染雾《雾都孤儿》英文读后感 篇一
"Oliver Twist" is a classic novel written by Charles Dickens, and it tells the story of a young orphan named Oliver who faces numerous challenges in the harsh streets of London. After reading this book, I was deeply moved by the characters and the themes explored throughout the story.
One aspect that stood out to me in "Oliver Twist" is the portrayal of social injustice and poverty. Dickens vividly describes the squalid conditions in which Oliver and other orphans live, highlighting the stark contrast between the rich and the poor. The novel sheds light on the harsh reality faced by the lower classes during that time period, exposing the corruption and hypocrisy of the social system. Through his writing, Dickens encourages readers to reflect on the importance of compassion and social reform.
Another theme that resonated with me was the power of kindness and the potential for redemption. Despite the adversity he faces, Oliver remains pure-hearted and kind, even when surrounded by dishonest characters. His innocence and resilience serve as a reminder that goodness can exist even in the darkest of circumstances. This theme is reinforced through the character of Mr. Brownlow, who extends a helping hand to Oliver and ultimately helps him find his true identity. The novel emphasizes the transformative power of love and compassion, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the gloom.
Furthermore, the character development in "Oliver Twist" is exceptional. Each character is uniquely crafted, with their own motivations and flaws. Oliver, with his unwavering goodness, serves as a stark contrast to characters like Fagin and Bill Sikes, who represent the darker side of humanity. The complex relationships between the characters add depth to the story and keep readers engaged from beginning to end.
In addition to the engaging plot and well-developed characters, the writing style of Charles Dickens is truly remarkable. His vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the streets of London to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the story. The use of dialects and slang also adds authenticity to the narrative, further enhancing the reading experience.
Overall, "Oliver Twist" is a thought-provoking novel that addresses important social issues and explores the resilience of the human spirit. Through his memorable characters and powerful storytelling, Charles Dickens creates a world that is both captivating and impactful. This novel serves as a timeless reminder of the importance of compassion, justice, and the pursuit of a better society.
《雾都孤儿》英文读后感 篇二
"Oliver Twist" is a literary masterpiece that delves into the dark underbelly of Victorian England, exposing the harsh realities faced by the lower classes. Charles Dickens weaves a captivating tale of survival, redemption, and the pursuit of justice, leaving readers both engrossed and enlightened.
One of the aspects that struck me the most about "Oliver Twist" is Dickens' ability to create vivid and memorable characters. From the innocent and kind-hearted Oliver to the cunning and manipulative Fagin, each character is distinct and multi-dimensional. The author's skillful portrayal of characters allows readers to connect with them on a deeper level, evoking a range of emotions throughout the story.
Furthermore, the novel's exploration of social injustice is both compelling and thought-provoking. Dickens exposes the corruption and hypocrisy prevalent in the social system of that time, shedding light on the stark contrast between the rich and the poor. The harsh living conditions and the exploitation of the lower classes serve as a powerful critique of the societal norms of Victorian England. As a reader, this made me reflect on the inequalities that still exist in our world today and the importance of advocating for change.
Another theme that resonated with me was the concept of identity and self-discovery. Oliver's journey to uncover his true identity is a central focus of the story, and it serves as a metaphor for the search for one's place in the world. The novel explores the idea that one's identity is not solely determined by their social status or upbringing, but rather by their actions and choices. This theme adds depth to the narrative and encourages readers to reflect on their own sense of self.
Additionally, the writing style of Charles Dickens is truly remarkable. His use of descriptive language and vivid imagery transports readers to the gritty streets of London, allowing them to visualize the scenes and immerse themselves in the story. The author's attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotions make the reading experience both engaging and immersive.
In conclusion, "Oliver Twist" is a timeless classic that addresses important social issues and explores the complexities of human nature. Through his powerful storytelling and well-crafted characters, Charles Dickens provides a profound commentary on the injustices of society. This novel remains relevant today, serving as a reminder of the importance of empathy, compassion, and the pursuit of a more just and equal world.
《雾都孤儿》英文读后感 篇三
The author who himself was born in a poor family wrote this novel in his twenties with a view to reveal the ugly masks of those cruel criminals and to expose the horror and violence hidden underneath the narrow and dirty streets in London.
