Generally speaking, these are BBC mini-series adapted from the novels of British women writers. They embody all the best things in the human world. However, I recently watched Mrs. Gaskell's adaptation of the mini-series "South and North". In addition to his love, there are also some gloomy and sad things, which can be said to be tragic and cruel, and that is the ruthless reality.
In the context of the British Industrial Revolution, the southern and northern parts of the island of Great Britain gradually evolved into huge differences. People in the south still live in a peaceful and tranquil countryside. Beneath the vast sky, there are endless fields, fields, and wilderness. The people above the middle class live in a carefree, leisurely and elegant style of gentlemen and ladies. day. In the north, countless noisy and busy industrial cities have sprung up. Everyone is chasing money, fame and fortune. Those naked interests are all at a glance. People are no longer courteous, but they are business negotiations that seek quick success and instant benefits. .
In this vast and profound historical background, in this grim and cruel reality society, a shocking romantic love scene is about to be staged. Of course, this is the main context set by the author, but this mini-series has brought me far more than that. There are too many details that are so inspiring and touching, and the characters and scene dialogues show so much. The spirit of the world makes people feel unpleasant. What I want to write is the many scenes in the play that make me feel deeply:
Margaret rejected Henry's marriage proposal. In fact, Henry did misunderstand Margaret's words at the London ball. She just joked about the wedding. Seeing that her cousin was getting married, she also looked forward to her future. In contrast, Margaret did She doesn't like the hustle and bustle of London, but indulges in her paradise hometown of Helstone. What she yearns for is not the bustling and splendid fireworks lounge, but the quiet and beautiful pastoral scenery. However, Henry had a secret affection for Margaret, and he was already affectionate. In addition, such abrupt remarks seemed to him to be an obvious sign. He went to Helstone to propose to Margaret, but he was shocked. Margaret had no plans to get married at all. She was an independent and strong woman, at least she didn't want to be tied up in marriage at the time. Came all the way from London, only to suffer disappointment, but Henry was a Gentleman, already deeply infatuated with Margaret, and when he was gone, his heart was waiting.
In an unfamiliar city, Milton, Margaret offered to split up with her father to find a house, which showed that she was very strong-willed. She tried her best to comfort her mother along the way, and her words were decisive. She did not know who Mr Thornton was who helped her father find a house. , I still want to meet up, although it is not very etiquette, and I don't want to wait for a long time, I go directly to the factory to find someone. After all, those filthy and sloppy places are not for an elegant and graceful woman like her, but she unexpectedly found a busy weaver's machine room, with snow-white cotton wool floating in the sky, so the heroic and determined male protagonist, That face is really a combination of men and women, and it is unparalleled in beauty. It appears on the high platform. As a capitalist, like an emperor who judges all living beings, he overlooks the busy workers below, and does not allow any laziness.
It happened that an employee was smoking in the workshop, and he found out that he was wearing a gentleman's suit, shouted a manic rage, and chased after him like a maniac. Margaret was shocked. This is not suitable for the graceful and elegant social circle she is accustomed to. Margaret looked at this behavior with wide eyes and was speechless for a while, and then she said aloud: "For God's sake, stop!" Male The Lord brutally beats and kicks the employees, and has completely disregarded his personal image. Besides, the ferocity is probably the image of the employer in front of the employees. That kind of merciless coldness fully reflects the most real side of the capital society. No matter how much Margaret persuaded her, Thornton was indifferent, he only asked her who she was, and asked his subordinates to drive her away. In his opinion, Margaret was completely nosy, and she had no right to interfere! "Get that woman out of here!" Thorton roared, startling Margaret. The initial conflict between the male and female protagonists, Thornton's actions, can definitely leave the worst impression in Margaret's mind.
