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Sample essay: Analyze the captivating elements that make the story in The Trial of Tản Viên compelling
2. Sample paragraph analyzing a factor contributing to the allure of the story in The Trial of Tản Viên number 2
One distinctive factor contributing to the allure of the collection of stories 'Legendary Chronicles in general' and the story 'The Trial of Tản Viên' in particular is the element of fantasy. In the work, alongside some fantastical details such as the conversation between Tử Văn and the hat-wearing celestial being and the Earth God, the people in East Gate saw in the mist the horse-drawn carriage of the Judge. Meanwhile, Nguyễn Dữ introduced a fantastical detail: the realm of the afterlife. Nguyễn Dữ opened before the reader's eyes the spiritual world with the appearance of two demon messengers, the demon Xoa with green eyes and red hair, Yama, and the Judges. This fantastical detail plays a role in indirectly recreating the reality of contemporary society, criticizing the officials, assisting in promoting evil deeds, stirring up the lives of the people, and harming the virtuous. At the same time, it praises the cunning and bravery of the character Tử Văn, expressing the people's trust in someone with virtue and talent.
3. Sample paragraph analyzing a factor contributing to the allure of the story in The Trial of Tản Viên number 3
