Briefly describe the character’s feelings.

Reading Comprehension: Read the quoted parts carefully and answer the questions in English. Write your answers in the corresponding space.‘Poor little Faith!’ thought he，for his heart smote him. ‘ What a wretch am I，to leave her on such an errand! She talks of dreams, too. Methought, as she spoke, there was trouble in her face, as if a dream had warned her what work is to be done tonight. But no, no! ’t would kill her to think it. Well; she’s a blessed angel on earth; and after this one night , I’ll cling to her skirts and follow her to heaven.’
Briefly describe the character’s feelings.
【正确答案】：

THE SCENE IN THE ABOVE EXCERPT WAS THE DESCRIPTION OF BROWN'S MIXED FEELINGS FOR HIS WIFE FAITH BEFORE GOING TO THE WITCHES' SABBATH IN THE WOODS. HE SYMPATHIZED WITH FAITH AND FELT GUILTY, BECAUSE SHE WAS INNOCENT AND LIKE AN ANGEL FOR HIM. HE SHOULD NOT HAVE CHEATED HER, BUT THE DESIRE FROM HIS BOTTOM HEART DRIVED HIM TO GO TO THE DEEP WOODS. HE THOUGHT THAT EVERYTHING WOULD TURN OUT TO BE OK AFTER THAT NIGHT. 

 

 

【题目解析】：布朗在去森林参加女巫的安息日之前，对自己的妻子心生怜悯和愧疚，因为妻子在他心里是纯洁美好的，所以他不忍心欺骗她，但是又怕妻子知道。内心百感交集，他寄希望与未来，过了那晚，他会和妻子幸福美满地生活在一起。