Margaret was walking on the road, but encountered a group of workers, these extremely poor guys were very rough and offended, Margaret, they all touched her when they passed by, maybe because of her elegant and noble dress, they were affected by it. No, I want to blaspheme, or because she is a stunning beauty, I prefer the latter. Although I don't like this heroine, no matter how I look at her, her appearance is still very ordinary. As everyone said, she is really not amazing, but in the original book, she must be a beautiful and beautiful country, otherwise. . . Later, there are too many reasons.
Margaret was embarrassed, her wallet was thrown on the ground, a worker picked it up, teased her wantonly, and led out a very Gentleman male second, Nicholas, although it was only manifested in his personality, he was just one of the millions of poor workers, The standard of living simply doesn't qualify as a Gentleman. Nicholas took the wallet over and gave it back to Margaret. He was a bit fat and had a lot of fat on his cheeks. The fat guy was not as handsome as Gentleman's. He cut off a carriage for Margaret. Margaret wanted to reward him. Nicholas said "Not charged" rejected her offer. It stands to reason that what a poor man like him needs most is money, but he did not use this to extort Margaret, and sent Margaret to the carriage with a confident smile.
Back home, Margaret met Thornton for the second time, who was her father's student. The two of them naturally remembered the unhappiness last time, and Margaret suddenly lost his good face. I think this is the most natural attitude. That kind of rude behavior is hateful in the eyes of any woman, unless the relationship is unusual. Thorton brought up the past, obviously wanting to resolve the grievance, Margaret questioned seriously, Thorton was eloquent, Margaret was very honest, but Thorton had good reasons for him, she couldn't beat him, and the two broke up for the second time , Thorton politely invited her father to his house before leaving.
Margaret was walking in the park and met Bessie, who had a relationship in the Thorton factory. To be honest, Bessie is better than Margaret. There is no aesthetic standard, and it is purely a personal perception. Bessie's father is Nicholas, and both father and daughter are the poorest in Milton. Nicholas didn't mention what happened last time, although it was the best opportunity to climb the ranks of the rich and rich, and he knew best about the gap between the rich and the poor, and there would be no equal intersection between them. Margaret showed the warm concern of southerners. As the daughter of a parish priest, it is quite common to carry a basket and a vegetable field to visit the poor's house, but in northern cities, this is a very offensive and offensive thing, and southerners are probably used to it. , but urbanites will not accept such dignified handouts. Of course, Nicholas did not reject Margaret's good intentions, but the poor must get used to a poor and lowly life, and they must cut off their unrealistic delusions about the upper class. Because there is more conflict than understanding between the two, it will never be a pleasant exchange.
Mr Hale attended the dinner at Thornton's house and met all the factory owners in Milton, but it was difficult to fit into their cold dialogue. Their naked life attitude of oppressing workers and despising poverty for pleasure seriously stimulated him. Thinking that Mr Hale's family moved thousands of miles from Helstong in the south to Milton in the north, because Mr Hale refused to swear by the doctrines he no longer believed, it shows that he is a very principled priest and his conscience is noble. But in an industrialized city, conscience can only be absurd, a low-key definition. In the face of the capitalists wantonly making fun of the hardest and most tormenting lives of the thousands of workers under him, Mr Hale only felt deeply disgusted, but he was powerless. In the world of money, no matter how educated priests have no economic foundation Nor can he take his conscience as his dignity, he can only try his best to keep silent, and the two are incompatible. Christian doctrine can only be idle talk after dinner, and it is utter nonsense in the face of the cold reality. Without a material foundation, it cannot afford this spiritual nobility.
Margaret is upright and kind, and she doesn't have the noble demeanor in a typical gentleman's family. This is her charisma, and perhaps this is one of the reasons why Thornton distinguishes her from other ladies and beauties. Sure enough, she found the poor Frances Street and asked a woman for directions. The woman was surrounded by a little girl who was starving and thin. Margaret's compassion made her take out her purse, but the woman refused, although the poor were used to not having Dignified days, but when faced with more dignified choices, they will still regain a little self-esteem from time to time, at least when they make such a decision, they can still regain their sense of being human. The wealthy Margaret walked on the cold Frances Street, attracting a wave of indifferent hostility, she clearly felt it, but she bravely knocked on the wooden door of Nicholas's house.
