《灰姑娘英文版思维导图》
中心主题:Cinderella (灰姑娘)
I. Characters (人物)
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A. Protagonist (主人公): Cinderella
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- Name Origins (名字由来): "Cinder" + "Ella" (灰烬 + 爱拉,暗指她的处境和原本的名字)
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- Personality (性格):
- a. Kind (善良): Always helpful, even to animals.
- b. Patient (耐心): Endures abuse without complaint.
- c. Forgiving (宽容): Never seeks revenge on her stepfamily.
- d. Hopeful (充满希望): Believes in dreams and a better future.
- e. Humble (谦虚): Does not boast or seek attention.
- Personality (性格):
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- Motivation (动机): To escape her miserable life and find happiness.
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- Conflicts (冲突):
- a. Internal (内在): Her self-doubt and belief that she is unworthy.
- b. External (外在): Cruel treatment from her stepmother and stepsisters.
- Conflicts (冲突):
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- Transformation (转变): From a neglected servant to a beautiful and respected princess.
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B. Antagonists (反派): Stepmother & Stepsisters
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- Stepmother (继母):
- a. Cruel (残忍): Treats Cinderella with contempt and forces her into servitude.
- b. Jealous (嫉妒): Envious of Cinderella's beauty and kindness.
- c. Manipulative (善于操纵): Scheming to promote her own daughters.
- d. Greedy (贪婪): Desires wealth and social status for herself and her daughters.
- Stepmother (继母):
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- Stepsisters (继姐):
- a. Vain (虚荣): Obsessed with their appearance and social status.
- b. Selfish (自私): Concerned only with their own desires.
- c. Cruel (残忍): Mock and mistreat Cinderella.
- d. Ugly (丑陋) (both physically and morally): Contrasted with Cinderella's beauty and goodness.
- Stepsisters (继姐):
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C. Supporting Characters (配角): Fairy Godmother & Prince
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- Fairy Godmother (仙女教母):
- a. Kind (善良): Helps Cinderella fulfill her dream of attending the ball.
- b. Magical (神奇): Uses her powers to transform Cinderella and provide her with transportation.
- c. Wise (智慧): Offers encouragement and guidance to Cinderella.
- d. Represents (代表): Hope and the power of believing in miracles.
- Fairy Godmother (仙女教母):
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- Prince (王子):
- a. Charming (迷人): Captivates Cinderella with his kindness and grace.
- b. Determined (坚决): Searches for Cinderella throughout the kingdom.
- c. Idealistic (理想主义): Seeks love based on genuine connection, not social status.
- d. Represents (代表): Opportunity and a better future for Cinderella.
- Prince (王子):
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II. Plot (情节)
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A. Exposition (介绍):
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- Introduction of Cinderella's tragic situation: Death of her mother, mistreatment by stepfamily.
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- Setting the scene: A kingdom preparing for a royal ball.
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- Establishing the conflict: Cinderella is forbidden from attending the ball.
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B. Rising Action (发展):
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- Cinderella's despair and longing to attend the ball.
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- The Fairy Godmother's appearance and her magical transformations.
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- Cinderella's arrival at the ball and her enchanting encounter with the Prince.
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C. Climax (高潮):
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- The clock strikes midnight, and Cinderella is forced to flee.
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- She loses one of her glass slippers in her haste.
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D. Falling Action (下降):
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- The Prince's determination to find the woman who fits the glass slipper.
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- The Prince's search throughout the kingdom.
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- The stepsisters' attempts to deceive the Prince.
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E. Resolution (结局):
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- Cinderella is revealed as the owner of the glass slipper.
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- She marries the Prince and escapes her miserable life.
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- Happily ever after.
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III. Themes (主题)
- A. Good vs. Evil (善与恶): The contrast between Cinderella's kindness and her stepfamily's cruelty.
- B. Hope and Perseverance (希望与坚持): Cinderella's unwavering belief in a better future despite her hardships.
- C. Inner Beauty vs. Outer Beauty (内在美与外在美): Cinderella's kindness and humility are valued over her physical appearance. The stepsisters highlight superficiality.
- D. Social Inequality (社会不公): Cinderella's mistreatment reflects the social inequalities of the time.
- E. The Power of Dreams (梦想的力量): The importance of believing in one's dreams and pursuing them.
- F. Forgiveness (宽恕): Cinderella's ability to forgive her stepfamily, though not explicitly stated, is implicitly shown.
IV. Literary Devices (文学手法)
- A. Symbolism (象征):
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- Glass Slipper (玻璃鞋): Represents Cinderella's beauty, grace, and uniqueness; also represents the fragility of magic and opportunity.
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- Clock Striking Midnight (午夜钟声): Represents the limitations of magic and the return to reality.
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- Cinders (灰烬): Symbolizes Cinderella's suffering and degradation.
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- B. Imagery (意象): Vivid descriptions of Cinderella's transformation and the ball.
- C. Foreshadowing (伏笔): Hints of Cinderella's eventual happiness.
- D. Irony (讽刺): The stepsisters' ugliness both inside and out contrasts with their attempts to appear beautiful.
- E. Motif (主题重复): Repeated emphasis on beauty, kindness, and transformation.
V. Setting (背景)
- A. Time Period (时期): Typically set in a vaguely defined historical past, often associated with royalty and grand balls.
- B. Location (地点): A kingdom with a royal palace, a humble home for Cinderella, and surrounding forests.
- C. Atmosphere (氛围): Initially dark and oppressive due to Cinderella's mistreatment, gradually becoming brighter and more hopeful as the story progresses. The ball scene is particularly vibrant and magical.