I.Text Analysis Structure of the text Part 1 (paras.12-13) topics Greatness of Alexander,a young but powerful,wise and mature Conqueror, who determined to visit Diogenes Part 1 (paras.14-17) topics Even with a sharp contrast between the ascetic philosopher and the all-powerful king,the two figures had something in common-freedom WB T L E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Part 1 (paras. 12-13) Part 1 (paras. 14-17) I. Text Analysis Structure of the text topics Greatness of Alexander, a young but powerful,wise and mature Conqueror, who determined to visit Diogenes topics Even with a sharp contrast between the ascetic philosopher and the all-powerful king, the two figures had something in common—freedom To be continued on the next page
I、 Text Analysis Reactions to the dialogue When Alexander asked Diogenes to request a favour from him,Diogenes said:"Stand to one side.You are blocking the sunlight." Greeks Macedonian Alexander officers Tittered Guffawed and nudged Kept silent and concluded they were the only free men alive W B T L E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E I. Text Analysis Reactions to the dialogue When Alexander asked Diogenes to request a favour from him, Diogenes said: “ Stand to one side. You are blocking the sunlight.” To be continued on the next page. Kept silent and concluded they were the only free men alive Greeks Tittered Macedonian officers Guffawed and nudged Alexander
I、 Text Analysis 阁 Further discussion about the story What did Diogenes value most in life? + Why was Diogenes called "the Dog"by his contemporaries? 本 What was Diogenes'rationale (principle)for living so humbly? What is Cynicism? How do people understand Cynicism today? WB T L E To be continued on the next page. BACK
W B T L E What did Diogenes value most in life? Why was Diogenes called “the Dog” by his contemporaries? What was Diogenes’ rationale (principle) for living so humbly? What is Cynicism? How do people understand Cynicism today? I. Text Analysis Further discussion about the story To be continued on the next page
I. Text Analysis q Further discussion about the story What characteristics did Diogenes and Alexander share?In what way were they different? What is the author trying to contrast in this essay? How does he do it? This is an essay about two legendary figures.But how would you describe the language style of the essay?Is it heavy,abstract and abstruse?Above all,is it boring?How does the author achieve this? WB T L E To be continued on the next page BACK
W B T L E • What characteristics did Diogenes and Alexander share? In what way were they different? • What is the author trying to contrast in this essay? How does he do it? • This is an essay about two legendary figures. But how would you describe the language style of the essay? Is it heavy, abstract and abstruse? Above all, is it boring? How does the author achieve this? I. Text Analysis Further discussion about the story To be continued on the next page
I、 Text Analysis Retelling summary Try to use all Retell a typical day in Diogenes'life with the help of the words provided to the following words and phrases. complete the task. scratch,do his business,beg,squat, scoop,stroll,scant thanks,a shower of stones and abuses,mock,satire, convert,barrel,inhabit,lighted lamp WB T L E To be continued on the next page. BACK
W B T L E I. Text Analysis Retelling & summary Try to use all the words provided to complete the task. To be continued on the next page. Retell a typical day in Diogenes’ life with the help of the following words and phrases. scratch, do his business, beg, squat, scoop, stroll, scant thanks, a shower of stones and abuses, mock, satire, convert, barrel, inhabit, lighted lamp