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Appreciation of Gaoxue Novel - Characterization (I)
There are four general aspects of the GCE appreciation of the novel's image: 1)Summarize character traits；②Appreciate characterization techniques；③Analyzing the Role of Images。④An exploration of image (primarily characterization) in fiction.
Introducing the first two points today
I. Summarize the characteristics of characterization
Characters are an important element of the content of the work, more precisely the main constituent of the work. Because the central task of the novel is toTo express the theme of a work by revealing some essential problems of social life through characterization and portrayal of typical characters.。
At the macro level, there are two general levels.
The first level isExternal characteristics: Includes the identity, occupation, and appearance of the character;
The second level is intrinsically characterized as follows:
Character traits, spiritual qualities: simplicity versus smoothness, simplicity versus worldliness, sincerity versus hypocrisy, calmness versus impatience, elegance versus vulgarity, open-mindedness versus conservatism, integrity versus duplicity, simplicity versus complexity, and strength versus weakness.
quality of behavior: sophistication versus juvenility, decisiveness versus procrastination, kindness versus venality, dignity versus frivolity, hard work versus laziness, etc.
Attitude towards people and things: warmth versus indifference, amiability versus rudeness, tolerance versus meanness, humility versus arrogance, selflessness versus selfishness, conscientiousness versus sloppiness, rigor versus sloppiness, meticulousness versus perfunctory work, and so on.
Microcosmically, the characterization of fictional characters should be grasped from two points of view.
(a) Attention is paid to the identity, status, experience, upbringing, temperament, etc. of the characters in the novels, as they influence the image (character) of the characters.
The second is to combine the content of the novel's direct description of the character's language, appearance, action, psychology, and the content of the indirect description of the environment, relationship with others to grasp the character's thoughts, feelings and personality traits.
Propositional approach:
①What character traits are highlighted in the portrayal of a particular character in the novel? Please briefly summarize (or analyze).
② What kind of mentality can be seen in a character from a certain passage? Please analyze briefly.
③ What kind of person is a certain person? Please analyze and summarize briefly with the whole text.
④ Summarize the traits that characterize so-and-so in the text.
Answer method:
①From the identity, status, experience and upbringing of the characters explained in the novelAspects to start with, as these affect the image (character) of the character
②From the techniques of characterizationIn order to summarize the character's image (personality), the novel analyzes the front and side descriptions of the character's appearance, action, language, psychology, etc. This is the most important point to focus on when analyzing the character's image (personality). This is the most important point to pay attention to when analyzing the character image (personality).
③ Start by analyzing the plotIn the unfolding of the plot, the distinctive personality of the character is reproduced through the description of the character's appearance, action and psychological state. Therefore, to appreciate characterization, we can start from the plot, and discuss the characters according to the plot.
④ Start by analyzing the environmentThe growth and change of characters and the formation of their character are inextricably linked to the social environment. Character growth and change, the formation of character and social environment is inextricably linked, what kind of typical environment to shape what kind of typical character. For example, the character traits of Xianglin's wife in the article "Blessing" are obviously marked by the times.
⑤ Start with character relationships, author's arguments (evaluations), and evaluations of other charactersa. Many works of fiction are often written by more than one character, which requires us to accurately analyze the relationship between several characters, determine the primary and secondary, and grasp the character traits of the main characters from the complex relationship between them.
b. The author's comments or the evaluation of other characters is also the embodiment of character traits. For example, in "Lin Daiyu into the JIA House", Jia mother's evaluation of Wang Xifeng, "shrewd ragged children", "phoenix hot", reveals Wang Xifeng's shrewd character traits.
Answer mode:
Example 1:×××× is a ......(ideology and character traits)+......(status) person+analysis(before or after)(The stem asks:What kind of person is ××××?)
Example 2:①Features+Analysis;②Features+Analysis;③Features+Analysis;......(The question asks: What kind of character traits does xxxxx have?)
Example 1 (2018 National Volume I, Zhao Yiman)
In the novel, it is said that Zhao Yiman "is suffused with the literary temperament of a plucked man and the coldness of a professional soldier".
The work is briefly analyzed. (6 points)
Answers:
The temperament of the literatiThe following are some of his favorite things: he likes lilacs, and is not a bad person; he often remembers the battle life fondly and sweetly, and is elegant and romantic; he uses righteousness and truth to embellish the young people, and is wise and wise.
The coldness of a professional soldier.The following are a few examples of the author's work: a man who was tortured but did not give in, a man with a strong will, a man who laughed in the face of death, a man who was calm, a man who was full of love for his mother and a man who did not lose sight of what was right.
(Image characterization + brief analysis)
Example 2 (National Paper 3, Glass, 2016)
What are the character traits of Wang Youfu in the novel? Please analyze them briefly.
Answers:
(1) Humble in nature, even a bit of a wimp: when he met his juniors, he also stooped and bowed, and spoke humbly.
② Cowardly and fearful, a little crafty: hit the glass and sneak away, don't dare to admit it even if others ask.
(iii) A little stubborn, but not unkind: skeptical of the hotel's sincerity, recognizing his own responsibility and unwilling to take advantage of the opportunity to get rich.
(Intrinsic image characteristics + brief analysis)
What kind of a person is "I"? Please analyze it briefly in the context of the whole text. (New)
Answers:
(1) Warm-hearted to help others. "I managed to give the money brought by Wang Degui to Wang Youfu and conveyed Degui's words.
