Mo Bosang mutton roll original

Mutton roll is a * * *. During the Franco-Prussian War, the Germans occupied Rouen. Like many people, boule de suif decided to leave Rouen by carriage, accompanied by Mr. Bird, the owner of a wine wholesale company, his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Carrey-Lamadon, the owner of a cotton mill, the Earl and Lady of Breville, two nuns and a Democrat Cornudet. On the way, boule de suif shared his food with the hungry people. Later, when the carriage passed a hotel, a German officer took a fancy to boule de suif, and boule de suif flatly rejected him out of patriotism. At first, everyone expressed sympathy for boule de suif's experience and condemned the German officers. Later, when they learned that German officers had ordered the whole car to be detained in order to get her, they all racked their brains and tried their best to coax her into giving her life. Afterwards, these guys who called themselves "gentlemen" avoided boule de suif like the plague, and boule de suif was ashamed and angry, but helpless. Finally, the carriage continued to move forward in the cry of "suicide stone".

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At dinner, everyone was about to take their seats when the hotel owner came again. He announced in a voice with phlegm, "The Prussian officer asked me to ask Miss Elizabeth Russell if she hasn't changed her mind?"

Boule de suif stood there, his face turned white, then suddenly turned red, and he was so angry that he could not speak. After a long time, it finally broke out: "Go and tell that smelly rascal, that smelly rascal, that Prussian fool, I will never agree." Listen carefully, never, never, never agree. "

The fat boss is out. Everyone gathered around and asked boule de suif what had happened, begging her to tell the secret of her last conversation with the officer. At first, she wouldn't say anything, but she was so angry that she couldn't control herself and shouted, "What does he want? What does he want? He wants to sleep with me! "

Everyone was furious and didn't feel harsh after listening to this rude remark. Cornette suddenly dropped the cup on the table, and it immediately broke into pieces. Everyone denounced the soldier of fortune of * * * with one voice, United and furious, like a storm. It seems that this guy's obscene request for suicide stones has also hurt each of them and made each of them make sacrifices. The count said in disgust that people like Prussian officers behave like ancient barbarians. Several wives showed strong sympathy and deep concern for boule de suif. The two nuns only appeared at dinner, and then both bowed their heads and said nothing.

After the first anger subsided, everyone still ate as usual; But I seldom talk, thinking about problems and thinking about my heart.

The ladies went back to their rooms early to rest. Those people still stayed in the dining room, smoking and playing cards, and invited the hotel owner to attend. They are bent on asking the gentleman cleverly to see what can be done to get rid of the official's idea of making things difficult. However, the fat boss devoted himself to the game of playing cards, listening to nothing and answering nothing. He just kept repeating, "play cards, gentlemen, play cards." He was so absorbed in playing that he didn't even take care of spitting, resulting in some long sounds in his chest, wheezing sounds in his lungs, and wheezing sounds of various sizes, from deep and muddy gasps to hoarse and screaming gasps like cock crowing.

His wife is sleepy. Come and tell him to go to bed. But he refused. The woman had to leave alone, because she had to "work the morning shift" and always got up at dawn, while he "worked the night shift" and was always ready to stay up with his friends. He shouted to his wife, "Keep my sweet milk with egg yolk warm by the fire." Then continue to play cards. When everyone saw that he couldn't ask anything, they said it was getting late and went back to their rooms to sleep.

The next day, everyone still got up early, with a faint hope in their hearts, and their desire to leave became stronger and stronger, for fear of staying in this disgusting little hotel for another day.

Alas, the post horse is still tied in the stable, and the coachman is still missing. Everyone was idle and bored, so they wandered around the carriage.

Everyone died at lunch. After a night of thinking, people had an idea in their hearts, their views changed, and their attitude towards mutton rolls became cold. They are almost blaming this woman now, wondering why she didn't secretly go to the Prussian officer last night, so that her fellow travelers were overjoyed when they woke up. Isn't this the easiest way? Besides, who knows the inside story? She can save her face, as long as the police officer knows that she only gave in because of the plight of poor fellow travelers. For a sister like her, such a thing is nothing

Although they all thought so in their hearts, no one said it.

