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Hello,my name is Nadia Pasichnyk and today I want to tell you something about one of the most famous poems by Robert Burns.To begin with,it is called "Is There for Honest Poverty" or "For A 'That and A' That".
ВідповістиВидалитиThe first thing that needs to be said is this poem was reproduced on a postcard for National Poetry Day 2006. Eight poetry postcards are published each year by the Scottish Poetry Library to celebrate National Poetry Day and are distributed throughout Scotland to schools, libraries and other venues. The theme for 2006 was identity.
Renowned Scottish folksinger Sheena Wellington sang the song at the opening of the Scottish Parliament in May, 1999. The song was also sung at the funeral of Donald Dewar, the inaugural First Minister of Scotland. It is also known in translations into other European languages, for example the German "Trotz alledem und alledem" by Ferdinand Freiligrath right after the Revolution of 1848.
In this poem a Man's a man remains the most enduring first principle of social justice, the most idealistic statement of how we should live our lives. The words "pride o 'worth" appear on the crest of the Scottish Qualifications Authority. "A man's a man for a' that", which basically means we are all the same.Wherever you come from, whatever your background, whether you are rich or poor - we are all human beings. Life is not about the cloth you wear, or the fine things you own, but about being a decent, honest, fair-minded person. His argument is that "honest poverty" has greater worth than the false pride of high social position.
As for Burns's point of view,it is very clear from these observations, that it is unambiguous. He hopes that men and women of goodwill in time will unite, so that "man to man, the world o'er / Shall brithers be for a 'that!"
I advise everyone to read this poem!
Nadia Pasichnyk
A Man's A Man For A' That by Robert Burns
ВідповістиВидалитиIs there for honesty poverty
That hings his head, an' a' that;
The coward slave - we pass him by,
We dare be poor for a' that!
For a' that, an' a' that,
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
What though on hamely fare we dine,
Wear hoddin grey, an' a' that?
Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine,
A man's a man for a' that.
For a' that, an' a' that,
Their tinsel show, an' a' that,
The honest man, tho' e'er sae poor,
Is king o' men for a' that.
Ye see yon birkie ca'd a lord,
Wha struts, an' stares, an' a' that;
Tho' hundreds worship at his word,
He's but a coof for a' that.
For a' that, an' a' that,
His ribband, star, an' a' that,
The man o' independent mind
He looks an' laughs at a' that.
A prince can mak a belted knight,
A marquise, duke, an' a' that;
But an honest man's aboon his might,
Gude faith, he maunna fa' that!
For a' that, an' a' that,
Their dignities an' a' that,
The pith o' sense, an' pride o' worth,
Are higher rank than a' that.
Then let us pray that come it may,
(As come it will for a' that,)
That Sense and Worth, o'er a' the earth,
Shall bear the gree, an' a' that.
For a' that, an' a' that,
It's comin yet for a' that
That man to man, the world o'er,
Shall brithers be for a' that.
This has been set to music, and you may have heard it sung. It is written in Ayrshire dialect, and English, but the sentiments expressed are universal.
In Verse One, Burns is saying that wealth, or lack of it,and social class should not be the measure of a man's true worth. " The rank is but the guinea's stamp" means that a person cannot be given a price. The man's character is the true gold.
Verse Two continues the theme. We may wear ordinary clothes, and eat simple food, but appearance is just a show, like tinsel. Honesty is worth more than fancy clothes.
Now Verse Three might have got Burns into some trouble in Edinburgh. The birkie (cool young guy) who struts around, and has the title of Lord, is only a coof (an idiot). The man who learns to think for himself is worth much more than that.
Verse Four continues this theme. Princes can hand out titles at will, but honesty and pure goodness are worth much more. Self respect doesn't come from inherited wealth or titles.
Verse Five is a prayer that Sense and Worth shall eventually agree with all mankind. Burns imagines a future world in which all people will live as brothers, in mutual trust and respect. "It's coming yet, for a' that". Well, it hasn't come yet Rabbie, but we live in hope.
Good afternoon!
ВідповістиВидалитиMy name is Nadia Pasichnyk and today I want to tell you something about «The Picture of Dorian Gray». Іt is a philosophical novel, that was written by Oscar Wilde. "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is one of his most famous novels. Some times ago I read this book. Now I enjoy it. It is a story of a young man Dorian Gray.
In the mist of the Victorian Era, Basil Hallward paints a portrait of a vain aristocrat, Dorian Gray. He idolizes Lord Henry's pessimistic but realistic views of the world and society. Consequently Dorian becomes a heartless man hurting those he becomes close with with either his ignorance or blackmail. Under the influence of Lord Henry, his spiritual "teacher", Dorian becomes an immoral murderer. Dorian realizes the wretchedness of his portrait and when Basil insists on seeing the painting, he murders Basil , not only does he murder someone but also he continues to blackmail the scientist Alan Campbell to dispose of Basil’s body. Dorian also brutally behaves with Sybil Vane , so she commits suicide. Despite this fact his face remains young and beautiful. But his portrait painted by his friend reflects Dorian's immorality and cruelty. Thrusting a knife into his portrait Dorian kills himself. His face becomes ugly while the portrait shines with perfect beauty.
Throughout the work are many philosophical phrases. Wilde's characters are fundamentally friendless and alone, and even if they do not recognize that this is a problem, it makes true happiness impossible for any of them.
Oscar Wilde said that the books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame. He proved it in his book, because people often forget their conscience , leaving it in a dark room of their souls. Thanks to «The Picture of Dorian Gray», we can see how it looks abominable. This book teaches us to be friends with nice people, not to be indifferent to other people's problems. We begin to understand that external beauty is not important in this life, because Dorian had good looks, but was not happy. Why he was unhappy? Dorian was miserable because he did bad things and didn’t draw conclusions.
So, to be truly happy, we should do good deeds and don’t forget about our conscience.
I advise everyone to read this book!
Nadia Pasichnyk