How did Dude, the author of The Last Lecture, create the image of Mr. Hamel?
The Last Lecture was a novel by Faulkner, who was considered one of the representative works of Nabokov's "modernist" literary theory. The novel is set in 19th century Germany and tells the story of a young student and an old teacher. Mr. Hamel was one of the most important characters in the novel. His image was deeply shaped and left a deep impression on people. Daudet revealed the dark side of European society and the distortion of human nature through the image of Mr. Hamel. Mr. Hamel was a wealthy businessman. He seemed kind, but in fact, he was cold and ruthless. His greed and selfishness made people feel disgusted. His attitude towards his students was also cold and even cruel at times. His image reflected some of the shortcomings of European society at that time, such as commerce and money supremacy. Dude also revealed the complexity and variety of human nature through the image of Mr. Hamel. Although Mr. Hamel was a wealthy businessman, he had his own feelings and beliefs. In his relationship with his students, he showed concern and affection for them, which showed that human nature was not just about money and interests. Through the image of Mr. Hamel, Dude profoundly revealed the drawbacks of European society and the distortion of human nature at that time, and also showed the complexity and variety of human nature. His image was not only symbolic but also profoundly enlightening.