Introduction
"The Nightingale and the Rose" is a short story by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1888. It is a tragic tale about the sacrifice of a nightingale for the love of a young man who ultimately values a materialistic object over true love. Miss Alice, who is proficient in English, will read the English version of this story for us today.
The Nightingale's Song
The story opens with the nightingale singing a beautiful song about love and the power of sacrifice. Despite knowing the risk, the nightingale decides to help the student by sacrificing her life to find a red rose for him to give to the girl he loves. Her song is both enchanting and heartbreaking, as it foreshadows the tragic ending of the story.
The Student's Selfishness
Despite the nightingale's sacrifice, the student does not appreciate her gift and instead chooses a materialistic object over true love. He becomes frustrated when he cannot find a red rose and grows increasingly selfish and self-absorbed. In the end, he chooses to attend a ball rather than keep his promise to the girl he supposedly loves, leaving the nightingale's sacrifice in vain.
The Ultimate Sacrifice
As the nightingale dies, she sings one last song lamenting the fact that her sacrifice was in vain. She realizes that the student and the object of his affection will never appreciate the true sacrifice and value of love. The story ends on a tragic note, highlighting the futility of sacrifices made for those who do not understand their worth.
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