В этом семестре мы со вторым курсом читаем по домашке* сказки
Оскара Уайльда. Обсуждаем смыслы, разыгрываем по ролям, анализируем упоительный
язык и стиль – с усилием, с наслаждением, а иногда со скрипом учимся диалогу с
великими авторами. Мы знаем теперь, почему так важно уметь стоять на голове,
какой аргумент в споре станет убийственным, и что общего между чувствительностью
и наличием мозолей. Мы изучили такое количество камней и минералов, что могли
бы стать подмастерьями ювелира; столько цветов и растений, что заменили бы при необходимости Ганса в его прекрасном саду. А еще мы комментируем искрометные парадоксы Уайльда, и не только из
сказок. Помните хоть один? Если вы
ненадолго, я готова ждать вас всю жизнь. Каково?!
И мне хочется верить, что все это не зря!
В преддверии зачета предлагаю поиграть. Эти вопросы помогут
освежить в памяти детали текста, но главным образом, проверить себя, оценить в какой-то степени собственный рост. Чтение великих авторов, подчеркну, пристальное чтение, обогащает нас во многих смыслах. Ведь мы
исподволь примеряем на себя поступки героев и задумываемся: Была ли оправдана самоотверженность
отважного соловья, и ради чего возможны жертвы в любви? Зачем автор подвергает стольким
страданиям Звездного мальчика, и какую роль играют испытания в нашей жизни?
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Charta
bookstore, Venice
Своя игра – Jeopardy
Category: Birds
1. This bird told a
story about a devoted friend.
2. These birds believed
that the Earth is going to get married, and Snow is her bridal dress.
3. In Japan the crane
symbolizes good fortune and longevity, but in this tale cranes carry another
message, flowing round the vessel.
4. These quacking birds appear
in two tales, yet their personalities are quite different.
Category: Well Put!
5. I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a
single word of what I am saying, boasts this character.
6. Idleness is a great sin, and I certainly don’t like
any of my friends to be idle or sluggish, states this character.
7. Double question. I am afraid that she is a coquette, for she is always flirting with the wind, admits
this character.
8. The world is an enormous place, and it would take
three days to see it thoroughly, claims this character.
Category: Who is
Wearing That
9. He was wrapped in
furs, and he blew the chimney-pots down.
10. Her long ermine cloak reached right down to her feet, on her head was a tiny cap of silver tissue.
11. Her robe was of grey satin with wide puffed sleeves
and a stiff corset embroidered with pearls.
Category: Flowers
12. These flowers were less indignant at the Dwarf’s intrusion into their beautiful home than Tulips or Lilies.
13. Double question. This flower is used in the description of this character who later recognizes his error and becomes repentant.
14. Little Hans could not buy his silver chain back as he plucked all of these flowers for the Miller.
12. These flowers were less indignant at the Dwarf’s intrusion into their beautiful home than Tulips or Lilies.
13. Double question. This flower is used in the description of this character who later recognizes his error and becomes repentant.
14. Little Hans could not buy his silver chain back as he plucked all of these flowers for the Miller.
Category: Messages
15. These three tales can be labeled as "Lessons in Practical Christianity".
16. These two tales portray virtues rather than vices, dealing with self-sacrifice.
17. At the beginning of the tale this character can be accused of one of the cardinal sins – Pride.
15. These three tales can be labeled as "Lessons in Practical Christianity".
16. These two tales portray virtues rather than vices, dealing with self-sacrifice.
17. At the beginning of the tale this character can be accused of one of the cardinal sins – Pride.
Are you an attentive reader?
18. This flower does not grow in Little Hans’s garden: Crocus, Daffodil, Shepherd’s-purse, Geraniums, Ladysmock.
19. The Toad appears in "The Star-Child", while his relative Frog in this tale: "The Birthday of the Infanta", "The Selfish Giant", "The Remarkable Rocket", "The Nightingale and the Rose".
20. This country is not mentioned in any of the tales: Egypt, Russia, Portugal, Spain, Italy.
21. This character is described in the following way: he was not distinguished at all, except for his kind heart, and his funny, round, good-humoured face.
22. Twelve these trees grow in the Selfish Giant's garden: almond-trees, pear-trees, peach-trees, orange-trees, rose-trees.
23. This job is not mentioned in any of the tales: charcoal-burner, seamstress, woodcutter, pyrotechnist, shoemaker.
24. The Infanta's mother came from this country: Italy, France, Sweden, Persia, Hungary.
18. This flower does not grow in Little Hans’s garden: Crocus, Daffodil, Shepherd’s-purse, Geraniums, Ladysmock.
19. The Toad appears in "The Star-Child", while his relative Frog in this tale: "The Birthday of the Infanta", "The Selfish Giant", "The Remarkable Rocket", "The Nightingale and the Rose".
20. This country is not mentioned in any of the tales: Egypt, Russia, Portugal, Spain, Italy.
21. This character is described in the following way: he was not distinguished at all, except for his kind heart, and his funny, round, good-humoured face.
22. Twelve these trees grow in the Selfish Giant's garden: almond-trees, pear-trees, peach-trees, orange-trees, rose-trees.
23. This job is not mentioned in any of the tales: charcoal-burner, seamstress, woodcutter, pyrotechnist, shoemaker.
24. The Infanta's mother came from this country: Italy, France, Sweden, Persia, Hungary.
Ну и
как? Сложно или элементарно? Надеюсь, вам понравилось. И уж точно помогло пробежать глазами все эти дивные сказки! А если вы ищете, что почитать, пьесы Оскара Уайльда увлекут сюжетом, галереей запоминающихся героев и несравненным парадоксальным языком.
