1. Werther says “That the life of man is but a dream is a thought which has occurred to many people, and I myself am constantly haunted by it” at the beginning of the letter written on May 22. What is he trying to tell us, we people everywhere? If Werther also see the life of man as a dream, does his dream of life have any difference from others’? [ Be sure to give evidences to strengthen your opinions.] ①Maybe he wants to tell us life is just like a dream. Things is not decided by ourselves. But we can try to change them. ② Yes. For example….They paint their prison walls with gaily colored figures and luminous prospects….etc.
2. How does Werther think of children? Why does he think that the happiest people in the world are like children? [ Be sure to give evidences to strengthen your opinions.] ① He thinks they are indeed happy creatures. ② He think they live for the day only, drag around their dolls, putting their clothes on or off, tiptoe around the cupboard where Mummy keeps the sweets locked up, and, after having finally snatched the desired bit, stand with full cheeks and shout: “More!” So, the happiest people in the world are like children. Just because kids can do the things what they want to do. 3. What kind of person does Werther think he is? What are the characteristics of the young Werther you learn from the letter on May 22?
①He thinks he is constantly haunted by the life of man is but a dream is a thought.
②I think he is think too much. He is a stupid person. He is just a teenager. Why is he so always melancholy and moody? I don’t know how to describe him, and just think he is past redemption.
Hey, Anna,
Good opinion for your first answer in Essay One. As for the second answer, I’m kind of confused. “They” paint their wall with gaily colors. Who are “they”? Aren’t we talking about Werther here? Besides, you failed to give us evidences to show why and how Werther thought that Life is but a dream. If you develop more based on your first answer, it would be pretty good.
For your Essay Two, yes, kids can do whatever they want to do without worrying about the future, the possible career they can have, the interpersonal relations, the responsibilities of family… They can just play all day, have fun all day and be innocent all day. You’ve caught the main point of this question, and if you tried to develop more of your ideas, your thoughts, it would be terrific good! Develop More!
For the first answer in your Essay Three, confused… It’s just a copy of the text. Not enough to be an evidence or even your own opinion. As for the second point, not bad!
You earn a B for your work. Good start!
Comment by cestjoy — January 21, 2007 @ 4:55 am