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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Translated by Constance Garnett
《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價
Book V Chapter 1-7
00:26 1 Alyosha explains his failed mission to Lise, who confesses her love. They plan to marry someday. Madame Hohlakov disapproves, but Alyosha says it's far off. Katerina, meanwhile, has collapsed with a fever.
22:51 2 Alyosha, wondering about Dmitri’s strange behavior, searches for him. At the summerhouse, he finds Smerdyakov singing, who tells him Dmitri planned to meet Ivan at the Metropolis. Alyosha hurries there but finds only Ivan.
36:49 3 Ivan admires Alyosha but rejects the world’s injustice. Though he doesn’t deny God, he cannot accept His creation. He avoids Fyodor, insists he’s not responsible for family, and explains his rejection to Alyosha.
57:05 4 Ivan rejects a world where innocent children suffer, questioning divine justice. He challenges Alyosha with a moral dilemma about sacrificing one for many and recalls his poem "The Grand Inquisitor" on forgiveness, sinlessness.
1:23:39 5 In 16th-century Spain, Christ returns briefly and is arrested by the Grand Inquisitor, who accuses Him of burdening humanity with freedom by rejecting the devil’s three temptations. The Inquisitor claims the Church has corrected Christ’s mistake by offering people security and happiness in exchange for their freedom. Though he admits siding with the devil, he believes this path benefits the weak majority. Christ stays silent and responds only with a kiss, after which the Inquisitor releases Him, demanding He never return. Ivan finishes the story; Alyosha answers with a kiss, echoing Christ.
2:13:41 6 Ivan feels depressed, fearing meeting Smerdyakov. At home, Smerdyakov confesses his worries about Fyodor and Dmitri’s rivalry over Grushenka and fears an epileptic seizure. He reveals Dmitri knows the secret signals he will use for his master. Despite warnings, Ivan decides to leave for Moscow as planned the next day.
2:36:33 7 Ivan, exhausted and unable to sleep, agrees to delay his trip to Moscow and instead go to a nearby town at Fyodor's request. He tells Smerdyakov, who cryptically responds. Soon after, Smerdyakov suffers an epileptic fit, leaving Fyodor alone, expecting Grushenka’s visit.
Characters (order by mention)
Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov, Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, Dmitri Karamazov, Ivan Karamazov, Adelaïda Ivanovna (Fyodor first wife), the Miüsovs; servant Grigory Vassilyevitch, Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov; Sofya Ivanovna (Fyodor second wife), Yefim Petrovitch Polenov; father Zossima, Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov, Maximov, Madame Hohlakov, Lizaveta, Father Anfim, Doctor Herzenstube, Katerina Ivanovna (Dmitri's fiancée), father Paissy, father Iosif, father Superior, Rakitin, Grushenka (Agrafena Alexandrovna), Marfa Ignatyevna (Grigory's wife); Pavel (Smerdyakov), Lizaveta and her father Ilya; Karp the convict; von Schmidt; Agafya Ivanovna (old colonel's daughter), Dr. Kravchenko, merchant Trifonov, watchman Foma, shopkeeper Lukyanov, Governor Schultz, merchant Dernidov, handsome Belyavsky, novice Porfiry, sergeant’s widow Prohorovna and son Vassenka, Father Ferapont, father Iona (diseased), left handed boy Smurov, Krassotkin, Lise, Yulia, Captain Snegiryov (Nikolay Ilyitch), landlady Kalmikov, Varvara, Ilusha, Arina Petrovna, Nina, Marya Kondratyevna, merchant Samsonov, Gorstkin (Lyagavy), coachman Mitri,
Costa's Wordbook
Affect v pretend to have or feel (something); use, wear, or assume (something) pretentiously or so as to make an impression on others
Hussar n a soldier in a light cavalry regiment which had adopted a dress uniform modelled on that of the Hungarian hussars (huh Sar)
Monastic adj relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live (mon Nastic)
Buffet n a cabinet with shelves and drawers for keeping dinnerware and table linens, a sideboard (buf fet)
Professions de foi - fr, professions of faith
"Am I my brother(Dmitri)’s keeper?" - ref. Cain and Abel, Genesis
Lay it on - idiom to speak in a way that is exaggerated and not sincere
S’il n’existait pas Dieu, il faudrait l’inventer - fr, If God did not exist, we would have to invent him
Euclid’s geometry - a system of geometry based on a set of axioms and postulates, famously presented in Euclid's Elements
Euclidean n relating to or denoting the system of geometry based on the work of Euclid and corresponding to the geometry of ordinary experience 歐幾裡得幾何 (u Clid dian)
Anarchism n a political theory advocating the abolition of hierarchical government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without recourse to force or compulsion 無政府主義 (An ar kism)
Circassians n The Circassians or Circassian people, also called Cherkess or Adyghe, are a Northwest Caucasian ethnic group and nation who originated in Circassia, a region and former country in the North Caucasus (cir Cas sians)
Polonius - a character in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. He is the chief counsellor of the play's ultimate villain, Claudius; Hamlet refers to Polonius as a "tedious old fool"
Inoculate v immunize (someone) against a disease by introducing infective material, microorganisms, or vaccine into the body
Philanthropic adj (of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others, generous and benevolent (phil lan Throp pic)
Gratis adv free adj given or done for nothing, free (grat tis)
Knout n (in imperial Russia) a whip used to inflict punishment, often causing death (Naot)
Serfdom n the state of being a serf or feudal labourer
Edification n the moral or intellectual instruction or improvement of someone 啓迪
Hind n female deer adj situated at the back, posterior (Hignd)
Solidarity n unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest, mutual support within a group 團結一致
Unexpiated adj not expiated, not atoned for
Le bon jugement de la très sainte et gracieuse Vierge Marie - fr, The good judgment of the most holy and gracious Virgin Mary
auto da fé - pt, act of faith
ad majorem gloriam Dei - lat, for the greater glory of god
Edifying adj providing moral or intellectual instruction 啓迪 教化 (Edi fy)
Hosannah (hosanna) exclam. (especially in biblical, Judaic, and Christian use) used to express adoration, praise, or joy; n an expression of adoration, praise, or joy
Cow v cause (someone) to submit to one's wishes by intimidation 威脅
Quiproquo - fr, mistake, misunderstanding
Revile v criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner 謾罵 (re vile)
Timour n a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia, becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty 帖木兒
Dixi - lat, I have spoken
Pater Seraphicus - a nickname given to the composer César Franck by his students. It translates to "Seraphic Father" or "Father Seraphic" and reflects his devout Christian faith and the inspirational, almost angelic, quality of his music and teaching. The term "seraphic" suggests a heavenly or angelic nature, often associated with love and purity
Kaftan n a man's long belted tunic, worn in countries of the Near East
Masticate v chew (food)
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