However, Nicholas gave birth to two very beautiful daughters. The eldest daughter has a heavier role in acting and has a relatively clear personality. The younger daughter has very few lines. Yet I dare say they are both very good sort of girl. Bessie has contracted the respiratory tract from the factory. I am sick and cough constantly, but still maintain an optimistic attitude towards life. No matter how I say it, it is better to live with a smile than to frown, at least it can make myself happy. Nicholas came back with a slightly surprised and even hostile expression. He really didn't expect Margaret to visit, but Bessie saw it better. The confrontation between the rich and the poor is obvious, and the sadness that the UK has experienced can be seen everywhere in China today.
Thornton visited Hale's house again, and Margaret fell asleep in the middle of the distinguished guest's conversation, a very rude attitude that even her father couldn't help but roll her eyes at her. But Thornton is really a Gentleman, at least it's truth among his own set. It's hard to imagine that as a successful entrepreneur, he is very humble towards southern etiquette. He has no shortage of suitors, but he has repeatedly offended Margaret. Generous and tolerant, this is a kind of personality charm that can kill both men and women. Men admire and women admire. Margaret woke up from a hazy slumber, and Thornton secretly saw her shy face. This made me again believe that Margaret in the original book must be a charming figure. Under the soft and dim candlelight, she was even more beautiful and beautiful. There was a slight difference between the two It was ambiguous and inspired a charming and delicate chemical reaction. Thornton is also a master at picking up girls, and taking advantage of Margaret's opportunity to serve him tea, he secretly touched her slender fingers. If he fell in love with Margaret just because of his beauty, then Thornton would be a bit unreasonable. After all, there are a lot of beautiful women around him. At this time, Thornton probably just wanted to conquer, at least to eliminate Margaret's bad feeling towards him, no matter what, Being hated by beautiful women is a very worrying thing for any man. It's just that the difference between the north and south of the two has sparked disputes again. It can be said that Margaret did not understand Thornton. However, anyone with similar experiences and similar personalities will probably have the same doubts. Violence is evil and kindness. There is no room for such dirt. Thornton sincerely hoped to get rid of the quarrel with Margaret, extended a warm hand, and held a grudge, but Margaret didn't take it. She still couldn't let it go, her heart was struggling and contradicting, even if Thornton was telling the truth, she still couldn't understand, couldn't he do better? It could be seen that Margaret had been sinking into a chaotic will.
Nicholas reappeared, a very attractive strong man, inciting a collective strike of all the workers in Milton, which shows that his influence in the union is comparable to Thornton's reputation in the capitalist family. In the lecture hall, he fanned the flames, made generous speeches, and made a passionate statement to all the workers, vowing to carry out the strike to the end, till "we are the say!" But Boucher raised his difficulties. His wife was sick, with six children, only With a strike pension of 5 shillings a week, he can't afford to feed his entire family of eight. "My children will have to starve." It can be said that the character Boucher is the saddest character in the whole play. The common people who are mild-mannered, the funeral objects of the era, and the unavoidable tragedy in society. However, those who want to achieve great things are not limited by the small, and the strike is imperative. Nicholas does not allow anyone to stand in the way. He failed to give a positive answer. He can only obey the organization. It is an order that cannot be disobeyed. Boucher reluctantly echoed the applause in the cheering shout.
The end of the first episode is one of the classic scenes of the whole play. It has far-reaching significance and triggers endless contemplation. The music that is gently pulled and slowly shakes oozes inexplicable sadness. In the weaving house, the people of that era were densely woven, and their lives were buried under this boundless industrial product. Coupled with the heroine's mournful narration, what comes into my heart is an almost hopeless sadness:
I wish I can tell you, Edith, how lonely I am.