In the afternoon, everyone was bored to death. The count suggested taking a walk near the town. Everyone wrapped themselves up and the party began, except Cornudet and two nuns. Cornudet would rather look at the fireplace. Two nuns went to church or priest's house to kill time.

It's freezing in the cold, day after day, my nose and ears are like needles, and my feet hurt and I can't walk. When facing the field and watching the endless snow cover the earth, everyone can't help but feel sad and cold. They just feel cold and depressed and don't want to go any further, so they immediately turn around and return.

Four ladies walked in front and three men followed, not far apart.

Mr. Bird is very aware of the present situation. He suddenly asked if this "* * *" would bring trouble to them, which caused everyone to wait for a long time in such a terrible place. The count has always maintained a gentle attitude, saying that such a thing can only be done willingly, and a woman cannot be forced to make such a painful sacrifice. Mr Carre-Lamadon pointed out that if the French army really wants to launch a counterattack from Dieppe, then the two armies will meet here at Toth. The other two gentlemen were even more worried when they heard this. Mr bird asked, "can we run away on foot?" The count shrugged his shoulders and said, "Can you think of it? In this world of ice and snow, with their wives, those soldiers will catch up immediately and catch up in ten minutes, take us back as prisoners and let them dispose of us. " He had a point, and everyone was silent.

Several wives are talking about dressing up, but they are worried about something, so the conversation is not so focused and enthusiastic.

Suddenly, a Prussian officer appeared at the end of the street. In the endless snow, his tall figure in military uniform was outlined from a distance. I saw him walk with his knees on both sides, which is a unique walking posture of soldiers, because he was afraid of soiling his carefully polished leather boots.

When he passed the ladies, he bowed slightly to greet them and looked at several men contemptuously; Moreover, these men have some dignity and have not taken off their hats. Only Mr bird took off his hat.

Boule de suif's face is red to the ears. Three married women feel that it is a great shame for them to walk with this * * * and meet an officer who wants to sleep with her.

So they talked about the officer, his figure and appearance. Mrs. Kerry Ramaden has trained many officers, and she has expert taste. She thinks this officer is very good, and even regrets that she is not French. Otherwise, he will become a handsome hussars who fascinates all women.

As soon as we got back to the hotel, everyone didn't know what to do, and even for some trivial things, their speeches were harsh. At dinner, everyone was dull and silent. They ate in a hurry and went back to their rooms to sleep, hoping to pass the time in their sleep.

When we went downstairs the next morning, everyone was haggard and in a bad mood. Several wives hardly talk to mutton rolls.

The church bell rang to baptize a child. The fat sister also has a child, who is fostered in a farmhouse in Iver. She never sees it once a year, but she never misses it. Now I hear that a child is going to receive a gift, and I suddenly have a strong love for the child, so I want to attend the baptism ceremony and I have to go.

When boule de suif left, everyone looked at me, I looked at you, and then moved their chairs closer, because everyone felt they had to make a decision. Mr. Bird had a brainwave and came up with an idea: suggest to Prussian officers to detain boule de suif alone and release others.

They still asked the hotel owner to take a message, but as soon as he went upstairs to see the police officer, he came down immediately. The Germans knew human nature very well and kicked him out of the house, claiming that as long as his desires were not met, all the passengers had to hold on.

