第1个回答 2013-06-18
《大卫·科波菲尔》英文读书笔记/读后感
If Charles Dickens created his child hero Oliver Twist for his sympathetic commiseration of orphans and his discontent of the ill-functioning society, we could say that he created his other child hero David Copperfield for a completely different reason. Critics consider "David Copperfield" as Dickens' autobiographical novel that unmasked a great account of Dickens' early childhood upbringings. It is often said that it is impossible to understand a great classic work without understanding the writer first. To read "David Copperfield" is to understand Charles Dickens, which will further deepen the understanding of Dickens other works.
The Theme
Honestly speaking, I consider "David Copperfield" a bit dry in terms of plot development and dramatic climax comparing to "Oliver Twist". I understand that this has to do with the fact that this is a semi-autobiography that had to carry some purpose of relating to the realities in Dickens childhood. Another attributed reason is that unlike "Oliver Twist", "David Copperfield" is a bildungsroman, that is, a novel that develops a character from childhood to adulthood. It is understandable that climax is hard to be defined or to be captured when writing a bildungsroman where story is defined by time progress rather than events.
As Dickens' earlier works were published serially, his writings were also finished serially, either weekly or monthly, according to the needs of publications. It was not until the rather cool receipt of his "Martin Chuzzlewit" that Dickens started considering taking upon a more constructed writing style with numbered plans in plot development. "David Copperfield" was thus produced under such constructed and well-planned writing, which, I believe, added special dramatic affect to the stories. The repetitive reappearance of several important characters in David Copperfield's life confirms the reality in which we all experience the re-acquaintance with people we've met and that the relationship is strengthened with each re-acquaintance. Writing constructively, rather serially, gave Dickens the opportunity to cultivate each of these characters, their relationship with David Copperfield and the impact they have on David Copperfield. Instead of introducing minor characters that were forgotten later on, Dickens gave each character a purpose of existence in the story, which also engaged readers into the story and added flavor to the plot.
The story of David Copperfield ended in the most beautiful merriness, with David finding the true hero of his life - himself. However, an interesting question that we should ask is, has Charles Dickens let his own kindness take over the realism that fictional works should bring forward to the readers? Many critics seem to think Dickens plot his story to make the readers feel good, rather than show the reader what human life is really like. I don't think I have read enough of Dickens' works to pass any judgment, but I do like to point out that, as a writer, I do believe that a story to express realism makes a greater echo in readers' hearts than a story to please.
The Language
The more I read Charles Dickens' works, the more I am convinced that his works, his language, to be more specific, need to be appreciated only by imaginative minds. I am not advocating this because I am an immediate admirer of old British language style, I sincerely believe that it would be beneficial for people to appreciate more of beauty of the literate language used in Dickens' writings, or any old British writer's writings for that matter.
第2个回答 2013-06-18
David Copperfield is the novel that draws most closely from Charles Dickens's own life. Its eponymous hero, orphaned as a boy, grows up to discover love and happiness, heartbreak and sorrow amid a cast of eccentrics, innocents, and villains. Praising Dickens's power of invention, Somerset Maugham wrote: "There were never such people as the Micawbers, Peggotty and Barkis, Traddles, Betsey Trotwood and Mr. Dick, Uriah Heep and his mother. They are fantastic inventions of Dickens's exultant imagination...you can never quite forget them.
第3个回答 2013-06-18
Many child on reading the book, think book this for what child write .Because of Dickens Colored attention, in a lot of places , he comes to describe the personage and things in terms of a child, Enable child to appreciate thoroughly, feel that this is written for them .But,walk out people childhood after at the time of the book not stressed, can find these every one far than staying by we the memories for being heavy, make even more by people a sentimental book. .Novel lovely nurse Peggotty, harsh cruel and ferocious stepfatherMr.Murdstone and seemingly serious but good-natured old woman of aunt, Leaves the unforgettable impression on readers .The protagonist's growth road is bumpy and indignant, full of twists and turns or ups and downs Have fully shown difficulty and bitterness that ordinary people seek survival under the abominable environment .