Analysis of "Rain" by W. Somerset Maugham: Themes, Characters, and Questions for Discussion
Explore the classic short story "Rain" by W. Somerset Maugham, delving into the plot, background, key quotes, and thought-provoking questions for discussion. Discover insights into human nature, morality, and personal transformation through the characters' interactions on a Pacific island.
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Rain by W. Somerset Maugham HOST: SULEYMANOV ELMAR READERS: AVERICHEVA NATALYA,CHURAKOVA KATERINA, DJAVADOV ANAR, SARMUSOKOV ISMOILBEK, SULEIMANOV MAGOMED
W. Somerset Maugham 05.01.1874-16.12.1965 An English writer, novelist, playwriter Orphaned at the age of 10 During WW1 served with the Red Cross and in British Secret Intelligence Service(MI6) Worked as an agent in Switzerland and Russian Empire Travelled all over the world and wrote a lot of short stories
Rain: plot and background The story was written during author s journey to Pasific Models for the characters in "Rain were taken from the real life Main Characters Miss Thompson The Davidsons The Machphails
QUOTES FROM THE STORY If the tree is rotten it shall be cut down and cast into the flames. -Mr. Davidson How can you expect people to be moral when they wear nothing but a strip of red cotton round their loins? -Mrs. Davidson
Questions for discussion 1) How come do you think the story named Rain ? 2) How the story discloses human nature? 3) What was the travelers stayed on the island? 4) What according to Mr. Davidson was his greatest achievement? 5) Why was the decision to expel Miss Thompson made? 6) Why was Miss Thompson trying to avoid being sent to San- Francisco? 7) How did Miss Thompson s behavior change? 8) What can be said about Mr. Davidson s murder?
Messages One s attention, deeds and attitude toward others make one a human No matter how strong and unyielding, resourceful and overbearing, puritanical morality may seem - in its conflict with life, life will conquer Do not judge others, you will not be judged
