1. Literary value: The Summer Finale is one of the short stories of Russian writer Tolstoy, and he is one of the important writers in the history of world literature. This novel is widely praised for its exquisite narrative skills and profound theme. It can help students learn and appreciate the writing style and artistic characteristics of literary works.
2. Humanistic care: The novel depicts the social conflict and personal love tragedy between the aristocratic class and the peasants at the bottom. It involves universal humanistic care such as social inequality, human confusion and moral choice. By reading and discussing this story, students can better understand human emotions and behaviors, and cultivate empathy and moral awareness.
3. Cultural inheritance: The Summer Finale is one of the classics of Russian literature and has representative cultural value. Incorporating it into textbooks can help students understand and appreciate the unique charm of Russian literature and further expand their cultural horizons.
The above is one of the possible reasons, and the specific reasons behind it may also depend on the goals and considerations of the textbook writers. In addition, the selection of teaching materials is usually carried out in accordance with the guidelines and curriculum requirements of education departments or educational institutions, so factors such as education system and social background need to be considered.