Big Two-Hearted River《大双心河》海明威.ppt

Big Two-Hearted River Introduction: 杨帆 Literature review: 尹晓 Statements & Analysis : 胡海杰 Big Two-Hearted River ? Author: Ernest Hemingway ? Publication: In 1925 Boni & Liveright edition of In Our Time ? Protagonist: Nick Adams ? Themes: war nature Destructive qualities healing ,regenerative Two Hearted River ? The Two Hearted River is a short river in northern Michigan n the United States . The river is a popular destination for recreational fishing. Part One Emotionally wounded and disillusioned by World War I, Nick Adams returns to his home and leaves for the north Michigan woods on a camping trip. He leaves by himself, hoping that the routine of selecting a good place to camp, setting up a tent, fixing meals, and preparing for fishing will restore peace and a sense of balance to his traumatized soul. ? On the way to the woods, Nick passes the ruined, gutted, burned-to-the-ground town of Seney . The first half of this solitary sojourn focuses on passing through Seney and setting up camp. ? Hemingway recounts in precise detail Nick's rituals of preparation for fishing before he wades into the river. He essfully catches two trout and begins to gather sufficient courage so that in the days ahead, he can easily fish across the river, in the dark swamp, a symbol of Nick's fears and uncertainties. Clearly, Nick's recovery from the trau