The mystery of the Moonstone Unit 13

1. 1. Do you know anything about Wilkie Collins? What do you already know about the story The Moonstone? 3. What do you think happens next in the story?

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( )1.The story really began in 1848 in English. ( )2.Rachel’s uncle left the diamond to her because he liked her. ( )3.The diamond was cursed and the man who stole the diamond would live a sad and lonely life. ( )4.Godfrey was Rachel’s childhood friend and he painted the door for her. F F T F True or false statments

( ) 5.Franklin had an argument with Dr Candy. ( ) 6.Godfrey was an elegant and success- -ful bachelor with many lady admires. He asked Rachel to marry him, and she accepted. ( ) 7.Some Indian entertainers were very skilled and behaved strangely. ( ) 8.The servant Rosanna was very fond of Godfrey. T F F F

( )9.At the end of the party everyone left except for Franklin and Godfrey. ( )10.The Moonstone was gone the next morning. ( )11.Sergeant Cuff only suspected Indians. ( )12.Sergeant Cuff had one vital clue. T T F T

Find the characters in the novel and say something about them Franklinn Rachel Verinderl Godfreyy Dr. candyy An English man and his sisterr Sergeant cufff Rosannaa the strange Indianss

Rachel An Englishman (stole the Moonstone ) The strange Indians (entertain the guests) RosannaFranklin Dr. Candy (A local doctor) Sergeant Cuff (A detective) Childhood friend maid quarrel uncle appear at her party fond of him admirer Godfrey (A guest of the party) Figure out the relationship between them

The investigation into the Moonstone The lost of the Moonstone Background of the story Main idea Part 2(para2-5) Part 3(para6-10) Part 1(para1) part Main ideas of the three parts

1.Where and when was the story set? 2.When did the story really begin? 3.Who gave Rachel the Moonstone? 4.Why did he give it to her? Part 1

1.Where and when was the story set? 2.When did the story really begin? The story was set in England in It really began 50 years earlier.

3.Who gave Rachel the Moonstone? 4.Why did he give it to her? Rachel’s uncle left her the Moonstone Because he wanted to revenge her mother for not speaking to him by passing on the Moonstone’s bad luck to Rachel.

What happened Before the party During the party After the party Rachel and Franklin worked together on painting a door. Godfrey proposed marriage to Rachel and was turned down Franklin argued with Dr Candy Indian entertainers behaved strangely The Moonstone was gone Part 2

1.Why did Sergeant Cuff suspect the Indians,Godfrey,Dr Candy,Rosanna,Rachel and Franklin? 2. Why did Sergeant Cuff believe that the garment with the paint stain belonged to the thief? Part 3

Blank-filling: The Moonstones that was once stolen from an Indian is given to Rachel Verinder. She receives the stone as a gift and does not realize that it has been on to her in an act of by her uncle, who got the Moonstone by means of murder and.The jewel also brings luck.. From the moment Rachel to her dress,things start going wrong. First Godfrey asks Rachel to marry him at the party, but she.Over dinner, Franklin with Dr Candy. Finally some Indians offer to the guests, but they are not skilled and behave. passedrevenge theftbad fastens declines quarrels entertain strangely

Then, the stone on the very night when it is given to Rachel, though. by the loss of such a jewel, Rachel’s mother Sergeant Cuff, a famous London detective to the theft. At first he the Indians. He finds out that they are not real entertainers,but followers of the moon god. They are waiting for an to take the diamond back to Indian. Then he wonders whether Dr Candy or Godfrey the moonstone as revenge for the of face.He also suspects the servants,Rachel and Franklin, but that is just.He is not sure who stole the diamond. disappears Troubled valuablehires investigate suspects religious opportunity took loss suspicion

1.Who do you think is the first person to be suspected of having stolen the Moonstone? Why? 2. Who do you think is the last person to be suspected of having stolen the Moonstone?

Integrating Stills Solving the Mystery of the Moonstone

 Who do you think was guilty?  What clues can you find? Questions

It is implied that the Indians were responsible for Godfrey’s murder and the disappearance of the Moonstone.

Clues: 1) Godfrey was attacked by Indians in London– perhaps they knew he was the real thief and had the Moonstone. 2) It was later reported that the Moonstone had returned to the statue of the moon god.