In this regard, lady bird, a street hooligan, flew into a rage: "We can't die here of old age. Since this little prostitute's job is to do that with all men, I don't think she has the right to be picky. I want to ask, Rouen, this garbage is not who wants her, and she doesn't even refuse the coachman! Yes, madam, it's the driver in the governor's office. I know this very well. Coaches often buy wine in my shop. But today, we want her to help us out, but this little * * * is putting on airs! ..... In my opinion, the official's behavior is quite decent. He probably hasn't had that kind of relationship with a woman for a long time. Of course, our three wives are more interested in his taste. But no, he is willing to make do with it, as long as he can get the woman that everyone plays with, he will be satisfied. He knows how to respect married women. I remember, he is the owner here. All he has to do is say' I want it', and he can totally help the three of us with the help of his soldiers. "

The two ladies next to them trembled slightly. The beautiful Mrs. Kerry Lamadon has bright eyes and a slightly pale face. She seems to feel occupied by an officer.

Several men have been discussing countermeasures, and then they also leaned in. Mr. Bird was indignant and wanted to tie up "that * * *" and give her to the officer. However, the count, after all, came from a diplomatic family, and his ancestors were ambassadors for three generations. He was born a diplomat, so he still advocated ingenuity and wisdom: "She must decide for herself."

So, they have a conspiracy.

Several wives also huddled together, whispering, expressing their opinions and discussing big plans. What they said was measured. When talking about these extremely obscene things, this lady and gentlemen are gentle in wording, euphemistic in expression and cautious and reserved, which is absolutely incomprehensible to an outsider. However, the thin fig leaf on all women in the upper class can only cover their appearance; As soon as they meet the ambiguous relationship between men and women, they will be elated, involuntarily, and feel that kind of bone erosion is fascinating from the heart, just like scratching themselves. They are pregnant with Chun Qing and act as matchmakers for others, just like a greedy chef who cooks for others.

When this group of people arrived, they felt funny and couldn't help but speak more easily and impudently. The count told some rude jokes, but they were smart enough to make everyone laugh. As soon as Mr. Bird spoke, those brazen words and dirty words came out, but everyone didn't find it unbearable. However, his wife spoke her mind, which made everyone present readily agree. She said: "Since this * * * is in this line of work, why did he refuse this officer after working with others?" Mrs Kerry Lamadon, with noble birth and elegant taste, still seems to think that if she committed suicide, she would rather accept this officer than refuse others.

They spent a lot of time discussing specific battle plans, as if they were going to capture a besieged city. Everyone agrees on the role that everyone should play, the truth that should be based on and the skills that should be used. They also made an attack plan, tactics to be used and unexpected attack methods to force the living fortress to open the door to meet the enemy.

However, Corndette stayed away from them and turned a blind eye to them.

They were so absorbed in the discussion that they didn't hear the flint come back. As the count hissed softly, everyone looked up and saw that the meatballs had arrived. Everyone was suddenly silent, suddenly embarrassed, and didn't know how to speak. After all, the countess knows the emptiness and juggling skills in the communication field and is more flexible than others. She asked boule de suif, "Is this baptism interesting?"

Fat sister was very excited and described the baptism from beginning to end, such as who she met, the appearance of those people and the appearance of the church. Finally, she added, "Sometimes it's really good to go to church to pray."

Until lunch, these ladies were very close and friendly to her, of course, in order to gain her trust first so that she could listen to their suggestions in the future.

As soon as they sat down at the dinner table, the group began to attack. At first, they talked about dedication in general and listed some ancient precedents. They first quoted Jude and Holofina, then dragged Lydia and Sextus, and then Cleopatra said that she lured the enemy generals to bed one by one and made them obey like slaves at last. Then, at the dinner table, an absurd story came into being. It was completely imagined by these ignorant millionaires. It is said that the female citizens of Rome once rushed to Gabe City to cuddle Hannibal, cuddle his lieutenant and mercenary officers and soldiers, and let them sleep in the jade arm. These lobbyists also listed all the women who stood up to stop the conqueror. They use their bodies as battlefields and as means and weapons to conquer the enemy. They defeated their ugly opponents with the touch and kiss of needles hidden in cotton, and sacrificed their virginity for the lofty purpose of revenge and serving the country.

These gentlemen even talked tactfully about a lady from a famous family in England who deliberately contracted a terrible infectious disease and wanted Napoleon to catch it. But in that fatal tryst, Napoleon suddenly felt weak and tired, so he had to give up and miraculously escaped the plot against him.