The hero of this novel was Oliver Twist, an orphan, who was thrown into a world full of poverty and crime. He suffered enormous pain, such as hunger, thirst, beating and abuse. While reading the tragic experiences of the little Oliver, I was shocked by his sufferings. I felt for the poor boy, but at the same time I detested the evil Fagin and the brutal Bill. To my relief, as was written in all the best stories, the goodness eventually conquered devil and Oliver lived a happy life in the end. One of the plots that attracted me most is that after the theft, little Oliver was allowed to recover in the kind care of Mrs. Maylie and Rose and began a new life. He went for walks with them, or Rose read to him, and he worked hard at his lessons. He felt as if he had left behind forever the world of crime and hardship and poverty.
How can such a little boy who had already suffered oppressive affliction remain pure in body and mind? The reason is the nature of goodness. I think it is the most important information implied in the novel by Dickens-he believed that goodness could conquer every difficulty. Although I don't think goodness is omnipotent, yet I do believe that those who are kind-hearted live more happily than those who are evil-minded.
For me, the nature of goodness is one of the most necessary character for a person. Goodness is to humans what water is to fish. He who is without goodness is an utterly worthless person. On the contrary, as the famous saying goes, 'The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose', he who is with goodness undoubtedly is a happy and useful person. People receiving his help are grateful to him and he also gets gratified from what he has done, and thus he can do good to both the people he has helped and himself.
To my disappointment, nowadays some people seem to doubt the existence of the goodness in humanity. They look down on people's honesty and kindness, thinking it foolish of people to be warm-hearted. As a result, they show no sympathy to those who are in trouble and seldom offer to help others. On the other hand, they attach importance to money and benefit. In their opinion, money is the only real object while emotions and morality are nihility. If they cannot get profit from showing their 'kindness', they draw back when others are faced with trouble and even hit a man when he is down. They are one of the sorts that I really detest.
Francis Bacon said in his essay, 'Goodness, of all virtues and dignities of the mind, is the greatest, being the character of the Deity, and without it, man is a busy, mischievous, wretched thing, no better than a kind of vermin.'
That is to say a person without goodness is destined to lose everything. Therefore, I, a kind person, want to tell those 'vermin-to-be' to learn from the kind Oliver and regain the nature of goodness.
《雾都孤儿》英文读后感 篇四
Oliver Twist is written by Charles Dickens.
Charles Dickens is one of the greatest writers in the England. He was born in a poor family, but later he became famous and rich. The famous novel --A Tale of Two Cities is written by him, too.
This novel shows us the cruelty and crime of London. Oliver Twist, the hero, is a poor orphan. He lived in a life filled with taunts. Nobody loved him. With visions of his future, he decided to go to London. He thought a new life was coming, but he was wrong, a group of thieves were waiting for him.
The author created a group of bad men.
Fagin, an old man, with a horribly ugly face and red hair, was the head of those thieves. He tried to make Oliver be a criminal.
Bill Sikes was a cruel and evil man in the group. He had a bad
Monks, Oliver’s brother, did bad things to hurt Oliver. He wanted to get the legacies left by his father alone. He paid Fagin to trap Oliver into a life of crime. In fact, they were all afraid of being put into prison and being hanged. They can’t live happily.
Nancy, a poor girl, loved a bad man. She had to help Bill Sikes perpetrate, because she loved him. She had to be loyal to the criminal group, because she loved him. Actually, she was kind. She helped Oliver at the risk of her life. If she hadn’t fell in love with Sikes, she would have a happy ending.
The author showed these ugly things to us, he described an ugly world. But there are more kind people in the novel.
Mr. Brownlow, an old friend of Oliver’s father, took good care of Oliver.
Mrs. Maylie, Harry Maylie’s mother, saved Oliver of his life.
Miss Rose is the aunt of Oliver, in fact.
They all protect Oliver from hurt.
Oliver was unlucky to meet so many evil people, but he was luckier to get help from so many kind people.
In the end of the novel, all the evil people were punished. Oliver got what he should get. Rose married Harry Maylie and they lived happily. All the kind people have a happy ending.
Righteousness can always beat evil. I think this is what the author wants to tell. Although there are many ugly things in the world, we must believe that righteousness can always beat evil.
We must store kindness even though we are in ugly situation. One is poor if he doesn’t have kindness. One is rich if he has kindness. So please store your kindness in your mind.
What’s more, the novel also tells us to be brave. Oliver was brave enough to overcome all the problems he had met. No matter how difficult the problem is, we can’t give up, we must try our best to solve it.
