TextAnalysis. Part 1 (Para. 1-2):It is an introduction to the setting and all the threecharacters and their relationship of the story, “}"' Edmund Carr: Laura, and Colonel DalrympleEdmund admires Laura and loves her secretly:Colonel Dalrymple could be his possible rival
Text Analysis • Part 1 (Para. 1-2): It is an introduction to the setting and all the three characters and their relationship of the story, “I” — Edmund Carr; Laura, and Colonel Dalrymple. Edmund admires Laura and loves her secretly; Colonel Dalrymple could be his possible rival
Information from Para 1What can we know from the first paragraph?First, Carr sits somewhere far from Laura, and is a secretadmirer of Laura/insurreptitious（秘密的，暗中的)lovewith. an inward love on Laura. But we don 't knowwhether Carr dare express his love bravely, only loveLaura in secret.Second, Carr is different from what he used to be,because in the past, he never paid any attention towomen's dressing, but he now is much impressed by howLaura is dressing.Third, Laura is a distinctive person, different from others,esp. in her dressing.Fourth, Carr's profession
Information from Para 1 What can we know from the first paragraph? First, Carr sits somewhere far from Laura, and is a secret admirer of Laura / in surreptitious (秘密的，暗中的)love with, an inward love on Laura. But we don’t know whether Carr dare express his love bravely, only love Laura in secret. Second, Carr is different from what he used to be, because in the past, he never paid any attention to women’s dressing, but he now is much impressed by how Laura is dressing. Third, Laura is a distinctive person, different from others, esp. in her dressing. Fourth, Carr’s profession
1. In the dining saloon I sit at a table with three other men; Laurasits some way off with a married couple and their daughter1 ) Saloon vs salonSaloon: a large comfortable room where passengers on a ship cansit and relax，pub 酒吧，大厅，公共大厅Salon:barbershop; a beauty salona fashion salona literary / art salon2 ) way off: (an American expression meaning) far from where youare.e.g. I heard the bells from way off. 远离Some way off:at a distance 离...有一段距离e.g. So she sat some way off, weeping bitterly
1. In the dining saloon I sit at a table with three other men; Laura sits some way off with a married couple and their daughter. 1） Saloon vs salon • Saloon: a large comfortable room where passengers on a ship can sit and relax; pub 酒吧，大厅，公共大厅 • Salon: • barbershop; a beauty salon • a fashion salon a literary / art salon 2） way off: (an American expression meaning) far from where you are. e.g. I heard the bells from way off. 远离 Some way off: at a distance 离.有一段距离 e.g. So she sat some way off, weeping bitterly
3. I can observe her without her knowing, and this gives me pleasure, for it isas in a moving picture that I can note the grace of her gestures, whether sheraises a glass of wine to her lips or turns with a remark toone ofherneighbours or takes a cigarette from her case with those slender fingers10What can we infer from this sentence? (deeply attracted by the beauty ofLaura, )2)What characterizes the sentence structure and the use of words?--long sentence; loose sentence (easy to follow, the main informationcomes first.)--detaileddescriptionofLaura's gestures3）What does the loose sentence suggest?(create an enjoyable and relaxingatmosphere; so attracted by the beauty of Laura that I cannot move myeyes awayfrom her.)4))The din of..., of...of.... is continuousand makes you dizzy
3. I can observe her without her knowing, and this gives me pleasure, for it is as in a moving picture that I can note the grace of her gestures, whether she raises a glass of wine to her lips or turns with a remark to one of her neighbours or takes a cigarette from her case with those slender fingers. 1) What can we infer from this sentence? (deeply attracted by the beauty of Laura; ) 2) What characterizes the sentence structure and the use of words? -long sentence; loose sentence (easy to follow, the main information comes first. ) -detailed description of Laura’s gestures 3) What does the loose sentence suggest? (create an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere; so attracted by the beauty of Laura that I cannot move my eyes away from her. ) 4) The din of., of. of. is continuous and makes you dizzy
4. I have never had much of an eye for noticing the clothes ofwomen:1) I have never paid much attention to nor have ever had akeen appreciation of the clothes of women.2) have an eye for : to have the ability to see, judge andunderstand clearly; to have a keen appreciation ofeg: I respect his judgment where art is concerned. He has an eyefor a good painting.I do not have an eye for artistic details and that is why I havebeen keeping silent
eg: I respect his judgment where art is concerned. He has an eye for a good painting. I do not have an eye for artistic details and that is why I have been keeping silent. 4. I have never had much of an eye for noticing the clothes of women: 1） I have never paid much attention to nor have ever had a keen appreciation of the clothes of women. 2）have an eye for : to have the ability to see, judge and understand clearly; to have a keen appreciation of