All these stories are well told and measured, and sometimes these excellent people burst into a burst of warm admiration, aiming to inspire someone present to follow suit.

Listen, you will believe that the only mission of a woman in this world is to give her body endlessly and listen to the play of soldier Qiu Ba endlessly.

The two nuns seemed deaf and lost in thought. The suicide stone said nothing.

All afternoon, everyone left her to think slowly. However, they used to call her "madam", but now they call her "miss". No one can tell why they changed their name. It seems that they deliberately demoted her to remind her not to forget her humble position.

It's time for dinner again. As soon as the soup was served, the innkeeper came again and repeated the question he asked last night: "Prussian officers sent me to ask Miss Elizabeth Russell if she hasn't changed her mind?"

"No, sir."

At dinner, the allied offensive weakened significantly. Mr. bird said two or three sentences, and the effect was very bad. Everyone was looking for some new examples, but found nothing. Or the countess, she has no plan in mind and has not thought about it beforehand. She just vaguely felt that she should pay tribute to religion, so she casually asked the old nun what great things she had done. I don't know that many saints have done things that we regard as sins, but as long as those sins are committed to glorify God or help others, the church will forgive them without any difficulty. This is a powerful argument, and the countess immediately used it. In this question and answer, whether it is the tacit understanding between the two sides or the deliberate ingratiation that those who wear teaching robes are good at; No matter whether the answer is silly or not, the elderly nuns have helped this group of upper-class people in their conspiracy. Everyone thinks that she is timid and not good at talking. At this time, she is bold, eloquent and sometimes extreme. The discussion of antithesis in theology has never influenced her, and her own principles are as hard as iron bars; The concept she believes in has never wavered, and her conscience is even more unscrupulous. She thinks it is extremely simple and normal for Abraham to sacrifice his son to God. As long as God gives an order to kill her parents, she will immediately carry it out. In her opinion, as long as the intention is aboveboard, nothing will offend God. She is really a gifted schemer with divine authority, and the countess can make full use of her to give an inspiring sermon around the moral maxim of "only seeking the purpose, not asking the means".

The countess asked her:

"So, Mammy, do you think that as long as the motives are pure, God will allow the world to adopt various ways and will forgive any behavior itself?"

"What's there to doubt? Madam, there are many behaviors that should be condemned in themselves, but because the original intention is pure and beautiful, they are often commendable in the end. "

In this way, they ask and answer questions, judge God's will, predict God's decision, play God in the palm of their hands, and force God to worry about things that have nothing to do with themselves and take responsibility.

These words are quite subtle, clever and cautious. However, every word of the saint wearing a nun's hat broke a gap in the defense line of * * * angry resistance. Later, the conversation slightly deviated from the subject. Lady Dai Nianzhu talked about the monastery of her sect, the dean of her monastery, herself and her emaciated companion, her dear sister Saint-Nisfoer. They were all sent to le havre Nursing Hospital for hundreds of soldiers infected with smallpox. She described the patients with that disease and introduced their illness in detail. Now, the two of them are stopped halfway by this unruly Prussian officer, and a large number of patients who could have been saved by them are about to die. Nursing soldiers is her specialty. She has been to Crimea, Italy and Austria. As soon as she talked about the battles she had experienced, she immediately showed the heroism of a battle-hardened nun. It seems that she was born to fight with the army and save lives in the rain of bullets. At that moment, she was more authoritative than a military officer, and often she could curb those lawless soldiers of fortune in one sentence. She is indeed a veritable nun in the army. Her face was disfigured by smallpox and pockmarked. Isn't it a portrayal of war?

Her speech was very effective. After she finished, no one had anything to say.

As soon as dinner was finished, everyone hurried back to their rooms to rest and didn't go downstairs until late the next morning.

The atmosphere of lunch was very calm. Everyone deliberately left some time for the seeds sown at dinner the night before to germinate and blossom.

