Unit 2 Spring Sowingby Liam O'FlahertyENTER
ITexAnalysisThemeThe simple life,honest nature and good wishes of the newlymarried couple are presented through the descriptions of theirspring planting in minute detail. It reveals the traditionalvirtues of a typical farmer:hard work,simple living,discipline,and aboveall,strong sense of responsibility for the happinessof his wife and familyNEXTBACK
ITexAnaysisTextStructurePart1(Paras.1-8):The young couple'spreparationsforthefirstdayoftheirfirst spring sowingPart 2(Paras.9-33):Adetaileddescription ofthe spring sowing.Part 3(Paras.34-35):The young couple'syearnings for the futureNEXTBACK
I.TextAnalysisGeneral AnalysisQuestion: What is the importance of the first spring sowing forthe newly-weds?For theyoung couple, the first day of their first spring sowingWas an extremely important day,because it not only woulddeterminethe crop they would harvest in autumn,but alsowould show what kind of wife and husband they would prove toeach other and what kind of family they were going to have.NEXTBACK
I.TextAnalysisFurther Questions on Appreciation1.What values and moral principles are being idealized here? Is itstill the same today? Do you agree that the traditional work ethic（职业道德/伦理）isoutofdate?Aresuchqualitiesashardworkdiligence,thrift, responsibility,discipline,simple and honestliving,ruggedindividualism（顽强的个人主义）and self-reliance，etc.still valued?2.What changes have taken place in social ethics since ourgrandfathers'time? Is there anything that remains unchanged?NEXTBACK