How cold and harsh it is here.
Everywhere there is conflict and.. . unkindness.
It seems God has forsaken this place.
I believe I've seen hell, it's white, it's snowwhite...
I don't know the meaning of the figure who finally walked into Thornton. I just feel that the flying clouds in the sky can only blur the understanding and create a distance. What is the purpose of this prosperous industry? Margaret can't figure it out. She can't tell. She hardly knows what to think now.
It's a world we have nowhere to escape.
It's a place we are doomed to grave.
It's a life that only leads to insane.
With all that cotton floating everywhere, it seems a funeral to be held, covered under the snowwhite clothing.
It's a funeral he walks into, commanding thousands of others to follow him, ready to ring a ceremony for their final resort.
All wrapped in that snowwhite shroud, with all that strong light still unable to penetrate.
There is no truth, only a stand, always stand on the side they have been bound to. Whoever speaks the truth, the factory owner and the workers disagree, and can only say what is true to safeguard their own interests. Why a strike? Mrs Thornton gives her reason: there are those who want to rise to be the master. True or not? For certainty it's a fact. But all Nicholas wants is the same salary as five years ago, in his eyes , to hell all those capitalists! The poor don't even have the right to have children, after all, it's a big problem how to bring them up instead of suffering them to death. Bessie's joke touched me deeply, life took them all but left A tired body.
Looking at it all the way, I only feel that every character in the play is very prominent, and it is worth talking about. The first is the heroine Margaret. Her kind nature can't stand the chaotic world of Milton. At the same time, she is neither humble nor arrogant, neither flattering, flattering, and despising poverty. The latter is especially rare, especially in status In such an important and disparate era, of course, there is a personal identity factor. She is the daughter of a pastor who cares about all living beings, but she has always carried out the friendship of the Higgins family, no matter how many differences she has experienced and even how many criticisms she has incurred. In the second episode, Margaret's character is the most prominent. He argues fiercely with awe-inspiring loyalty. At the same time, he cares deeply for the poor people who are starving and suffers, and tries his best to help. Although he knows his strength is meager, he still has to try. A dignified and elegant weak woman actually shouldered the heavy responsibility of easing the conflict of interests between capitalists and workers.
She's a bit naive, and she always makes sense out of the South. Whether it's facing strike leader Nicholas or capital giant Thornton, getting along is her ideal blueprint for society. The most honest and strong cry for traditional ideas and ideas in the heart, at the banquet at Thornton's house, all the arrogant and mean capitalists and noble ladies dressed in gold and silver faced their disdainful eyes and sharp eyes. When questioned, Margaret made no secret of not only acknowledging her friendship with the Nicholas family, but even defending their need for a strike. Facing Thornton's eloquent arguments, her righteous anger was transformed into the strongest voice of kindness "Surely to give a starving baby food is not just a question of logic." This sentence made everyone in the room unable to refute, if even the simplest compassion is wiped out, then the spiritual realm of human beings is no different from that of beasts. . Margaret's resolute eyes, sharp eyes, and the rebuke made people throbbing and speechless. Even the most powerful Thornton couldn't stand the sharp torture, so he could only dodge with his eyes down. , dare not look directly.
Surely, strike is bound to strike. All the factory owners rejected the workers' requests, and Nicholas led the strike of all workers in Milton to protest and fight for what they deserved. The hard-line Thornton vowed not to budge, preferring to pay and laboriously bring in Irish labor. Four weeks later, employers and employees are still at a standstill. Cotton production in Milton has come to a standstill. The strike benefit is a drop in the bucket for a family of eight Boucher. Labour, take back their jobs.