1. Why did Franklin quit smoking ? A. Because smoking damaged his health B. Because Rachel asked him to C. Because he wanted to please Rachel D. The servants asked him to Multiple Choices

2. Why did Godfrey ask Rachel to marry him ? A. Because he wanted to get the Moonstone because of his heavy debt B. Because he loved her C. Because he didn’t wish Rachel to marry Franklin D. Because he wanted to destroy her family

3. The word “ vital ” is closest in meaning to ______. A. deadly B. important C. curious D. clear

4. Who moved the Moonstone at night ? A. Dr. Candy B. Franklin C. Godfrey D. Rachel’s mother

5. Why didn’t Rachel answer the detective’s question ? A. Because she loved him and she wanted to protect him B. Because she didn’t see him move the Moonstone C. She was afraid of being killed by Franklin D. Because she hated Franklin

6. In your opinion, who might kill Godfrey ? A. Franklin B. Dr. Candy C. Rachel D. The Indians

7. How many people saw Franklin move the Moonstone to his bedroom ? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. No one

Why is it mentioned that Rachel and Franklin painted a door of her sitting room?

1.Retell the story. 2. What do you think is the most interesting part in the reading? Give reasons. Homework

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( ) In his lifetime, he wrote 25 novels, more than 50 short stories, at least 15 plays. He was a superstar of Victorian fiction. His detective stories are famous for the unexpected suspense.

The Moonstone is considered as the first detective story in the history of England.

Franklin is Rachel’s childhood friend. He is in love with her and even quits smoking to please her.

Rachel Verinder is a beautiful and wealthy young woman. She lives with her mother and several servants in a fine house in the north of England. She is given the Moonstone at her birthday party but the following morning it is gone.

Godfrey is an elegant and successful bachelor with many lady admirers. He asks Rachel to marry him but is de- -clined. He attends Rachel’s birthday party and stays there for the night.

Dr Candy is the local doctor, who writes a prescription for some medicine for Franklin’s failing to sleep.

An Englishman stole the Moonstone from the temple after murdering three holy men. Hearing about this his sister would not speak to him. After his death he left the Moonstone to his niece in an act of revenge.

Sergeant Cuff is a famous detective hired by Rachel’s mother to investigate the theft.

Rasanna is a servant who has been a thief. She seems to be fond of Franklin. In the detective’s eyes, She is also a suspect.

The Indians are religious followers of moon god. The perform in unusual clothes at the party but behave strangely and badly.

SuspectReason for suspicion The Indians Dr Candy Godfrey Not really entertainers but followers Of the moon god who wanted to take the Moonstone back to India. Payback for Franklin ’ s insult at the party. The doctor was upset and may have wanted revenge for loss of face. Payback for Rachel ’ s refusal of his marriage offer. Godfrey was upset and may have wanted revenge for his loss of face.

Suspect Rachel Rosanna Franklin Reason for suspicion Helpless for the investigation and may have secret debts. Over Enthusiastic to help the investigation even though this made Rachel very angry. Once a thief and acting strangely.She also loved Franklin and may want to make trouble for Rachel.

2. Why did Sergeant Cuff believe that the garment with the paint stain belonged to the thief? The smear in the paint on Rachel’s sitting room door was not there during the party,therefore it must have been made after Rachel put the Moonstone in the cupboard.The thief must have made the mark and stained his or her clothing when entering the room to take the diamond during the night.

Useful Expressions 1. 以 … 为背景 2. 过着悲伤，孤独的生活 3. 作为报复 4. 在生日宴会上 5. 对某人体贴 6. 把 … 系在 … 上面 7. 出错，变糟 8. 开处方 9. 有机会做 … 10. 在方面固执 be set in live a sad, lonely life in an act of revenge on the reception for birthday be considerate towards fasten … to go wrong write a prescription have opportunity to do sth. be stubborn in …

11. 取消婚礼 12. 让某人免除麻烦 13. 缺少睡眠 14. 急需用钱 15. 犯罪 16. 付出高昂的代价 17. 与某人订婚 18. 至于 cancel the wedding keep sb. out of trouble lack of sleep desperate for money commit the crime pay a high price for… be engaged to sb. as for