Unit 3 Section a I. Background Information ofA(2) 1. Mixed marriage It is well known that mixed marriage is that spouse are come from different races or religions This wedding can be seen very dangerous and risk for the centuries ago, because it can be considered evil or immoral, In west countries, people would be buried by church if they dared to defy the law! But now, with the modern society becomes more and more open and advanced, it is easy to acceptable for most people about mixed marriage. Marriage is just marriage, it is nothing to do with races, religions and countries, every person can marriage as long as they love each other Compared with traditional marriage, mixed marriage has two advantage. One is that it can promote the harmonious relationship between two different races or religions, weaken and reduce the possibility of the conflict. The other one is that it will improve human races gene, I believe mixed marriage can make races stronger, more beautiful and more smart generation by generation So, let's face the mixed marriage correctly with the comprehensive heart, it is nothing but just 2. Racist: The terms racism and racist is sometimes used by those who feel it is a different concept where negativity or hatred is not prescribed. People who call themselves "racists"tend to be separatists(or white nationalists)and sometimes see a difference between themselves and white supremacists. Many people who study racism, such as Betty A. Dobratz and Stephanie Shanks-Meile, contend that terms such as white separatism and white nationalism are euphemisms that have been adopted by neo-Nazi and racist groups in order to make their views seem less extreme.White separatists reject such claims. For instance, Kevin Alfred Strom has defined white separatism this way:: " A separatist may believe that his race is superior to other races in some or all characteristics, but this is not his essential belief. The separatist is defined by his wish for freedom and independence for his people. He wishes them to have their own society, to be led by their own kind, to have a government which looks out for their interests alone. The separatist does not wish to live in a multiracial society at all, so he naturally has no desire to rule over other races-since such rule necessitates the multiracial society the separatist wants to avoid at all Thttp:/www.natvan.com/pub/012404.txt II. Text Analysis of Passage A(3) Main idea of the text The text is mainly about the mixed marriage between Gail and Mark, and Gail's parents eaction toward their wedding plans Devices for developing it 1. Narration in the first person The text is a typical example of narration given in the first person. Through his narrative he writer, a black man, tells the reader his mixed marriage and gives a vivid description ofUnit 3 Section A I. Background Information of A (2) 1. Mixed marriage: It is well known that mixed marriage is that spouse are come from different races or religions. This wedding can be seen very dangerous and risk for the centuries ago, because it can be considered evil or immoral. In west countries, people would be buried by church if they dared to defy the law! But now, with the modern society becomes more and more open and advanced, it is easy to acceptable for most people about mixed marriage. Marriage is just marriage, it is nothing to do with races, religions and countries, every person can marriage as long as they love each other. Compared with traditional marriage, mixed marriage has two advantage. One is that it can promote the harmonious relationship between two different races or religions, weaken and reduce the possibility of the conflict. The other one is that it will improve human races gene, I believe mixed marriage can make races stronger, more beautiful and more smart generation by generation. So, let's face the mixed marriage correctly with the comprehensive heart, it is nothing but just only marriage. 2. Racist: The terms racism and racist is sometimes used by those who feel it is a different concept where negativity or hatred is not prescribed. People who call themselves "racists" tend to be separatists (or white nationalists) and sometimes see a difference between themselves and white supremacists. Many people who study racism, such as Betty A. Dobratz and Stephanie Shanks-Meile, contend that terms such as white separatism and white nationalism are euphemisms that have been adopted by neo-Nazi and racist groups in order to make their views seem less extreme. White separatists reject such claims. For instance, Kevin Alfred Strom has defined white separatism this way: :"A separatist may believe that his race is superior to other races in some or all characteristics, but this is not his essential belief. The separatist is defined by his wish for freedom and independence for his people. He wishes them to have their own society, to be led by their own kind, to have a government which looks out for their interests alone. The separatist does not wish to live in a multiracial society at all, so he naturally has no desire to rule over other races—since such rule necessitates the multiracial society the separatist wants to avoid at all costs." See also [http:/www.natvan.com/pub/012404.txt] . II. Text Analysis of Passage A (3) Main idea of the text: The text is mainly about the mixed marriage between Gail and Mark, and Gail’s parents’ reaction toward their wedding plans. Devices for developing it: 1. Narration in the first person The text is a typical example of narration given in the first person. Through his narrative, the writer, a black man, tells the reader his mixed marriage and gives a vivid description of