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课件网) B1U4 Developing ideas After Twenty Years He is a world-famous American short story writer. Guessing Game During his lifetime, he published 10 collections and over 600 short stories. ● The Green Door — 《绿色门》 ● Hearts and Hands —《心与手》 ● Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen —《两位感恩节的绅士》 ● While the Auto Waits — 《汽车等待的时候》 ● Witches' Loaves —《女巫的面包》 ● A Service of Love —《爱的牺牲》 ● The Gift of the Magi —《麦琪的礼物》 ● The Last Leaf — 《最后的常春藤叶》 ● The Cop and the Anthem — 《警察和赞美诗》 Major works In his stories, he often focused on the everyday life of ordinary people in New York City at that time. His stories are best known for their surprise endings. O. Henry’s writing style: Another important feature of his writing style is the combination of tragedy and comedy, i.e. a tearful smile. Activity 2: About the short story The short story “After Twenty Years” is set in _____, on a _____, _____ night. Most people have left work to go home, and this part of the city is now _____. A _____ who is _____ the area sees a man _____ a shop. He goes up to the man and finds he has a _____ on his face. They have a chat and the man starts to tell his story. New York cold dark quiet policeman outside scar checking Background Why the man is standing outside the shop a policeman the man with a scar on his face He was waiting for a person named Jimmy. They made an appointment to meet again at exactly the same place and the same time twenty years later. Why is the man standing outside the shop a policeman the man with a scar on his face Jimmy What’s the relationship between Jimmy and the man The story between Jimmy and the man Twenty years ago tonight The next morning After a year or two After twenty year tonight time “I” _____ here at “Big Joe’ Brady’s”with Jimmy, my _____ “I” was to _____ the West to _____ “I” came _____ to _____ this door, and it’s worth it if my old partner _____ dined best chum start for make a fortune a thousand miles stand in turns up We_____of each other lost track of What do you think of the man with a scar on his face What do you think of the man with a scar on his face Personality traits Clues from the passage “I was to start for the West to make my fortune.” “The West is a pretty proposition (事业) and I kept hustling (拼命干) around over it pretty lively.” ambitious “I came a thousand miles to stand in this door tonight, and it’s worth if my old partner turns up.” sincere， loyal, determined What do you think of Jimmy Personality traits Clues from the passage cautious; not adventurous； conservative “You couldn't have dragged Jimmy out of New York; he thought it was the only place on earth.” “… for he always was the truest, staunchest old chap in the world.” loyal, staunch(坚定), devoted “… my best chum, and the finest chap in the world” friendly, kind, true to friend Did Jimmy keep his ... ...