Margaret happened to catch up with the workers' riot, and was about to overturn the Thornton factory. In a frantic and sharp chaos, he broke the door like a mad dog and broke in. They raised their heads and shouted, regardless of the hoarseness of their voices, threatening the people upstairs with their teeth and claws. The Irish and the Thorntons. Margaret watched all this eagerly from upstairs, which may be terrifying to others, but for Margaret, she was more concerned that such an act would cause incalculable harm to both parties, so hurtful Her own violent behavior made her feel very close, and she only hoped that things could be resolved peacefully, like the South, to integrate disputes into mutual understanding and care, even though she had realized that this was somewhat wishful thinking. But Thornton, who was beside him, did not intend to take any action, just waiting for the police to arrive to disperse the rioting workers. The anger against Thornton and the Irish was vented in verbal abuse. Faced with this unbridled atrocity, Margaret couldn't hold back any longer. She ignored Thornton's encouragement and instead retorted him fiercely: "I'm not afraid . But can't you pacify them?"
Thornton:"The soldiers will make them see reason."
Margaret was baffled, she had never experienced a general strike and didn't know what was the most reasonable solution, but in The first priority in her philosophy is to settle these angry and violent poor people. As the daughter of a priest, this is a matter of course, Reason? What kind of reason? Mr Thornton, go down this instant and face them like a man. Speak to them as if they were human beings. They're driven mad with hunger. Their children are starving. They don't know what they're doing.
Thornton didn't know how to answer, but he was amazed. Maybe in his opinion, her words might not be enough, or even naive, but he was overwhelmed by Margaret's great courage as a woman, and he was deeply moved. Admiration, if this is her wish, her words make him unable to resist and refuse, at least as a man, he can't lose this breath, let alone in front of the woman he loves. Thornton went down the stairs without hesitation, walked to the stairs outside the house and looked down arrogantly and ruthlessly at the large number of workers who scolded and hated him, gnashing their teeth one by one, wishing to swallow him alive.
Margaret was shocked. She saw that the situation not only did not ease, but the appearance of Thornton inflamed the anger of the workers. She didn't think about it, she just ran downstairs with courage and shouted to the workers: "In God's name" , stop! Think of what you're doing! He is only one man and you are many! Go home. The soldiers are coming. Go in peace. You shall have an answer to your complaints." She couldn't bear to watch the conflict intensify , until it was impossible, with a most pious heart, only hoping to resolve the hatred between the two sides, she did not favor anyone, she tried hard to comfort everyone from different angles, and smoothed them with the most sincere words of concern. Resentful hatred and wounded heart, it's a pity that what Margaret said can only be annihilated in the constant shouting of the workers, and no one could hear her half a word.
Will you send the Irish home? Never!
In the tit-for-tat, Thornton's attitude towards the workers was even tougher, and the words he said became more provoking. Margaret still stood in front of Thornton, but suddenly hugged him, exposing his back to the attack of the workers, and was really angry Underneath, the reckless mob smashed Margaret's temple with a stone, and she collapsed to the ground, blood gushing, unconscious, Thornton gently stroked Margaret's temple, immersed in a deep love and pity Among them, perhaps it was only then that his affection for Margaret instantly turned into love, moved by her fearless, self-sacrificing courage and strength.
Surely, it's not for the sake of conquering Thornton's heart that Margaret hugs his neck to protect him at the expense of her own safety. All the actions she derives from her good will of appeasing the conflict and makes amends for placing Thornton in danger.However a gossip may prevail among the servants who have caught a sight of such a scene, It won't do to accuse her of that mean trick to the purpose where she still has the power to prove the opposite. She cares more about herself Responsibility and an uneasy conscience, a momentary impulse also stems from a momentary inability to do anything, and reckless remorse can only be experienced after the fact.
But what's coming is coming, whether Margaret realizes it or not. Whether it was due to gratitude or fame, or inner doubts or emotional needs, Thornton was always obsessed with Margaret's figure, and worried about his next meeting with her. Thornton couldn't wait to go to Mr Hale's house the next day, Anyway, he must have his strong feelings spoken of and his ardent love avowed.
