1、The Open Window,by Saki,Presentation by,Gloria Wong,The Author,Hector Hugh Munro(1807-1916),Pen name:Saki,British writer,a master of the short story,frequently as H. H. Munro,often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker,The Society Background,first published before the World War I started,British w

2、as still in Victorian era,Landlords -visited friends,chatted and attended partys.,Social activities and manners are the most improtant parts of their life,The Plot,During Framton Nettle visit to Mrs.Sappleton, Vera (Mrs.Sappletons niece) played a joke to him. She told him a story about Mrs.Sapplento

3、ns dead husband and tow brothers. But it was a trick, they are all alive.,In the end, Mrs.Sappletons husband and two brothers fininshed hunting and came to home. Mr.Nettle regarded them as ghosts ,so he ran away.,Mrs.Sappleton didnt kown the trick. She talked lots of her husband and tow brothers jus

4、t like they were all alive, which made Mr.Nettle feel scared.,The Theme,Why did Vera play tricks on Mr. Nettle?,The Theme,There are full of ironies in this short story. Though three people were chatting, they were all absent-minded. Mrs.Sappleton were waiting to her husband and brothers come back. Vera were thinking how to play tricks on Mr.Nettle. Mr.Nettle were worrying about his own illness. It is boring and untruthful social situation to the three people,but it is an interesting story to readers.,Questi