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When HAMLET
PEKING OPERA
meets
Unit 4 Stage and Screen
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to summarize the author’s feelings of his first experience of watching an Peking Opera version of Hamlet.
to describe the differences between Western play and Peking Opera , realize the cultural diversity and know the importance of cultural communication .
to appreciate different art forms by using critical thinking.
After this class, you will be able:
Learning objectives
1. Do you know the Chinese story The Peony Pavilion（牡丹亭）
2. Do you know what is Ballet
Do you know
Lead-in
unique beauty
absorbed
romantic
elegant
Meets
Lead in
Legendary Woman
Film company
Lead in
Cupid
月老
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Chinese fashion designer
Paris
Meets
Meets
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What is the name of Peking Opera version of Hamlet
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What aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author
The Revenge of Prince Zidan
orchestra
Costumes and masks: amazing
Performer’s movements: exaggerated; dazzling, energetic
Voice: high
Stage: simple
Fast reading
Read the lines
Activity 1 Read the passage quickly and complete the following tasks.
1. Divide the passage into 3 parts according to time order.
Para(s) .
before the performance
the performance
the performance
When HAMLET meets PEKING OPERA
Para(s) .
Para(s) .
5
3&4
1&2
during
after
Fast reading
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2. Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage.
1. To prove the Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.
2. To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.
3. To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.
4. To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.
Fast reading
Read the lines
Activity 2 Read Paras 1&2 and answer the questions.
1. Why did the author think he knew a lot about Hamlet before the performance
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2. What motivated the author to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan
Read the lines
Careful reading
1. Why did the author think he knew a lot about Hamlet before the performance
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He was a high school student with English literature as his main subject.
Shakespeare’s Hamlet is important and famous.
He has seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times.
2. What motivated the author to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan
The desire to figure out whether Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare’s play to understand.
Activity 3 Read Paras 3&4 and complete the following tasks.
1. Fill in the blanks.
The performance started with an orchestra playing , including jinghu with two . Then the came on stage and their were amazing. Their voices . The stage was , and a small stage was transformed into . My favorite part of the show was , which was simply .
Read the lines
2. Paraphrase.
The performers of course sang in Chinese, but the music, exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings across to the audience.
Careful reading
1. Fill in the blanks.
The performance started with an orchestra playing , including jinghu with two . Then the came on stage and their were amazing. Their voices . The stage was , and a small stage was transformed into . My favorite part of the show was , which was simply .
traditional Chinese instruments
strings
costumes and masks
sounded unique
main characters
simple
the whole universe
how the characters moved on stage
incredible
2. Paraphrase.
The performers of course sang in Chinese, but the music, exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings across to the audience.
Although the characters sang in Chinese, the audience could recognize the meanings by the music, exaggerated movements and gestures.
Activity 4 Read Para 5 and answer the following questions.
How did the author recognize the theme of Hamlet
2. Why does the author say “The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”
By feeling the strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief in the show.
Because this show combines music, singing, drama, poetry, and costume design with explosive effect.
A. meet all his requirements
B. make him disappointed
Read the lines
Careful reading
the author’s feelings
of Hamlet;
about Peking Opera
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By saying “The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”, what did the author think of the performance
Why did the author say “I knew a lot about Hamlet” What feelings did he have towards Hamlet and Peking Opera before the performance
Why did the author describe in detail what he experienced during the performance What is his feeling
confident
It is worth watching
surprised/amazed/impressed
curious/uncertain
Read between the lines
Read beyond the lines
When HAMLET meets PEKING OPERA
western culture
Chinese culture
Combination:
The Revenge of Prince Zidan
Chinese culture is going global!
British poet:
Jasoph Kipling
(1865-1936)
''East is East, West is West, never the twain(两者) shall meet.''
Do you agree Why
Read beyond the lines
Everyday you learn
It is not difference, but misunderstanding that produces distance.
Everyday you learn
It is not difference, but misunderstanding that produces distance.
share cultural feast
(共享文化盛宴)
Think & share
1.Think of more examples of Chinese culture going global.
2.What should we do to promote Chinese culture
Spring festival is favored by more and more foreigners.
more examples
Classical literary works haven been translated into foreign languages.
More than 500 Confucius Institutes have been founded.
Increasing foreigners are learning Chinese.
2. What should we do to promote Chinese culture
Chinese culture
understand
protect
pass on
spread
respect
study
1. Surf the Internet to find more information about Peking Opera.
2. Write a letter to your pen friend Mary to introduce Peking Opera.
Assignment

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