusting/dsst/a.厌恶的10.exclusive/ksklusv/a.独有的11.bring under ones notice 引起某人注意12.get carried away 失去理智13.out of all proportion to 超出14.wax into 变成15.hold ones own 占一席之地E.ConsolidationI.Review Stevenson writing techniques and try to apply in your writing.II.What is your advice to your classmate who is planning a career in Chinese traditional art?Homework
