Культурология. Горелова А.В - 32 стр.

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3. Give the English equivalents of the following phrases:
греховный
несчастье, неудача
большой недостаток
быть против чего-л.
не обращать внимания на дисциплину
в отчаянии
признать ошибку
персонаж
сюжет
4. Topics for discussion.
1. Why, do you think, actors were considered wicked in the early
nineteenth century in the United States? Why, do you think, the attitude has
changed? What is the attitude toward actors in Russia?
2. Do you think that most of Рое's problems came from the fact that he
was not legally adopted? Why or why not?
3. Do you think that the Allans’ wealth and pride were mainly helpful or
harmful to Poe? Explain.
4. Do you think that if Poe had not had such а brilliant mind he would
have had а happier life? Why or why not?
5. Do you think Mr. Allan was right in expecting Poe to be grateful and
respectful to him? Why or why not?
б. Do you agree with Mr. Allan that Poe was basically unworthy and
sinful? Explain.
7. Do you think that the true purpose of the university was fulfilled for
Poe and his fellow students? In what ways do you think students are the same or
different today?
8. What do you think of Robert Frost's definition of home? Can you think
of а better definition of home?
9. Do you think Рое's writings might have been different if he had had а
happier life? In what ways?
3.3. Agatha Christie
They say, Dame Agatha Christie made more profit out of murder than any
other woman since Lukrezia Borgia. Christie’s output was torrential: 83 books,
including a half-dozen romances written under the name of Mary Westmaccot;
17 plays, 9 volumes of short stories and “Come, Tell Me How You Live”, in
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