②Smart. "I had the idea of suing the hotel in court, so that Wang Youfu could take advantage of the opportunity to claim a large sum of money, and I was proud of my own cleverness.
(iii) Sympathize with and defend the good. When no one paid any attention to me, I took down the bulletin to make Wang Youfu's life more comfortable. ④Enjoy life (have leisure). "I sat down to drink tea at the teahouse and found the tea so good that I went back the next day. (Intrinsic image characteristics + brief analysis)
Example 3 (National Volume I, 2015, "The Maranatha")
In portraying the character of Maranatha, the novel highlights which of her character traits
Please analyze briefly.
Answers:
She was generous, kind and sympathetic. When he heard of Auntie Ma's misfortune, he was often in a daze and visited her in time.
② Being principled. Although it is not easy to earn money, but not for money hurt feelings.
(iii) Strong and uncompromising. When her husband's words or actions are excessive, she will argue with reason.
(Intrinsic image characteristics + brief analysis)
Example 4 (2013 National Volume 2, The Canyons)
What are the characteristics of the "rider" in the novel? Please analyze briefly.
Answers:
① Shape:He's a good-looking man with a strong, muscular body and an austere, natural strength and beauty;
② DemeanorThe first is a one-person ride through the canyon, a rough and rugged ride, but a calm and steady one due to the skill of the rider;
(iii) TemperamentThe people of the city: they eat meat and drink wine in big bowls, and they are not concerned about the small things in life, but they are rough and wild.
(External and internal image characteristics + brief analysis)
II. Appreciating the techniques of characterization
Start with two:
① Positive descriptions - appearance, psychological descriptions, action descriptions, language descriptions, etc;
② Side description - with the help of other characters to contrast and set off; with the help of objects to set off, with the help of the environment to set off.
Characterization techniques and their effects
(i) Direct description (positive description)
① Physical appearance and action description - to better reveal the inner and character traits of the characters. To show the character's mental outlook and reveal the character's inner activities, so as to reveal the character's identity, status, experience, upbringing, temperament and so on.
② language description (including dialogues, monologues, etc.) - ① portraying the character, reflecting the psychological activities of the characters, and promoting the development of the storyline. ② describe the character's manner of speech, make the image vivid and vivid on paper.
Psychological description - can directly express the character's thoughts and inner feelings (conflict, anxiety, worry, joy, excitement, etc.), to show the character's ideological qualities, characterization, and promote the development of the plot.
④Detailed description (scene detailing, clothing detailing, action detailing, psychological detailing, language detailing, etc.)-drawing and highlighting the character.
(ii) Indirect description (side description)
Role: To arouse the reader's association and imagination, and to express the character's image in a subtle way. Explain the characters, highlight the characteristics, and show the character qualities.
Propositional approach:
How does a certain passage in the ①saying describe so-and-so character? Please analyze it briefly.
②What techniques are used in this paper to portray the characters? Please analyze.
③ Please give a brief analysis of the underlined words in the text in terms of characterization.
④ What is the significance of a certain action (or psychology or language) of someone? Please analyze briefly.
Answer process:
examine the question stem to clarify the requirements
If the question suggests a specific descriptive technique, seize this technique and combine it with a small
Answer by saying what the specific description is.
② If the question does not suggest a specific descriptive technique, answer according to the specifics of the novel's portrayal of the character.
Answer mode.
① Indicate what techniques are used in portraying a character;
② Analyze how this technique is reflected in the text;
③ Point out the function and effect of this technique; that is, what kind of character is portrayed.
Of course, in the specific answer, according to the actual situation of the question, the three steps, slightly adjusted the order and trade-offs.
Example 1 (Volume 1, 2019, 1 "Rational Water")
Lu Xun said: "Since ancient times, we have had people who work hard, people who work hard, people who ask for the people's lives, and people who sacrifice their lives to seek the law. ...... This is the backbone of China." Please talk about how this article is specifically shaping such "the backbone of China".
Answers:
①Image depictionThe characterization of Dayu and his entourage as "beggar-like men" is an image of a hardworking doer. The depiction of Dayu and his entourage as "beggar-like men" creates an image of a hard-working doer.
②Description of speech and behaviorThe text of Yu is stoic and reticent. Yu in the text is stoic and reticent, and when he does speak, he is upright and forceful.
(iii) Contrasting techniques.The image of Yu and his entourage is always portrayed in contrast to the great men, thus emphasizing the image of the backbone of China.
Analysis: This question examines the appreciation of the novel character image of the relevant knowledge, focusing on analyzing and summarizing the characteristics of the novel character image as well as the ability to appreciate the techniques of shaping the character image.So when you answer, you must summarize the characterization.
Example 2 (National Volume 2, "Minuet", 2019)
Taking the image of the old dancer as an example, please talk about which of the novel's characterization uses
Some expressions.
Answers:
① withCharacteristic detailsAccentuate the character's personality. For example, the old dancer's outdated clothes and puppet-like dance moves show that he is a nostalgic person.
②WithPersonalized ConversationsReveal the inner world of the characters. For example, the old dancer's conversation with "me" reveals his inner pain and helplessness;
(iii) UseTypical scene settingThe state of the characters, like a forgotten nursery, sets off the lost mentality of the old dancer.
Analysis: This question examines the relevant knowledge of expressive techniques, reflecting the discipline of aesthetic appreciation and creativity, and enhancing students' aesthetic ability and cultivation.