In the afternoon, the countess suggested going for a walk. Therefore, according to the original agreed plan, the count walked behind arm in arm with a flintlock.

The count spoke to meimei with a kind and easy-going attitude, with a kind care and slight contempt. Just like a man with status to * * *, he called her "my dear child", and treated her condescendingly with his social status and indisputable reputation, and cut to the chase:

"It seems that you would rather let us stay here. If the Prussian army loses on the battlefield, we will suffer all kinds of atrocities like you. Why don't you be easy-going and do what you used to do? "

The suicide stone was silent.

The count coaxed, reasoned and moved kindly. When necessary, he not only knows how to maintain the status of "Mr. Count", but also is good at courting and pandering, which makes him look romantic and lovely. He said that if she rescued them from their predicament, it would be a great kindness and they would all be grateful to her. Immediately, he suddenly smirked and affectionately called boule de suif "you" and said, "Dear, you know, he will definitely show off afterwards and say that he has tasted the beauty of the world, which his own country does not have."

Flint is still a word, and she will catch up with you soon.

After returning to the hotel, boule de suif immediately went upstairs to his room and never appeared again. Everyone is fidgeting and worried. What does she want? If she still resists and refuses to follow, it will be extremely difficult!

When it was time for dinner, everyone was waiting for her, but there was no one. But when the innkeeper walked into the restaurant, he told everyone that Miss Russell was not feeling well, and ladies and gentlemen could eat first. Everyone here pricked up their ears. The count approached the innkeeper and asked in a low voice, "Is that all right?" The other party replied: "All right!" For the sake of dignity, the count said nothing to his companion, but nodded softly. Immediately, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, relieved and laughed. Mr. Bird cheered, "Damn it! I'll treat you to champagne, as long as this hotel has it! " Lady bird's heart ached when he saw the innkeeper coming with four bottles of wine. At this time, everyone is alive and kicking, talking and laughing, making noise, and everyone's heart is full of a kind of dissolute happiness. The count suddenly found that Mrs Kerry-Lamadon became very charming, and her husband, the cotton mill owner, began to court the countess. This person's talk is warm and cheerful, humorous and lively, and humorous.

(translated by Liu Mingjiu)

Precautions:

Yuda, an ancient Jewish heroine, in order to save her city, went into the enemy camp drunk and took the head of the enemy general, which made the enemy rout.

Lucretia, a Roman martyr, was raped by the son of a Roman tyrant. She committed suicide after pleading with her father and husband to avenge her. Her death aroused public anger and led to the overthrow of the tyrant's rule.

Cleopatra, the queen of ancient Egypt, conquered Caesar and Anthony in Rome with her beauty.

Gaby, a city near Rome.

Hannibal lecter, an ancient Carthaginian general, led an army to attack Rome for a long time, but was stationed in Gabu City. It is said that he is obsessed with the beauty of Gaby's women.

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For Mo Bosang, The Road to Suicide is a landmark work in his literary career, and it is this novel that made Mo Bosang famous overnight. The novel was published in 1880. At that time, several young writers who worshipped Zola met to create with the theme of the Franco-Prussian War and published a collection of novels, Night in Meitang. Mo Bosang's boule de suif stands out among these works with its unique perspective and exquisite artistic conception, and has become a masterpiece handed down from generation to generation.

