Million Pounds

"To be honest, if I could be completely ignorant instead of being as educated as I am now, if I could go all out and not even show my face, instead of being shy like I am now, I would have become famous in this cold and selfish world long ago."

Mark Twain's works may seem plain, but they contain social observation and satire on society. Although there is no literal character creation at all, it is also a unique subject matter in a certain sense.

After my principal read this book, he was so frightened that he threw it to the ground. He thought it was a horror story [laughter][laughter][laughter]

As for this book, I recommend it to be more in-depth, that is, Millions of Pounds, because our high school students had this in their English textbooks at the time, and then our teacher showed us the movie. Well, I think this movie has a bit of an old Qing Dynasty quality, but what he said is very interesting to me, and some parts are very funny. Well, you can also learn English at the same time, yes.

The principal thought he was alive after reading it

The magic of money and the test of human nature. In works written in the 19th century, the world depicted between the lines seems to be more simplified than it is now, but human nature in the face of money and desire is so consistent. The story of "Millions of Pounds" revolves around a million-pound note. The protagonist accidentally obtains this huge note, and his life has changed dramatically since then. People's attitude towards him instantly changed from initial contempt to adulation, just because of the banknote in his hand. There are businessmen who are blind to money, hypocritical nobles and ordinary people who are kind but are also affected by money. People lose their reason and judgment in the face of money, only value superficial wealth and ignore real value. However, the protagonist has not been completely corrupted by money. After experiencing a series of adventures, he still maintains his conscience and dignity, and uses wisdom to deal with various difficulties. This also allows us to see the beautiful side of human nature. Even under the huge temptation of money, there are still people who can stick to their principles. The author is also very kind and gave him a beautiful ending. Wonderful story "The Story of a Good Boy": A good boy is a typical moral model image. He is honest, kind, hard-working and filial. He never lies, always listens to the instructions of his parents and teachers, and actively helps others. However, this perfect image feels somewhat stereotyped and unreal. He lacks personality and emotional expression, and seems to be just the embodiment of moral standards. The good boy is ridiculously honest, insisting on telling the truth even in the face of obvious lies. "The Story of the Bad Kid": The bad kid is selfish, cunning, cruel, and has no moral bottom line. He bullies children who are weaker than himself and does whatever it takes to achieve his goals. However, this bad boy is not completely inhumane. He also showed a hint of hesitation and guilt at certain moments, such as feeling scared after being caught stealing an apple. This complex character makes readers both disgust and sympathize with him, and also makes the character more real and believable. Content Sharing 1. I was so excited and dizzy with joy, but I couldn't believe it was true. I walked around for a while and looked at the bill carefully, feeling as if it had been stolen. 2. He took it with a smile. The smile was all over his face, and there were creases, wrinkles, and spirals in it, just like when you threw a brick into the pond. 3. I could tell at a glance that these two were practical people, and their pockets must be heavily filled with hard goods. 4. His eyes never left the banknote, and he looked as if he was already a dead man, and this banknote was his passport to heaven. 5. I handed the banknote to him and said casually: "Please give me some change." He took the banknote, as if a person had been struck by lightning, and stood there motionless.

This book is very interesting! It reminds me of a time when I participated in an activity at school and received a reward for good performance. I felt as lucky as the protagonist in the book. The stories in the book tell us that although money is very important, we cannot lose our dignity and conscience because of money. We have to rely on our own efforts and wisdom to achieve success, just like I study hard. I think this book is very educational and humorous, and I recommend it to everyone!

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It's more about the man's sincerity. After getting the check, he becomes known as a rich man. Naturally, he wants to make friends with those who have status around him. The income other than checks is mostly brought by friends in the name of being a millionaire. The protagonist doesn't have many methods, maybe it's fate!

Among Mark Twain's novels, the most profound ones are "The Man Who Broken Hadleyburg" and "The Thirty Thousand Dollar Inheritance" It's easier said than done. It's really difficult for people to keep their true intentions before facing huge temptations, and they all tend to take chances. Especially in the book Hadleyburg, where Reverend Burgess reads the letter, Mark Twain focuses on the shameless defense of the so-called "moral role models" and the reactions of all the witnesses present and the psychological activities of the Richards couple. The writing is very fascinating, as if I were Richards, and I was as embarrassed and faced with the condemnation of conscience like them. The Inheritance of Thirty Thousand Dollars tells the story of the Fosters, who were seduced by the profit of thirty thousand dollars and slowly led to the path of evil and decadence. Both novels are very connotative and serve as a warning to people. They hope that they can stick to their true intentions when facing lucrative interests that are not their own. Sally's words before her death in "The Thirty Thousand Dollar Inheritance" are the best warning: A large amount of wealth, if it comes suddenly and comes from a wrong way, is a trap. It does not bring us any benefits. The extreme joy is fleeting, but we throw away the sweet, simple and happy life for it - everyone must take us as a lesson.

Sure. From the initial feeling of being overwhelmed and confused after getting one million pounds, to being a little panicked about not being able to repay the credit, to relying on one million pounds to gain fame and fortune, and getting a share of it by letting friends use their fame and fortune. In the end, he married Bai Fumei, reached the pinnacle of his life, achieved a class leap, and acted like a white wolf with nothing. Seizing opportunities and creating wealth through existing conditions takes advantage of people's psychology of pursuing fame and wealth, and there is a certain change in thinking.

Cultural differences often make it difficult for me to understand their thoughts, but the similarities in human nature allow me to understand their behaviors. Who doesn't love money? Who can refuse a huge sum of money from heaven?

Books that have been read.

Wonderful. But you need at least five words to publish it.

I still remember the rich man's initial criteria for selecting people: smart, honest, poor and outsiders. "I" am precisely satisfied and therefore chosen. But wisdom is self-interested, and honesty is beneficial to others and society. When facing survival, you must choose one. So "I" walked into the tailor shop, angrily took out a million pounds under the ridicule of the clerk, and learned vanity under the compliments of the store manager, and gradually abandoned honesty.

The interesting plots in this collection of novels focus on the protagonist's reaction to the huge sum of money falling from the sky. Mark Twain expresses his views clearly, giving honest people a happy ending and leaving greedy people sleepless. Thinking about it carefully, if it were me, I would not refuse a huge sum of money from the sky, and I would not stop fantasizing about the freedom of wealth (the amount is big enough, maybe I can also act out such absurd plots?). The once popular trend of thought still continues today. Don't forget the lessons learned from the book.

Many wonderful short stories

It feels average, maybe because I've read this story a long time ago, but it's still okay.