I read the Chinese version of “Camille” a few years ago. At that time I was deeply moved by the main character Marguerite Gautier. “Camille” or “The Lady of the Camellias” by Alexandre Dumas, fils, is the story of Marguerite Gautier, a young courtesan, or kept woman, in Paris in the mid 1800's, and how she falls in love with a young man, Armand Duval, and then tries to escape from her questionable past. Unfortunately, it comes back to haunt her and she ends up returning to that life and dies painfully and alone, but with the knowledge that she was a noble woman at heart. When I first began to read the book, I did not care for Marguerite or her attitude or lifestyle, but as I got further into the narrative, I realized that her saucy attitude was a front to cover the lonely woman that she really was. She felt used, abused and unloved, until the gentle Armand Duval came into her life and showed her that he loved her as a person and not for what she could do for him. It must have taken great courage for Marguerite to leave the life she had lived for so long, knowing all along that it was probably too good to be true and would not last indefinitely. And it also showed that Marguerite really loved Armand Duval for she could even change herself for him.
However, happiness didn’t last for long. When M. Duval, Armand's father, came to her, pleading for her to leave Armand to save both Armand's reputation and that of his younger innocent sister, Marguerite saw a way to become pure of heart, if not in body. She felt that it was her duty, because she loved Armand so much, to do this even though it meant giving up her own happiness and hurting Armand temporarily. She reluctantly returned to her former life, knowing that.some day Armand would forgive her. Sadly, she died in debt and basically alone, except for her one female friend, Julie Duprat, who helped her during her illness. She had her journal sent to Armand after her death, explaining why she had made the choices she had. I think Dumas's last few lines about Marguerite being the exception, not the rule were quite true, and I also agreed with his view that while her lifestyle could not be condoned, we as a society assume that all of these type of women are cold and heartless, while this may not always be the case. A person can make the wrong choices in life when they are young, and try to redeem themselves, but sometimes past situations prevent them from changing their lives, even though they desperately wish to do so. This applies to both men and women in many different types of circumstances: involvement in crime; drug or alcohol abuse; gambling; prostitution; financial problems; poor marriage choices; etc. And this is the fact, which exists in the whole society.
As far as the other characters in the book, I think Marguerite was right in saying that no one truly cared about her, but only wanted something from her, the only exceptions being Armand and Julie Duprat. Of course, the Comte de G. and Comte de N. wanted her body and appearance. The
Duke needed to “wake up and smell the coffee” and realize that she could never replace his dead daughter. If he truly cared, he could have helped her leave her lifestyle without “keeping” her himself. And lastly, Prudence was a blood-sucking leech who used Marguerite almost worse than the men. I also think she was jealous of the fact that Marguerite had so much more courage than herself and someone truly loved her.
Last morning, when tiding my bookshelf, I took this book out of the shelf, and a dried flower flew away from the book. It was pale blue, very transparent, with thin fine veins. a dried flower flew away from the book. It was pale blue, very transparent, with thin fine veins. I held it against the morning light and blew on it. The soft breeze carried it away. Camille is just like the camellia, she could never escape from the destiny of withering. But it wasn’t her fault; it’s because of the evil of Capitalism and the hideousness of that society.
Suddenly, I remembered a saying: “Women are like the flowers”. Those pretty women are like those beautiful flowers; their delicate beauty makes people feel they are the miracle of life. However, even the God envies their beauty. It seems that beautiful women always have tragic endings. As we are normal persons, even we can see the hideousness of humanity that results in their fate of withering, we can at most ask quietly in our hearts: Where have those beautiful flowers gone? Where have they gone?
