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1、Unit 6,Text Fathers & Sons: the Bonding Process,I. About the book,Its a book of photos and essays of fathers and sons. Its more like a photoalbum with notes. There are photos and comments from 52 fathers with sons, who reveal in their writings, and through Bill Hansons poignant(深深打动人的) photography,
2、the unique bond of fatherhood. Some of them are famous, like former President Gerald Ford, and some are just regular guys who are firemen, athletes, professors, artists, and doctors. These men speak of the responsibilities and rewards of being father and son. They share stories of discovery and grow
3、ing pains.,There are very young sons who are just beginning to follow in their fathers footsteps, sons who are testing their fathers patience, sons who are separated from their fathers by divorce, & sons who adore their fathers. These men are following in the traditions of family, trying to raise a
4、better generation of men. Father and son. It is a relationship that rewards, frustrates and mystifies.,II. Title,The bonding process the attachment process occurring between a parent & offspring that usually begins at the time of birth. It is the basis for further emotional affiliation (relationship
5、) & influences the childs physical & psychological development 亲情纽带,代际联系,III. Structure of the Text,Part I (para. 1-5) the close relationship the author had with his father Part II (para. 6-11)a relationship the author is building with his young son by learning from his own father and stepfather Par
6、t III (para. 12-15) the importance of father-son relationship illustrated by pictures of fathers and sons taken by the author Part IV conclusion: the bond between fathers and sons is unbreakable,IV. Text Analysis,bond a close relationship between two people strained relationship relationship marked
7、by mutual distrust,John Wayne 约翰韦恩 (1907 1979) was Hollywood s legendary star. In more than 200 films made over 50 years, He became the greatest figure of one of Americas greatest native art forms, the Western. He won an Oscar as best actor for another Western, “True Grit”,真正的勇敢 in 1969. He was also
8、 an almost perfect father figure and a symbolic male figure.,Audie Murphy(1924-1971) was the most decorated American soldier in WWII, having received twenty-one medals and regarded as American Hero. He was credited with having killed, captured, or wounded 240 Germans. For his brave action, Murphy wa
9、s awarded the medal of Honor on August 9, 1945.,Murphy was also an actor. Returning to U.S. , he went on to a long film career. He starred in 27 movies, including to Hell and back which is the reflection of his experience of the war. He died in an airplane accident in 1971 and buried in Arlington Na
10、tional Cemetory, aged only 46.,Joe DiMaggio( 乔 . 迪马吉奥 ) （1914-1999）was one of the greatest American sports hero. He joined the New York Yankees (纽约洋基队) in 1936 and quickly rose to become the star of baseballs golden age. He was graceful, elegant, and inspiring. He once had a nine-month marriage with
11、 Marilyn Monro (玛丽莲.梦露 ). He lives a life of public triumph and private pain.,Why did the author compare his father with those three heroes? He thought his father was as good & brave as the three men. It show his admiration, likeness & deep love for his father wallow (fig.) indulge oneself 沉湎 wallow
12、 in self-righteousness 沉湎于唯我独是之中 bobtail: (a horse or dog with) a tail cut short,Buffalo Bill：William Frederick Cody (1846-1917), US showman, was known as “Buffalo Bill” after killing nearly 5,000 buffalo in eight months for a contract to supply workers on the Kansas Pacific Railway with meat. He se
13、rved as a scout (侦察员) in the Sioux wars, but from 1883 toured (巡回演出) with his Wild West Show. The town of Cody in Wyoming (怀俄明州) stands on part of his former ranch(牧场，大农场). He died in Denver, Colorado. 野牛比尔(William Frederick Cody 的绰号,因其善捕野牛,将牛肉供应修筑太平洋大铁路的工人而得名),Why did Dad address his son in such a
14、way? Dad was humourous & friendly, hoping that his son will have a better future, be as brave as Buffalo Bill.,to have a way with one means (infml) to have an attractive quality which persuades or pleases other people. e.g. He has a way with flowery(说话或作品)辞藻华丽的) language and his stubborn was finally
15、 persuaded. date companion of the other sex with whom dates are arranged 相与约会的异性朋友,sneer to utter with a sneer or in a sneering manner 说轻蔑话 insult speak or act in a way that hurts or is intended to hurt a persons feelings or dignity 侮辱,Why did the author speak rudely to his family members? To let hi
16、s girl friend know his importance in the family. Its naive of him to do so. How about Dads reaction to his rude behavior? Ask his son to look up the word “sarcasm” in his dictionary. Why did Dad do that? to teach his son a lesson,sarcasm a cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound 讽刺，挖苦 high of great importance Why didnt the author want to become a father in the near future? Because he was not very well prepared for it.,scour search through recipe
