The long day is coming to an end, only to find that this day is meaningless, the tragedy of life is nothing like this!

Audie 2022-04-20 09:01:51

Movies are better than novels.

remains means “remains” and “remains”. The translation is good, but I think it is more appropriate to translate it as “the days will end” in combination with the plot of the movie and novel, because there is not much time left in life. , all the good are missed, so it has a more sad meaning.

In fact, it's not just love. The protagonist is a loyal, meticulous, and conscientious butler. The whole meaning of his life is to serve his master well. The master's status and achievements are also his achievements - his own so-called "dignity" , and he always thought that his master was engaged in the great cause of promoting justice and peace in the world. But the reality is just the opposite. The master has become a traitor who has been spurned by the world. It is conceivable that his so-called "dignity" has long ceased to exist (he dared not mention to others that he was Lord Darlington's housekeeper), His past life has become meaningless, a feeling of disillusionment, and he has also missed father and son love, missed love, a complete tragedy.

In the novel, he always excuses himself and refuses to admit the reality, until finally, after meeting with Miss Kenton, on the bench by the sea, he finally repents of what life is for, but the days are coming to an end. At the end of the year, there is not much time left. He said to Miss Kenton: "For the rest of your life, try to be as happy as you can," as he should.

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The Remains of the Day quotes

  • Miss Kenton: [about a new housemaid] You don't like having pretty girls on the staff, I've noticed.

    [teasing]

    Miss Kenton: Might it be that our Mr Stevens fears distraction? Can it be that our Mr Stevens is flesh and blood after all and doesn't trust himself?

    Stevens: [with the faintest trace of a smile] You know what I'm doing, Miss Kenton? I'm placing my thoughts elsewhere as you chatter away.

    Miss Kenton: ...then why is that guilty smile still on your face?

    Stevens: Oh it's not a guilty smile. I'm simply amused by the sheer nonsense you sometimes talk.

    Miss Kenton: It *is* a guilty smile. You can hardly bear to look at her. That's why you didn't want to take her on, she's too pretty.

    Stevens: Well, you must be right Miss Kenton, you always are.

  • Miss Kenton: I don't know what my future is. Ever since Katherine, my daughter, got married last year, my life has been empty. The years stretch before me and if only I knew how to fill them. But, I would like to be useful again.