Willa Cather’s "Paul’s Case" 

Paul's Case

"Paul's Case" is a short story by Willa Cather. It was first published in McClure's Magazine in 1905.

故事大綱：

一個徬徨的少年，不愛學習努力，與學校老師、同學們格格不入，又想過著高檔奢華的生活。有一天，竟然受不了了，偷了夫親的錢，跑到了紐約，過著自己嚮往的生活。但最後當夫親要來抓他回去的時候，他無法接受要回到過去那樣的生活，變跳下鐵軌自殺身亡。

(自殺為不好的行為，如有問題請撥打1995)

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Paul's Case有聲書

電影

年代 1980

簡介

Lost in a world of fantasy, young working-class Paul dreams of escaping his dreary existence in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh. As fate would have it Paul gets his chance by stealing some money and subsequently running off to glamorous New York City.
Once there, Paul experiences everything he ever dreamed of…from a luxurious hotel suite to his first taste of champagne. However, when reality finally comes crashing down around him, Paul realizes the desperate course he must now take.
In a powerful and intense performance, Eric Roberts (Academy Award nominee "Runaway Train", "Star 80") plays the title role in author Willa Cather's PAUL'S CASE. As the tortured and tragic young man, Roberts brings to life this classic American story of a sensitive soul pitted against an uncaring materialistic society. 

備註

      problem novel (不是主角有問題的小說，而是主角該如何面對問題的小說)

      investigative-joumalism 調查式報告 

      commencement 畢業典禮