7. to부정사의 to와 전치사 to 구분하기

제인 오스틴의 <오만과 편견>

다시 읽게 된 제인 오스틴의 <오만과 편견>에서 새롭게 발견한 부분이 있다. 사람은 누구나 자신의 인덕을 과시하고 싶어하지만 그보다 더 중요한 것은 분별을 우선시 해야 한다는 것이다. 누구에게나 상냥하고, 누구에게나 친절한 것은 진실성이 결핍되어 보인다. 모든 사람을 무비판적으로 대하는 사람은 결코 인덕이 있는 사람으로 보이지 않는다. 그 어느때보다 중요하고 필요한 것은 분별이다. 올해 영어를 가르치는 학생들에게도 해 준 이야기이다. 그리고 이번 영어시간에는 제미나이가 써준 제인 오스틴의 <오만과 편견> 글을 통해 to부정사의 to와 전치사의 to를 구분하는 연습을 해보았다.

1. Text: A Tale of Manners and Misunderstandings

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice remains a timeless classic that encourages readers to explore the rigid social structures of the Regency era. Elizabeth Bennet, the witty protagonist, struggles to navigate her mother’s desperate attempts to marry off five daughters. While Mrs. Bennet is fully committed to securing wealthy husbands for her girls, Elizabeth is more dedicated to finding a partner who respects her intellect. Mr. Darcy, at first, seems entirely accustomed to looking down upon those from lower social circles, which leads Elizabeth to form an immediate dislike based on his perceived arrogance.

As the story progresses, both Elizabeth and Darcy find it necessary to re-examine their initial impressions of one another. Darcy proves his true love by being committed to protecting the Bennet family’s reputation from a scandalous ruin caused by Mr. Wickham. This selfless act becomes the key to unlocking Elizabeth’s heart, as she finally begins to acknowledge his genuine kindness and integrity. Ultimately, the couple overcomes their respective flaws, proving that love can bridge any social gap and lead to a life of mutual respect and happiness.

2. Worksheet

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Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice remains a timeless classic that encourages readers (1) to (explore/ exploring) the rigid social structures of the Regency era. Elizabeth Bennet, the witty protagonist, struggles (2) to (navigate/ navigating)her mother’s desperate attempts to marry off five daughters. While Mrs. Bennet is fully committed [3] to (secure/securing) wealthy husbands for her girls, Elizabeth is more dedicated [4] to (find/finding) a partner who respects her intellect. Mr. Darcy, at first, seems entirely accustomed [5] to (look/looking) down upon those from lower social circles, which leads Elizabeth (6) to (form/forming) an immediate dislike based on his perceived arrogance.

As the story progresses, both Elizabeth and Darcy find it necessary (7) to (re-examine/re-examining) their initial impressions of one another. Darcy proves his true love by being committed [8] to (protect/protecting) the Bennet family’s reputation from a scandalous ruin caused by Mr. Wickham. This selfless act becomes the key [9] to (unlock/unlocking) Elizabeth’s heart, as she finally begins (10) to (acknowledge/acknowledging) his genuine kindness and integrity. Ultimately, the couple overcomes their respective flaws, proving that love can bridge any social gap and lead to a life of mutual respect and happiness.

to부정사(to+동사원형)는 문장에서 주어, 목적어, 보어 자리에 있어야 하는 명사적 용법과, 명사를 수식하는 형용사적 용법, 그 외 목적, 원인, 판단, 조건 등 부사적 용법으로 구분된다. 다음의 to+동명사 구문은 to부정사가 아니니 그 차이점을 꼭 이해하자.

*전치사 to + 동명사 (to + V-ing)

- committed to securing: ~하는 것에 헌신적인- dedicated to finding: ~하는 것에 전념하는

- accustomed to looking: ~하는 것에 익숙한

- committed to protecting: ~하는 것에 헌신적인
- key to unlocking: ~를 여는 열쇠 (비유적 표현)