But Margaret refused, just like when she rejected Henry at first, the reasons were vague, those delicate Emotional moments of likes and dislikes or rash impulses may have influenced her choice, but her rejection seemed to be filled with some kind of strange melancholy, in fact, since moving to Milton, the depression of poverty has been haunting her heart, whether she personally The decline of the social status of the family she has experienced, or the struggle of her friends who have heard about them on the verge of death, so that the tragic situations that can be seen everywhere in the streets have greatly touched her thoughts and love. All of this has consumed her emotions and eroded her longing. At the juncture of this world's blurred life and sinking, she has no more thoughts on her personal feelings.
What kind of love can Margaret accept? Maybe her reasons are just casual excuses, because that tired heart can't bear the weight of love temporarily, too many troubles are lingering and worrying: "My friend Bessie Higgins is dying. "In the speechless silence of the two, Margaret sighed, standing by the window and staring at the scene outside the window, confused and dazed, like a lonely and lonely figure in the mountain wind.
"That of course is my fault too." Thornton said angrily, taking all the faults to himself in the sadness and disappointment, no longer caring and unwilling to care about the right and wrong.
Margaret turned her back to Thornton and didn't respond. She raised her head slightly, sighing in the sky, feeling deeply regretful. In fact, she didn't want to argue who was right or wrong, or she couldn't tell who was right and who was wrong at all. In the world, I only feel chaos in my heart, and I have lost myself more or less in the midst of the constant disputes. However, it's still her duty to soothe away the pain she has occasioned him. Her refusal seems rude, at least she shouldn't question his mind or even jump to conclusions about his thoughts, she still has to make up for her fault. However, another gaffe deepened the mutual misunderstanding. What Thornton heard was that Margaret was full of contempt for him, and left proudly in deep injury.
In the first two episodes, there are three scenes that have been reviewed repeatedly. One is the end of the first episode, the second is Margaret's brave face to the rioting workers at Malbour Mill, and the third is Thornton's proposal. In fact, whenever the solemn ending song sounds , the sad and desolate mood is very intriguing, but there is a rather brisk piece of music that pops out from time to time, which is a bit out of touch with the tone of the whole drama.
As for the male lead Thornton, it's so perfect, so perfect that I can't even comment on it, I don't know where to start. Not only is he handsome and handsome, but his perseverance and strong personality are brought into full play. His calm and heavy appearance is like a plaster statue. His calm face doesn't make any waves, but when facing his lover, he is full of affection and intoxicating eyes. Down with the crowd.
Many people like to compare "Pride and Prejudice". It seems that "South and North" does not interfere with "Pride and Prejudice" in the context of the Industrial Revolution, but I don't agree with this. Pride and prejudice are common things in human society, and the romantic love between gentlemen and ladies who started from the very end and ended in a good marriage like Jane Austen's writings is not an ordinary encounter, in my opinion more It is the author's wishful thinking, telling a different kind of Cinderella story. "South and North" emphasizes the style of realism. The love between the male and female protagonists has an economic level of thinking, and realizes understanding and integration in knowing each other in adversity and mutual love.
First of all, Thornton is not as arrogant and arrogant as Darcy. The first scene that Margaret captured was just the way he acted as a factory owner. There was a compulsion to judge right or wrong, even if the status of the Thornton family in Milton was far more important than that of Margaret's gentleman Family, he did not show any contempt and contempt, and even humbly asked Mr Hale for academic questions, trying to approach the life taste of the gentleman class. And Margaret's prejudice can be said to be unbiased, as mentioned above, but no good and honest person would agree to use violence to solve problems. Thornton punched and kicked the helpless workers. This kind of unreasonable behavior makes people feel Disgust is also commonplace, and unlike Elizabeth, it is all prejudiced because of Darcy's cold eyes and contempt, so that she also mistrusts other people's words and is biased in the judgment of other things. Comparing the two, it can be seen that the plot of "South and North" is more realistic and meaningful, and cannot be simply matched.
