Rainbow Dream Symbolizes Ideals | Generated by AI
Question: Which image in “Farewell Again to Cambridge” symbolizes a beautiful ideal?
Answer:
The correct answer is D, not A. Here is a clear and exam-oriented explanation.
1. Why Option D Is Correct
D. 彩虹似的梦 (a rainbow-like dream)
This image directly symbolizes beautiful ideals and aspirations:
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“梦” (dream)
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In modern poetry, it commonly represents:
- Ideals
- Hopes
- Spiritual pursuits
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“彩虹似的” (like a rainbow)
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Rainbow implies:
- Beauty
- Transcendence
- Something bright, idealized, and slightly unreal
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Combined meaning:
- A pure, beautiful, and idealized vision of life and love
- Closely tied to Xu Zhimo’s romantic idealism and aesthetic pursuit
✅ Therefore, “彩虹似的梦” is an explicit symbol of美好理想, making D the correct answer.
2. Why Option A Is Wrong (But Easy to Mischoose)
A. 河畔的金柳 (golden willows by the riverbank)
This image represents:
- Grace
- Tender affection
- Gentle beauty of Cambridge
- Emotional attachment and farewell sentiment
However:
- ❌ It is concrete and descriptive, not symbolic of an abstract ideal
- ❌ It reflects aesthetic appreciation, not 人生理想或精神追求
So while it is a beautiful image, it does not symbolize ideals in the exam sense.
3. Why Options B and C Are Also Incorrect
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B. 软泥上的青荇 (green duckweed on soft mud)
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Symbolizes:
- Quiet vitality
- Natural harmony
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Focuses on life and gentleness, not ideals
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C. 康河的柔波 (the gentle waves of the River Cam)
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Conveys:
- Tender emotion
- Smooth, flowing sentiment
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Still emotional atmosphere, not abstract aspiration
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4. Key Exam Strategy (Very Important)
When asked about “象征美好理想”, prioritize:
- Abstract imagery (梦、光、彩虹、星)
- Words that transcend concrete scenery
- Images that point to spiritual or ideal meaning, not just beauty
👉 Concrete scenery ≠ ideals 👉 Dream-like imagery = high-probability answer
Final Conclusion
- ✅ Correct answer: D
- ❌ “河畔的金柳” is beautiful but not an ideal symbol
- 📌 In 《再别康桥》, dream imagery = ideal pursuit
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