Compare, contrast, and criticize the translation of the following excerpt. You should examine issues: Chinese-English Translation of Literary Works Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

Question 1

Compare, contrast, and criticize the translation of the following excerpt. You should examine issues such as translation techniques, accuracy of meanings, and narrative approaches including plot, settings, characters, and conversation /monologue. You could also determine whether idioms, terms and historical and cultural references are appropriately translated. Other issues specific to the translation of fiction can be also discussed.

Question 3

Apply the appropriate methods and techniques in translating the following underlined excerpt from a drama script into English in your own words. The words in bracket and italic and the names of the characters need no translation. Briefly summarise the key literary factors considered in the course of your translation such as socio-cultural context, dialogue and characterisation, theatrical elements, dramatic structures, language register and style, and cultural sensitivity. Other issues specific to contemporary drama translation can be also discussed.