薩基敞開的窗戶

1、The Open Windowby SakiPresentation by Gloria Wong1The AuthorHector Hugh Munro(1807-1916)Pen name:Saki British writer a master of the short story frequently as H. H. Munrooften compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker 2The Society Backgroundfirst published before the World War I startedBritish was sti

2、ll in Victorian era Landlords -visited friends,chatted and attended partys.Social activities and manners are the most improtant parts of their life3The PlotDuring Framton Nettle visit to Mrs.Sappleton, Vera (Mrs.Sappletons niece) played a joke to him. She told him a story about Mrs.Sapplentons dead

3、husband and tow brothers. But it was a trick, they are all alive.In the end, Mrs.Sappletons husband and two brothers fininshed hunting and came to home. Mr.Nettle regarded them as ghosts ,so he ran away.Mrs.Sappleton didnt kown the trick. She talked lots of her husband and tow brothers just like the

4、y were all alive, which made Mr.Nettle feel scared.4The ThemeWhy did Vera play tricks on Mr. Nettle?5The ThemeThere are full of ironies in this short story. Though three people were chatting, they were all absent-minded.Mrs.Sappleton were waiting to her husband and brothers come back.Vera were thinking how to play tricks on Mr.Nettle.Mr.Nettle were worrying about his own illness.It is boring and untruthful social situation to the three people,but it is an interesting story to readers.6Questi