From Oliver Twist , I have learnt a lot .It’s really a good novel.
《雾都孤儿》英文读后感 篇五
Here I am sitting on a couch alone, thinking about what I have just finished reading with tears of sadness filling my eyes and fire of indignation filling my heart, which revived my exhausted soul that has already been covered by the cruelty and the selfishness of the secular world for a long time. It is truly what I felt after reading Oliver Twist, written by the prominent British author Charles Dickens.
The resonance between me and the book makes me feel not only the kindness and the wickedness of all the characters in the novel, but what this aloof society lacks, and what I lack deep inside. These supreme resources I’m talking about right now are somewhat different from minerals, oil that we usually mention. They’re abstract like feelings, and some kinds of spiritual stimulation that all of us desire anxiously from one another _ love and care.
Those charitable figures whom Dickens created in the novel are really what we need in life. They showed love and care to others, just as the gentle rain from the sky fell upon the earth, which was carved into my heart deeply.
Mr. Brownlow is one such person.
The other day he had one of his elaborate watches stolen by two skilled teenage thieves, Artful Dodger and Charley Bates, and thought naturally it was Oliver, who was an orphan and forced to live with a gang of thieves, that had done it because he was the only one near by after the theft had taken place. Being wrathful, he caught Oliver, and sent him to the police station where the ill-tempered, unfair magistrates worked. Fortunately for him, Oliver was proved innocent by one onlooker afterwards. With sympathy, Mr. Brownlow took the injured, poor Oliver to his own home. There Oliver lived freely and gleefully for some months as if he were Mr. Brownlow’s own son. One day, however, Mr. Brownlow asked Oliver to return some books to the bookseller and to send some money for the new books that he had already collected. The thief Oliver once stayed with kidnapped him. After that he disappeared in Mr. Brownlow’s life. Searching for a while, Mr. Brownlow had to believe the fact that he had run away with his money. But dramatically, they came across each other again a few years later. Without hesitation, Mr. Brownlow took Oliver home for the second time not caring if he had done something evil.
Perhaps most of us would feel confused about Mr. Brownlow’s reaction. But as a matter of fact, this is just the lesson we should learn from him. Jesus said in the Bible. “Forgive not seven times, but seventy-times seven.” Why is that Because forgiveness is our ability to remove negative thoughts and neutralize them so our energy may be spent on doing what we came here for. We cannot move forward in our future if past issues cloud our thinking. ()Stop put Mr. Brownlow into the list of your models. Always give people a second chance no matter what they might have done. That’s also a substantial part of loving and caring others.
Then there are Mrs. Maylie and Rose, Oliver’s other benefactors. Maybe the reason they loved and cared Oliver was not because of forgiveness. In my point of view, it was trust. They had faith in Oliver when he was considered to be a filthy burglar who tried to break the front door of Maylie’s at midnight. But this wasn’t how these two ladies saw the whole thing. They denied Oliver’s crime immediately and listened attentively to Oliver’s own description of his miserable life. They were deeply touched by Oliver’s strong perseverance and astonishing vitality. Accordingly, they remedied Oliver’s body and heart and turned him into a different boy. He began to wear appropriate and clean suits which were tailor-made for him and receive education.
As far as we can see, it is trust that helps us all live together without precaution. Sometimes trust can even lead us to miracles, which we often expect to come about, so why not trust Trust yourself, trust others, and you’ll salute miracles every single day.
《雾都孤儿》英文读后感 篇六
Oliver Twist, an orphan, who was thrown into a world full of poverty and crime. He suffered enormous pain,. While reading the tragic experiences of the little Oliver, I was shocked by his sufferings. I felt for the poor boy, but at the same time I detested the evil Fagin and the brutal Bill.The goodness eventually conquered devil and Oliver lived a happy life in the end. One of the plots that attracted me most is that after the theft, little Oliver was allowed to recover in the kind care of Mrs. Maylie and Rose and began a new life.
the nature of goodness is one of the most necessary character for a person. Goodness is to humans what water is to fish. He who is without goodness is an utterly worthless person. On the contrary, as the famous saying goes, ‘The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose’, he who is with goodness undoubtedly is a happy and useful person. People receiving his help are grateful to him and he also gets gratified from what he has done, and thus he can do good to both the people he has helped and himself.