This novel is based on a unique angle. Although it is a war theme, it does not describe the war positively, but reveals the theme through an encounter in the war. Boule de suif is a person who has no social status and is discriminated against everywhere, so that people in the same car can openly talk about her face to face and call her "* * *" and "social shame", while boule de suif, who knows her humble position, can only bear all this silently. Although she is a romantic girl, her nature is pure and kind. When she saw the ladies and gentlemen in the same car starving because they were unprepared, she even let bygones be bygones and selflessly offered her food. Although she is a humble little person, she has simple and sincere feelings for her country and nation. Facing the enemy, she knew that "in this case, everyone more or less represents his own country", so she would try to "maintain a little dignity" and even feel "very disgusted" when she saw her fellow travelers respectfully obey the Germans. She bravely refused the unreasonable demands of German officers, even if she was detained, she was fearless. Such a powerless, insulted and hurt lower-class woman has a beautiful heart full of justice and compassion. In contrast, those bourgeois elites with noble social status are guided by safeguarding their own interests. Their sanctimonious appearance is in sharp contrast to their dirty hearts. At first, everyone seemed to be angry when we learned the German officer's request for meatballs. "We all denounced the soldier of fate with one voice and United as one", saying that his behavior was "like that of ancient barbarians" and "several wives showed strong sympathy and deep concern for boule de suif". But after only one night, everyone's views changed, "boule de suif's attitude became cold" and even "why didn't she secretly go to the Prussian officer last night". When they learned that the whole car was detained because of boule de suif, their attitude changed greatly, and some even suggested "tying up the hands and feet of' that * * *' and dedicating her to the officer". In order to protect their dignity and so-called morality, these ladies and gentlemen with high social status pretend that "such a thing can only be done willingly, and a woman cannot be forced to make such a painful sacrifice", so they advocate "clever use of skills" and "she must decide for herself". Those noble and elegant ladies are actually full of obscenity. Mo Bosang has a clear understanding of this. "The thin fig leaf on all women in the upper class can only cover their appearance; When it comes to men and women, they are in high spirits and can't help it. They really feel that they have scratched an itch. " Even in the name of God, the nuns of Purdue became accomplices, and together with them, they designed to cheat boule de suif. These noble people are so humble at heart. Mo Bosang intends to compare them with boule de suif, who is of humble origin but noble heart, suggesting that their moral standard is not as good as that of a person who is insulted and discriminated by them, which is really a wonderful irony for them. In the novel, the author does not directly praise The Road to Suicide, but readers can clearly feel her beauty and kindness, which is the result of Mo Bosang's contrast. Readers will naturally have a fair judgment in their hearts.

Mo Bosang's excellent satirical ability is also fully demonstrated in this novel. He often expresses his satire and moral judgment on characters through the obvious juxtaposition of antonyms. For example, he described the French army as "they are easy to be enthusiastic and generous, and they are also easy to panic, ready to take the lead and be ready to flee for their lives"; For example, when describing Cornette's anger, "he still has that proud and elegant smile on his face." However, everyone feels that swearing is about to be exported "; For another example, ladies in the upper class are "gentle in wording, tactful in expression and cautious in words", but they are discussing obscene topics. Mo Bosang is also good at "lifting weights as easily as possible" or "lifting weights as easily as possible". Putting two things with completely different meanings together also plays an ironic role. For example, "Democrats with beards always monopolize patriotic patents, just as priests in robes always monopolize religious patents." This wonderful metaphor satirizes not only so-called patriotic Democrats, but also nuns and priests who are abused in the name of religion. For example, when describing Corniday's drinking, he said that "the two great loves he devoted his life to are the love for light beer and the love for revolution", and compared beer with revolution, exposing his true face of "pseudo-revolution". Kaunidai and others just want to gain benefits in the name of revolution, and their essence is no different from those rulers who sign treaties of humiliating their rights and countries for their own selfish interests.

The novel boule de suif laid a good foundation for Mo Bosang's future creation. The novel expresses the author's sympathy for the insulted and injured lower class civilians like boule de suif, and expresses his criticism and satire on the upper class of the bourgeoisie. The author is soberly aware that it is not only the war but also the selfishness and ruthlessness of the bourgeois rulers that caused the tragedy of civilians like boule de suif. The structure of the novel is ingenious and rigorous, the language is concise and witty, the satire is pungent and sharp, and the ideology and artistry have reached a considerable height. Boule de suif is not only a masterpiece of Mo Bosang, but also a masterpiece of short stories in the world.

(Yang Haiyan)