In addition to love, "South and North" obviously has a broader theme, and the scope of description extends to the lower classes of society, rather than being limited to the prosperous and comfortable life of the middle class.
Nicholas Higgins is a representative of this class. As one of the members of the trade union, he is well aware of the complex relationship between factory owners and workers, which is both interdependent and conflicting, and there are contradictions that are difficult to reconcile. In the face of the exploitative oppression of the capitalists, he is convinced that only by resisting can he keep what he deserves, not only for the sake of supporting his family, for the interests of his class, but also for the dignity of living as a human being. Pushed to the point of nowhere.
He knows the line between the poor and the rich, and does not have any illusions about gaining power. In the face of Margaret's friendly olive branch, he is not rushing and flattering, but profoundly said: "You will not remember us . I bet on that."
He is convinced of the power of unity and the victory of perseverance, and also understands the scourge of traitors and cowards. He has the ability to incite the anger of the workers, gain unanimous trust, convene large-scale strikes and protests, and has his own means to deal with traitors and control the cowards. Facing Boucher's hard pleading, he was rock-solid and indifferent, determined to carry out the strike to the end, and Boucher's betrayal made him even more contempt and scorn, "You could have been born with a king's fortune, you'd still have failed them. You're in this world to bring us down -- your family, the union..." Nicholas mercilessly cursed, holding on to a four-week strike all ruined by the Marlborough Mills riot, he All the anger was vented on this unprincipled initiator.
Nicholas has his status, his determination and even cruelty have his own hidden meaning, forced helplessness, and he also needs to show a tough attitude in the face of strong capitalists, but in life he is an affectionate father, sincere A friend is a manly man who has the courage to take responsibility. Boucher's death can be said to have nothing to do with him, but to a certain extent it was caused by him indirectly. Boucher's wife was overwhelmed and chose to go with her husband, leaving six orphans who were not yet adults, waiting to be fed. Nicholas resolutely shouldered the burden of raising six orphans, which can be regarded as making up for the injustice he had done to Boucher, and making himself feel better in the deep self-blame. To raise Boucher's six orphans, the union's relief fund alone is far from enough. In desperation, he can only bend his straight neck, make the most reluctant concession, and beg the factory owner for a share that can maintain a family of eight. life's work. Isn't that why Boucher resisted the strike in the first place? In that case, there is no other choice, the same need is the same sadness, will Nicholas' future be Boucher's mistake? I can only sincerely pray for him that he can survive the unforeseen hardships.
Nicholas' actor is fat, which somewhat resists my senses, but the character's charisma completely outweighs his lack of appearance. Such a capable, diligent and charismatic Nicholas, I always think that he is completely capable of building a factory of his own from scratch, but we often regret to find that ability is not everything, and there are many other factors. Both can control a person's fate. Nicholas chooses non-violent strikeism, while Thornton can ruthlessly apply iron and blood to workers. Perhaps this is also the gap between the two.
Whatever, Bessie is still dead. Nicholas has no ability to save his beloved daughter. He can only watch her go from the predicament of life into the shadow of death. A lifetime of suffering can't bring a moment of peace until death drags her into eternity. slumbering without waking up.
"I'm not saying I don't believe in your God, but I can't believe He meant the world to be as it is.
People of the same trade must stick together.
Being in the union...it IS like being in a war. And with a war comes some crime. But it would be a greater crime to do nothing."
That's what Nicholas believes , some thought provoking words, if revenge is necessary, then the war will go to the end, Nicholas will carry him forward.
As Margaret's good friend, Bessie Higgins is actually a bridge between the poor and the middle class. It has little effect on the development of the story, but there is something about this character that fascinates me, that is, no matter how heavy the disaster in life, she There will still be a youthful and moving smile on her face, and she looks at the world around her optimistically. In those casual self-deprecation and self-irony, there is a perception of life, and her heart is filled with thought-provoking light sorrow, and those dilute hardships show It is a person's courage to face life, no matter how painful or painful, he can laugh it off.
