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10 знаменитых строк из произведения Rip Van Winkle (1819) автора Washington Irving — дословно, с объяснением смысла и указанием источника.

Чтение: 25 мин

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   Whoever has made a voyage up the Hudson must remember the Kaatskill mountains.

   Значение: The opening places the story in the familiar Hudson River landscape, where the mountains become a setting for mysterious events.

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   The great error in Rip’s composition was an insuperable aversion to all kinds of profitable labor.

   Значение: Rip’s chief fault is his unwillingness to do work that earns money or supports his household.

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   In a word, Rip was ready to attend to anybody’s business but his own; but as to doing family duty, and keeping his farm in order, he found it impossible.

   Значение: Rip willingly helps other people but neglects his own family and farm.

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   Rip Van Winkle, however, was one of those happy mortals, of foolish, well-oiled dispositions, who take the world easy, eat white bread or brown, whichever can be got with least thought or trouble, and would rather starve on a penny than work for a pound.

   Значение: Rip values an easy life more than money and accepts hardship if it lets him avoid work.

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5. 5

   Times grew worse and worse with Rip Van Winkle as years of matrimony rolled on; a tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.

   Значение: The narrator jokingly portrays Dame Van Winkle’s scolding as becoming harsher with age and practice.

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   “Alas! gentlemen,” cried Rip, somewhat dismayed, “I am a poor, quiet man, a native of the place, and a loyal subject of the King, God bless him!”

   Значение: Rip unknowingly declares loyalty to the British king in a village that now belongs to an independent republic.

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7. 7

   He doubted his own identity, and whether he was himself or another man.

   Значение: Seeing his grown son resemble his younger self leaves Rip unsure of his own identity.

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   “I am your father!” cried he—“Young Rip Van Winkle once—old Rip Van Winkle now—Does nobody know poor Rip Van Winkle!”

   Значение: Rip identifies himself to his daughter, connecting his remembered youth with his suddenly aged appearance.

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   Rip’s story was soon told, for the whole twenty years had been to him but as one night.

   Значение: Rip experienced his twenty-year absence as a single night, making the changes around him difficult to understand.

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    Rip, in fact, was no politician; the changes of states and empires made but little impression on him; but there was one species of despotism under which he had long groaned, and that was—petticoat government.

    Значение: Rip cares less about political independence than freedom from his wife’s authority, turning the story’s revolutionary theme into a domestic joke.

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Вопросы об этих строках

What do the quotes about Rip Van Winkle’s laziness reveal about him?

They distinguish kindness from responsibility: Rip gladly helps neighbors and entertains children, yet avoids the work needed to support his own household.

Why does Rip Van Winkle question his identity when he returns?

He believes only one night has passed, but his village has changed, familiar people are gone, and his grown son resembles his younger self. These contradictions unsettle his sense of who he is.