The Life And Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe
It seemed to be such a coincidence that the night after I finished reading The Life And Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe, I was to dine in a restaurant distinctly related to the book itself. This restaurant was no other than the famous American-styled “Friday ’s. ” The reason for mentioning this restaurant is quite straightforward to all the gentlemen, ladies and children who have read the novel and enjoyed it, which is the fact that this restaurant was, most likely, named after the American Native in Robinson Crusoe, called Friday. This restaurant offers very exceptional service, for instance when the waitresses are asked to order dishes they kneel rather than stand, which, unlike the other restaurants I have been to, makes it easier for the customers to hear them speak. Moreover, Friday’s friendly services to the customers help them to make better choices when ordering dishes. I remembered when I went to Friday ’s last time; the waitress kindly described the items on the menu with precise details. It turned out that the combo I initially wanted was designed to be shared among a large group, not to be eaten by one person. I think this restaurant shows many commendable features similar to that of Friday. Friday brought emotional warmth to the people around him with his appealing personality. I think it was this personality that affected Crusoe and made him say that he loved Friday when Crusoe didn ’t express love for his parents, brothers, sisters, or even his wife. “When he espied me, he came running to me, laying himself down again upon the ground, with all the possible signs of an humble, thankful disposition, making many antic gestures to show it to let me know how he would serve me as long as he lived.” This was what Friday did after Crusoe had rescued him from the two savages chasing him. It was easy for me to see why Crusoe had loved Friday. After sometime, Crusoe and Friday were to rescue Friday’s father. When Friday reunited with his father, the scene was easy to move anyone: “It would have moved anyone to tears to have seen how Friday kissed him, embraced him, hugged him, cried, laughed, halloed, jumped about, danced,
sung; and then sung and jumped about again, like a distracted creature. It was a good while before I could make him speak to me.” This is my favourite chapter in the whole book. It is hard to see why Friday is an ex-savage when he can have personalities more praiseworthy than many civilized people, viz. Crusoe himself. “When he (Friday went to him (Friday’s father, he would sit down by him, open his breast, and hold his father’s head close to his bosom, half an hour together, to nourish it; then he took his arms and ankles, which were numbed and stiff with the binding, and rubbed them with his hands.” Furthermore, Friday’s expression of loyalty in asking Crusoe to kill him rather than leave him is more heartfelt than anything Crusoe ever says or does.
Crusoe, on the absolute contrary, seems incapable of deep feelings, as shown by his account of leaving his family—he never shows any emotions. After a moving lecture from Robinson’s father about his future, he still decided to follow his own wandering ambition. Careless was he about the wishes of his parents to keep him alive and prosperous, as he was the only child left in the family. When he came back from the island which he had lived on for twenty eight years, he found that it had been too late to tell his parents that he was still alive, but yet again he did not feel sorry for them; he also did not feel sorry for the two people who had to live in misery for nearly thirty years under the allusion all of their sons were dead. He had the same feelings for his wife: when he was married, he said it was “not either to my disadvantage or dissatisfaction”, implying that it was also neither to his advantage nor his satisfaction. Moreover, after his wife died, Robinson did not think of looking after the three children they had, but went back to the island, which he had lived on for twenty-eight years. It was on this trip which Robinson Crusoe revisited “His Island ” as he called it. I feel that Robinson ’s indifference to his family is almost emotionally cruel.
Before had clearly shown the contrast between Crusoe’s and Friday’s personalities, as when Friday, in his joyful reunion with his father, displayed far more emotion toward his family members than Crusoe, whereas Crusoe never mentions missing his family or dreams about the happiness of seeing them again. I think Defore is very successful in introducing Friday as part of the novel, it makes the whole novel seem much more complete and gripping to the reader, as well as proving that Defoe’s ideology of racism is civilized unlike many other Europeans at that time; natives and savages are not worse than others but can perhaps even be more modern and civilized. Those are the reasons of why I like The Life And Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe and Friday.
With a concept inspired by the famed Silk Road, our Torch Relay will break new ground, traveling from Olympia through some of the oldest civilizations known to man Greek, Indian and Chinese.Carrying the message "Share the peace,Share the Olympics."The flame will pass through Tibet, cross the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers,travel the Great Wall and visit Taiwan and the 56 Ethnic communities who make up our society. On its journey, the flame will be seen by and inspire more human beings than any previous relay.
I am afraid I cannot draw the whole picture of our cultural programs within such a short period of time. Actually, what we have shown you here today is only a fraction of Beijing that awaits you.Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that Beijing will prove to be a land of wonders to athletes, spectators and the worldwide television audience alike. Come and join us. Thank you. Thank you all.
