Nature-by-Emerson(Transcendentalism).ppt

1、Nature,Ralph Waldo Emerson,Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882),American essayist, philosopher and poet Born into a clergyman family and embracing the liberal Christianity Founder of American Transcendentalist movement in the19th century Essay entitled “Nature”,Emersons Ideas,1. The emphasis on Oversoul:

2、 all-pervading power for goodness, omnipresent, omnipotent; 2. The importance of Individual (Self-reliant); 3. Perception of Nature as symbol of the Oversoul.,The Essay: “Nature”,The essay consists of the introduction part and eight chapters. They are Nature, Commodity, Beauty, Language, Discipline,

3、 Idealism, Spirit and Prospects respectively.,solitude (line 1): (u) the state of being alone especially when this is what you enjoy sublime (line 5): (the sublime) sth that is excellent and makes you feel extremely happy admonish (line 9): (vt) formal to tell or warn sb severely that they have done

4、 sth wrong,Which word will you choose to summarize the paragraph?,Paragraph 1,Michaels summary Do you agree? The observation of stars can lead man to be alone, which, in turn, makes man believe and adore their sublime and admonition.,Paragraph 2,Please use one word to sum up the paragraph,Michaels S

5、ummary: The perfection of nature leaves kindred impression even on wisest man and reflects his utmost wisdom.,A Grain of Sand William Blake,To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour.,一粒沙子 从一粒沙子看到一个世界， 从一朵野花看到一个天堂

6、， 把握在你手心里的就是无限， 永恒也就消融于一个时辰。,Paragraph 3,One word again!,Michaels Summary: We get access to the integrity of nature through our eyes and abstract the distinct but poetical meaning out of it.,Paragraph 4,The paragraph is longer and harder.,The communion with nature makes him transcend his superficial life and get to his own nature.,Paragraph 5,Hang on! We are almost finished.,Men or Tree?,Michaels summary: The occult relation between man and the vegetable makes me experience the wonder of nature.,Paragraph 6,Hooray! The Last Paragraph!,Michaels Summary: Man should take in the harm