Analyse the following utterances. Identify the narrator and his emotions. Explain the meaning of the following sentences.

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3. Analyse the following utterances. Identify the narrator and his emotions. Explain the meaning of the following sentences.

1….opening the window, he went out on to the terrace, conforming to the creed which had made him retire when he surprised them in the hall. (171)

2.The mood of “showing-off” was still, however, uppermost. One must do the wretched thing with the air.(171)

3.So, swiftly on the least provocation does the possessive instinct flourish and grow.(172)

4….we shall soon have them on the run.(176)

4. Expand the ideas. Pay attention to the prevailing tone of the passages, sources of expressiveness, implications involved.

1….he knew that Winnifred still had a weakness, if not for Dartie, at least for not laundering him in public. (157)

2.Having ordered a light repast, to the consternation of the waiter, they awaited its arrival together with that of Mr.Bellby, in silent reaction after the hour and a half’s suspense on the tenterhooks of publicity. (165)

3.The full awfulness of this decision one way or the other knocked at his mind with double knock as of an angry postman.(170-171)

4.After the first glass or two it became pleasant to have this bombshell up his sleeve, this piece of sensational patriotism, or example, rather, of personal daring, to display – for his pleasure in what he had done for his Queen and Country was so far entirely personal.. (174-175)

5.Answer the following question:

a) Understanding the plot.

1.What was Jolyon’s artistic perception of Irene?

2.Why did Val enlist and what preceded this act?

3.What were the talks about the Boers at dinner at James’?

b)Exploring themes.

1,Why was Jolyon in two minds about Irene?

2.What was Val’s perception of the legal proceeding?

3.Why was Val so determined to see Holly after the court?

3.Did Val accept Jolly’s challenge because of cowardice or bravery?

4. The reaction of James’ family members to Val’s enlistment. How do the words of every person characterize him?

6. Get ready to translate the following excerpts:

1. P.p. 171 – 172 (From “The confusion in the mind of Val…” to the end of the chapter)

2. P/p/ 174-175 (From “After the first glass or two…” to “...when one had to part from Holly.”

7. Prepare a written translation (to be handed in).

Variant 1. P.156 (From the beginning of the chapter to “ …to keep him from coming back”)

Variant 2. P.170-171(Val’s head jerked on its stem… - …”All right!” he said. “Done!”)

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