The Depths of War: A Story of Loss and Internal Conflict
Luigi Pirandello's short story delves into the emotional turmoil experienced by characters during wartime. The narrative follows a fat man and a bulky woman on a train, each grappling with their own grief and internal conflicts stemming from the war. Through their interactions, themes of loss, hope, and the love of homeland are explored, shedding light on the complexity of human emotions in times of distress.
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LUIGI PIRANDELLO (1867-1936) Luigi Pirandello came from a well-to-do family who lived in a backward, violent section of Italy where he was early impressed by the injustice and cruelty. He was unknown as a writer. after World War I, when his play Six Characters in Search of an Author brought him sudden fame. He is one of the most influential dramatist of the 20thcentury. 2
The elements of fiction Deep sadness in the fat man s mind &his strong appearance. Internal conflict Hopeful man vs. disappointed parents. The acceptance of their sons as a soldier for their country and the denial of their sons death.External conflict The fat man is protagonist(round character). Character Third person (point of view) storyteller The Bulky woman asked an incongruous question to the fat man (Is your son really dead?) and he sob. Climax The love of homeland is the the most important thing. theme Setting: in a old-fashioned carriage of local train when a war was happening. 8 Proverb:1-when you are in Rome do az Romans do.2- You can t
For discussion For discussion PART PART1 1(suggested answers) (suggested answers) 1.Why is the bulky woman in deep mourning? 2.Why does she not participate more in the conversation? 3.Why does she finally speak to the fat man? . Why does the fat man, who has actually lost a son in the war, not even wear mourning? 9
5.What suggestion does the fat man have for the parents? 6.How do the fat man s explanation and suggestion affect the other passengers? 7.The fat man and the bulky woman have the same internal conflict. How do their methods of meeting it differ? 10
8.What light does the ending of the story throw on the fat mans true feeling? 11
War Vocabulary Puffing: breathing hardly Moan:sob,cry Uneasy: uncomfortable Collar: the part around the neck of a shirt, jacket or coat that usually folds down. Nasty:unkind,unpleasant Mutter: to speak in a low voice Companion: somebody you spend a lot of time with. Pitied: shamed 12
Devote: dedicate Break up: leave Assurance: confidence All of a sudden: suddenly Due to: because of. See off: to say goodbye to sb who is starting journey. Wriggle: squirm Growling: to say s.t in a low angry voice. Arouse: cause Wounded: people who have been injured,esp in a war. Well-to-do:rich and with a high social position. 13
Spoil:waste Excessive:immoderate Paternal:connected with being a father. Discrimination:not equally Sigh:to take & then let out a long deep breath that can be heard,to show that you are sad,tired,etc. Console:sympathize Nonsense:rubbish Pant:to breathequickly with short breath. Bosh:not true Defend:protect 14
boredom: the quality of being boring. Disillusion: to destroy sb's belief in or good opinion of sb/st. Fawn: light yellowish-brown in color. Shrill: very high and loud, in an unpleasant way. Grief: a feeling of great sadness. Rise up: revolt Bulg:that stick out from st in a round shape. Contract:expand. Distort: to change the appearance,etc,that is strange or unclear. Haste:excessive speed. 15