Finding Bessie as a friend is the right choice for Margaret. Bessie's excellent qualities show the preciousness of this friendship. Although she is poor, she will not give up on herself, nor will she complain endlessly. She plays a role of comfort when her friends are lost. Sending warm consolation, rather than just begging for mercy from others, it is no wonder that she can get Margaret's most sincere friendship, at least in terms of emotional communication, the two are equal.
Although her sister Mary Higgins doesn't talk much, she is just as kind and affectionate as her sister, but that lonely figure always makes me think that she will find Prince Charming eventually, but she is still disappointed, Bessie's death made Mary become Nicholas Her only flesh and blood, so I hoped that she could find a good home, which is also a kind of compensation for the Higgins family, but it ended with regret.
Finally, let's talk about the tragic figure of Boucher, a little guy who was involuntarily, forced by the situation, powerless and desperate, struggling to survive in the confrontation between trade unions and capitalists, and finally became the civilians who lost innocent lives on the battlefield, which makes people sigh How many tragic and tragic lives in the historical trend were annihilated under the great waves and ignorant.
It can be said that Boucher's tragedy is inevitable. No matter how hard I fight, I can't fight against the giant of social contradictions. Although Boucher is a member of the workers, he is not satisfied with the harsh oppression of the factory owner, but the reality of the life of a family of eight makes him have to endure the humiliation and the burden of living. Starving and unsustainable, he was reluctant to get involved in strikes from the start. However, as a member of the trade union, the trade union gave him asylum and asked him to fulfill his obligations. He resisted in the united strike action, but the contradictory reality forced him to make a choice. He could only follow the two rival camps. one of.
In desperation, they could only go on strike, hoping for concessions from the factory owners. Four weeks later, the factory owner had no intention of backing down, and even brought in Irish labor to fight to the end. Thornton's strength made Boucher unbearable. He instigated a riot, vowing to drive out the Irish and get his job back. This was completely contrary to Nicholas's non-violence, and it struck a blow to the resolve of the strikers. The strike action collapsed at once, and workers returned to their jobs and gave up fighting for the 5% wage increase.
The record of the riots put Boucher in a desperate situation. On the factory owner's side, they refused to accept such dangerous elements as Boucher. , and completely isolated him. Facing the end of the road, Boucher's family was unable to continue, unable to withstand the double torture of life oppression and mental pressure, and finally chose self-liberation under the shadow of death and the filthy river, and died.
A little person like Boucher is undoubtedly pathetic, unable to control his own destiny, but has become a victim of class struggle, as his indictment to Nicholas said: "You've no more pity for a man than a pack of hungry wolves. "For a small person like Boucher, no powerful organization or power can be trusted, and reliance on a union or a vassal of an employer only makes himself descend to a pawn manipulated on the chessboard. Giving sighs can only mourn the fallacy of that era.
After watching the whole drama, it gave me a profound idea. In this world, it is really difficult to say who is right and who is wrong. Existence is the truth. Every thing or phenomenon always has a reason for its existence. Disagreements, conflicts and intensification of antagonisms arise. To quote Mrs Thornton: "That is the way of the world, and there is nothing you and I can do about it." Every character in the play is performed in a real and natural way, fully showing full personality without appearing flimsy and erratic. It is indeed a superior work of BBC classical drama. Anyway, I see such flesh and blood in all the characters that I am tempted to comment on them with the following terms: so brave and honest and modest a heroine; so handsome and decisive and genuine a hero; so gentleman-like and strong and hardworking a Nicholas;so sanguine and kindhearted a Bessie;so severe ye affectionate a Mrs Thornton;so noble-minded and conscientious a Mr Hale.so delicate and weak a Mrs Hale;so whiny yet faithful a Miss Dixon;so fastidious and oversensitive a Miss Thornton. After all, all is perfection itself.
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