Lin Sha:
Hello, the letter from the 12th has been received.
You said that there was a certain reason, and I fully believe it, but I still feel that the method of handing in the blank paper is inappropriate, especially since more than 30 students have not answered the papers, and the impact is even worse. -- Let me first state that although I have been engaged in political work for several years, preaching and taking political classes everywhere, and even giving people hats, it may be because of this that I am very disgusted with the current formality of "politics." There are four political theory courses in universities across the country, which I hate the most, and I never read them in normal times, and I only review them when I am about exams, and I also fully advocate that students (no matter what they study) should focus on business studies, otherwise, what is the use of completely memorizing political rules.
I think it's perfectly right for you to focus on the main subject and not care about the grades in the minor subjects, and I'm afraid that's the only way to really get into the door of art. But the secondary course doesn't seem to be right at all. First of all, we still have to consider the impact of everything we do, especially if you are still the secretary of the Youth League branch, dozens of classmates are looking at you, and the standard for yourself should be higher. Once you wrote to mention that your classmates jointly wrote a letter to give opinions, but you didn't sign it, I think you did the right thing, and there are opinions and problems that can be reflected upwards through the organization, but you should still maintain the organization more, even if many things seem annoying, you can't be the same as ordinary classmates.
We had a general history of China class this semester, a young teacher who had never been on the podium gave a lecture, and he couldn't speak Mandarin well, and many students didn't take this class, and I was very reluctant to listen to his class, but I still gritted my teeth and sat there, preferring to read some other books secretly, as long as I left, there must be many students who would follow and leave. For example, when the department held a dance party, the students were embarrassed at first, and I was reluctant to participate in this kind of activity, but I still mobilized my classmates to clean the classroom early until the end. Because as soon as I don't go, many people don't go. Of course, these things often need to sacrifice personal plans, time, and hobbies, but in the long run, whether it is for the collective, for others or for yourself, it is still beneficial, you will definitely have this kind of experience, right?
Also, I'm very happy that you got good grades in your main class. If a student in an art college is not good in acting class, it is tantamount to a student in the Chinese department who cannot write an article, which is the minimum, and it is right to put energy on this, and it is to use steel on the blade. Because a person's energy is limited, if he concentrates on one aspect, he will naturally not be able to take care of other aspects, and if he does everything, he may not achieve anything. I also spend very little energy on what I think is unnecessary classes, and even often "engage in side jobs" during class, but this has to deal with the relationship between "Bo" and "specialized", which is too miscellaneous and not good, and it is not good to be too single. Just as high jumpers can't just practice high jump, and learning to write can't just write articles, high jump and writing articles are the main items of struggle, but the quality of all aspects of the body and the improvement of the entire cultural level are very important.
From the point of view of the improvement of the performance level, the study of other subjects has a great effect on the promotion of the main course, take you as an example, other subjects have always been very good, but the performance has been slightly worse, and some other students are very good in acting classes, but other courses are not good, and practice has proved that you surpass them, because your overall basic quality is good.
From the perspective of future development, Stanley was also born as an actor and created an artistic system; Chaplin was an actor, but he was not only an excellent actor, but also a screenwriter, director, and composer; Huang Zongying was born as an actor but became a writer; and Zhu Lin was a drama actor who not only performed but also wrote scripts. It's hard to say how a person's life is, it's good to learn a little more when you're young, "art is not pressing", and you should develop in an all-round way. Only in this way can the expertise be better developed and improved. Chen Chong's performance is excellent, but Liu Xiaoqing may be more developed, because she is more comprehensive, of course, Chen Chong has her characteristics, she insists on learning foreign languages, and opens up another way for her life. I admire Chen Jingrun, but I admire Hua Luogeng more, I admire Ba Jin, and I admire Mao Dun even more. Chen Jingrun and Ba Jin have created immortal achievements in mathematics and literature respectively. Kehua Luogeng, Mao Dun is more comprehensive, deep and wide.
Having said that, the relationship between "Bo" and "specialization" is very complicated and difficult to handle, and I am also exploring, and it is likely that I will take a detour. I think it is more important to learn from the older generation of artists, not only to learn their art, but also to see their growth process, to learn from their lessons, and to avoid or avoid detours, which I think is more important than our own subjective efforts. I have worked hard all these years, but I have not been able to succeed, in addition to the lack of effort, I think it is also very important that there is no teacher to guide the way.
On the fourth page of "China Youth Daily" on December 13, 80, there was an article "The Stars Supporting the Moon", have you seen it? In addition, there is a booklet called "I wish you success", I don't know if you have read it? It is very well written, I have never liked to read this kind of book, I hope you can also read it, it is very thin, and you can read it in a while. If you can't find a letter to explain, I have one.
I don't write it, it's messy, and I beg forgiveness for saying something wrong.
Best wishes!
Ji Xiaodong
1980.12.18 晚
Ji Xiaodong:
Hello! Thank you, don't bother looking up information for me in the future.
I also received the two loose-leaf sheets you copied, and I like to read them. In the past six months, my study has been unplanned, I have plunged into rehearsals, and I have rarely even read books, I know that this is not good, and I always forgive myself objectively. I haven't grasped English self-study for a long time, and I'm busy all day, but if I plan well, I can squeeze out a lot of time for self-study. If you think you need to read a book, please introduce it to me, just mention the title, and I'll look for it at school. There are three places for books in our school, one is the reading room, and there are general publications. The reference room is a professional material, and currently only the script (newly built) is available. There are also few comprehensive books in the library, famous books, and novels (especially abroad).
As long as you keep going, no matter how many words you memorize a day, you will get results over time. Unfortunately, there are no self-taught peers among my classmates. I am also often self-critical, lack perseverance, and emphasize objectivity, but my actions are rare and always contradictory. Maybe I'm just doing nothing, just talking!
As for your translation of "Guancang Hai", it is pure nonsense for me, but in fact, I don't understand anything. I realized that my ignorance was almost blank (in many ways), I bought a set of "History of Chinese Literature" and wanted to see it for myself, I now see the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and I am still a little interested, but interest does not solve the difficulties in learning, so I have to ask you.
I still like "Guancang Sea", especially the style of your translation, and I still have a little unclear about what I want to ask. "Water He Tuan" is the meaning of fluctuation from the poetic point of view, and looking up the dictionary is the meaning of quietness, at this time, should it be interpreted according to the meaning of the poem, is it wrong to interpret it according to the dictionary? There are also the words "dense trees" translated into "trees and jungles are lush and layered" There are two words of greenery, I feel a little out of the autumn mood, you say, it is okay to interpret from the meaning of the word, right? I want to show you the first of my head, I am really a little embarrassed to appear in front of the professional people. But I don't think it's a bad thing to be unveiled, it can promote improvement. Can you please give me a serious correction? I am not satisfied with the translation of this poem, and you are welcome, because I need help.
In addition, I went to see it once, and I met it and tried to buy it.
Best wishes!
Linsha
1980. 12. 18晚
Step out of Xiamen
View the sea
曹操
Climb to the top of the rock and look at the Bohai Field.
碧水在荡漾，山石立水边。
Trees grow everywhere, and the grass is healthy.
The autumn wind is howling, and the waves are rushing into the sky.
When the sun and the moon set, it is still out of the blue water.
The stars are shining, and they are still connected with green water.
I can't help but be lucky, and sing a song about tomorrow.