走到那宽敞的清华大学的大门前,一副景象映入眼帘:古色古香的石头门上写着如“烫金”般的“清华大学”四个字,在那大门前面摆几盆花,什么颜色的`都有:紫的、粉的、红的、黄的……这令人神往的学府敞开大门迎接着人们。
一进门,一片绿色的海洋又出现在我们的面前,这可真称得上是“群英荟萃”,有什么圆柏、红色花槐、垂柳……
听人说清华大学中有几个著名的景点。于是,我们迎着凉风上路了。经过“长途跋渋”,我们终于来到了一个景点,我疑惑不解地问:“这里是哪儿呀?”“清华的大礼堂!”一位与我们同行的大姐姐说道。我想:原来是清华的大礼堂,怪不得这么宏伟,干脆拍几张照片做个纪念吧。心动不如行动,我让姑姑到每个景点时都给我拍几张照片留念。姑姑爽快地答应了。我们继续开始我们的“长征”了。
过了一会,我们来到了清华大学的二校门,只见上面写着三个大字“清华园”,我觉得仿佛自己已变成大学生在清华大学里读书呢!我赶紧让姑姑给我们多拍了几张照片。
之后,我们来到了清华大学的另一个景点——荷塘月色。这个荷塘里到处都是荷叶、荷花。在那里面一片片碧绿的荷叶中还夹杂着几朵含苞欲放的荷花,就像几位含羞的姑娘躲在一把把绿色的伞后。后来,我们又逛了几个景点,认识了不少的奇花异树和建筑。
这次清华大学一游收获真不少呀!
Dear Headmaster,
I'm writing to tell you about the discussion we've had on whether the school should organize a spring outing for the students.
Opinions on the question are pided as follows:70% of the students think that the school should organize the spring outing. They believe that the spring outing can make them enjoy the nature's beautiful scenery, which can broaden our vision and fill us with more knowledge. They also say that the air in the open fields is fresher. What's more, fresh air does a lot of good to our health.
On the other hand,30% don't like the idea of going out for a spring outing. In their opinions, time is very precious, so they have to grasp every minute to work hard at their lessons. Traveling costs a lot. In that case, it will add to their families' burden. Above all, no one can be sure of the safety of every student.
Yours truly
Li Hua
尊敬的校长,
我写信告诉你关于学校是否应该组织一次春季郊游的讨论。
对问题的看法有如下:70%的学生认为学校应该组织“春季郊游”。他们认为,春季郊游可以使他们享受大自然的美丽的风景,它可以扩大我们的视野,使我们更多的知识。他们还说,在空旷的.田野的空气很清新。更新鲜的空气对我们的健康有很大的健康。
另一方面,30%不喜欢外出郊游的想法。在他们的观点中,时间是非常宝贵的,所以他们要抓紧每一分的努力,在他们的课程中努力学习。旅游成本很多。在这种情况下,它会增加他们家庭的负担。首先,没有人能确保每个学生的安全。
你真正的
李华
The free day ,I want to go to Los Angeles.Because this is the second largest city in America! And the sun always seems to shine in LA!I need some suggestions. Firstly I want to join the 2 hours walking tour.because it is a so great chance .Secondly I will go shopping in Glendale Galleria. Finlly I want to citadel outlets and South coast plaza.
我去过的地方有很多,可我最难忘的是清华大学。
清华大学在北京北三环,它和北京大学各自回首想望。
走近清华大学的西侧门,清华大门上面写着三个大字,“清华园”,字的下面有一个拱形的大洞,旁边还有2个圆柱体,前面有4个大花坛,花坛里面有许许多多的花儿,一阵微风吹过,小花儿在向我点头,也似在欢迎成千上万游客的到来,这一眼是多么的雄伟,蓝天下的清华是多么雄伟又壮观。
走进大门,一个美丽又可爱的景色映入您的眼帘,有一片荷塘,真是:
碧水东流至此回,
二岸柳树相对出。
荷叶绿油插满池,
荷花玉洁上枝头。
听妈妈讲,朱自清写的散文《荷塘月色》就是写这里的荷塘。水里鱼儿游来游去,清华的池塘多么美妙。
我一边走一边看,忽然来了一道难题,一个楼梯出现在我的眼前,我一走,我好害怕,我一次一次上不去,下面没有楼梯板,我和爸爸只好扶着栏杆走,太刺激了!上了楼顶头朝下看,太高了!太美了!我还是有一点怕。
走呀,走呀,一块白石头在我前面,妈妈说那是罗盘,指南针下面有雕刻着“行胜于言”,那个指南针有一点点奇怪,一个土地爷爷手上捧着一个鸡蛋!
我来到一块大石头旁,上面雕刻着8个大字“自强不息,厚德载物”下面又有二排小字“一九五四届毕业五十周年立”
清华大学您太美了!让我知道爸爸妈妈对我的期望,我要努力读书,长大了要上清华大学。
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