Learn English through Stories Level 2: The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy | English Listening Practice

Set in rural England, the story "The Withered Arm" by Thomas Hardy revolves around the lives of three main characters: Rhoda Brook, Gertrude Lodge, and Farmer Lodge. The story follows the consequences of a supernatural curse that leads to a withered arm for Gertrude, Farmer Lodge's new wife.
The story delves into themes of jealousy, superstition, and the complexities of human relationships. As the plot unfolds, the characters grapple with their emotions and the consequences of their actions. Through its exploration of the human psyche and the effects of fate, "The Withered Arm" remains a timeless and thought-provoking piece of literature, showcasing Hardy's skill in weaving a gripping and morally charged tale.
Answers to the questions in the video:
1. What happened between Rhoda Brook and Farmer Lodge in the past?
Rhoda and Farmer Lodge had a relationship and a son together.
2. How does Rhoda feel when Farmer Lodge marries Gertrude?
Rhoda feels jealous and hurt that Lodge has left her for a younger, prettier wife.
3. Why does Rhoda send her son to spy on Gertrude?
She wants to know what Gertrude, her rival, is like.
4. How does Gertrude get the marks on her arm?
The marks appear after Rhoda grabs the arm of Gertrude's phantom in her dream.
5. Why doesn't Rhoda want to visit the Wise Man with Gertrude?
Rhoda is afraid the Wise Man will be able to see into her dream and know she caused Gertrude's marks.
6. What does Gertrude see in the Wise Man's glass of water?
She sees Rhoda's face in the water.
7. Why does Rhoda leave town after Gertrude visits the Wise Man?
Rhoda leaves because people are spreading rumors about her being a witch.
8. How does Gertrude find out about the cure?
The hangman tells her to put her arm on a hanged man's neck.
9. Why is Farmer Lodge at the jail when Gertrude goes there?
He is there with Rhoda to claim the body of their son.
10. How does Gertrude die?
She collapses and dies after Rhoda pulls her away from the hanged man's body.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Chapter 1: The milkmaid and the wife
11:50 Chapter 2: The dream
22:30 Chapter 3: The face in the glass
36:29 Chapter 4: The cure for a curse
45:46 Chapter 5: The hangman
54:26 Chapter 6: The blood turns
1:02:48 Difficult words
1:09:26 Questions
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