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The Rite of Spring I Warming- up Questions: Do you still recall a text on gardening we studied last semester? 2. If you have a garden, what will you like to plant? Why? 3. How do you understand gardening? What is the symbolic meaning of gardening? The symbolic meanings of gardening: In our culture, it is often compared to the rearing of young children ,hence, teachers are often called “gardeners”. In “Mandela’s Garden”, it is associated with his revolutionary word and struggle. But in our lesson, Arthur Miller is describing the beauty of human activities and experiences. Ⅱ Background Information About the author: Arthur Miller (October 17, 1915 –February 10, 2005) American playwright and essayist. a prominent figure in American theatre, writing dramas that include plays such as All My Sons (1947), Death of a Salesman (1949), The Crucible (1953) A View from the Bridge (one-act, 1955; revised two-act, 1956). He catched the public eye not only for his creation, but also for : his marriage with the famous Hollywood movie star Marilyn Monroe; his visit to China when his famous play Death of a Salesman was translated into Chinese and performed to Chinese audience. Background Death of a Salesman 1949; 1984 movie starring Dustin Hoffman) The Crucible, 1953, 1996 movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis His Works About the Title The Rite of Spring is a ballet with music by Igor Stravinsky, who is the famous Russian musician, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, known especially for his ballet music including The Rite of Spring. III. Language study 1. bountiful adj. ?丰富的, 大量的, ?(地域或时期)物产丰富的 e.g. Have a loving and bountiful life. the bountiful earth; a plentiful year; fruitful soil. The newly reclaimed land is now bringing forth bountiful crops.  愿你的一生充满爱心，慷慨宽厚。 沃土；丰收年；沃土。 新开垦的荒地上现在正带来丰收。 4. Broadcast n. radio or television programme e.g. Do you listen to the broadcast?