Analysis Essay #2分析短文 2

American writer Jack London wrote “The Apostate,” published in 1906, to inform readers of the dire conditions of the working poor. London chronicles the physical and mental decline of Johnny, a young boy sent to work to support his mother and siblings. Is Johnny suffering from neurasthenia? Using Beard’s description of neurasthenia’s symptoms and causes, briefly describe 4 of Johnny’s symptoms that fit with neurasthenia. Then briefly discuss 1 reason why Johnny probably would not have been diagnosed with neurasthenia.
美国作家杰克·伦敦于 1906 年撰写了《异教徒》，向读者揭示了工人阶级的悲惨状况。伦敦记录了一个名叫约翰尼的年轻男孩的身体和心理健康状况，他被迫工作以养活母亲和兄弟姐妹。约翰尼是否患有神经衰弱？使用比尔德对神经衰弱症状和原因的描述，简要描述约翰尼符合神经衰弱的 4 个症状。然后简要讨论 1 个原因，说明约翰尼可能不会被诊断为神经衰弱。

📄 London, J. The Apostate.pdf

📄 London, J_1_17_translate.pdf

London, J. “The Apostate.” Women’s Home Companion, September 1906.