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Outline: Exploring the artistic portrayal through dialogue to depict characters' personalities in the excerpt from Thuý Kiều: Chronicle of Gratitude and Resentment
1. Introduction
- Introduction to the author and the literary work
- Explore the significance of the excerpt and the personalities of the characters in the selected passage from Kiều: Chronicle of Gratitude and Resentment.
2. Body
* Placement of the excerpt in the literary work:
- Briefly summarize the preceding section of the literary work to highlight the context of the excerpt.
* Thúy Kiều's Personality through Dialogues:
- Dialogue with Thúc Sinh:
+ Thúc Sinh, the rescuer of Kiều, provides assistance in the initial days when she finds herself in the tower -> Thúy Kiều deeply appreciates Thúc Sinh's kindness.
+ Evoke memories of old places, tenderly inquiring about Thúc Sinh's well-being
+ Expressive and open-hearted words, creating a close connection -> Thúy Kiều holds a deep gratitude towards Thúc Sinh's kindness, describing it as 'golden silk'...
-> Towards Thúc Sinh, Kiều expresses gratitude but also places blame on him. Soft-spoken words -> portraying a caring and gentle nature in inquiry -> Kiều remains a kind-hearted young woman.
+ Mentioning Hoạn Thư, Kiều's voice becomes more eloquent and sophisticated.
+ Cautioning Thúc Sinh about seeking revenge on Hoạn Thư for past wrongs, 'Your husband's vengeance will match the crime'
-> Thúy Kiều emerges as a woman of wit and intelligence.
- Dialogue with Hoạn Thư:
+ Accusing Hoạn Thư with sarcastic and mocking words
+ Warning Hoạn Thư about the consequences of her actions, predicting retribution
-> Thúy Kiều emerges as a woman of authority, wit, and readiness to seek revenge on those who have caused her suffering.
-> In summary, through two dialogues, Kiều emerges as a woman both gentle and compassionate towards her benefactor Thúc Sinh and authoritative and astute towards the one who caused her pain - Hoạn Thư.
* Personality of Hoạn Thư:
- Honestly addressing one's past actions towards Thúy Kiều, admitting faults but attributing it to a bit of 'ordinary jealousy in love.'
- Recalling the sentiments shared with Kiều during her time at the Hoạn residence, 'Considering for... not following.'
- Praising Kiều, referring to her as a 'measure of virtue,' hoping Kiều will reflect on righteousness.
-> Hoạn Thư portrays herself as a clever, crafty, intelligent individual, facing danger without losing composure.
* General Conclusion:
- With just a few succinct sentences, Nguyễn Du has erected the characters' personalities effectively.
- He has remarkably succeeded in the art of language description to portray the characters' traits.
3. Conclusion
- Affirm the issue once more
- Nguyễn Du rightfully deserves the title of the most outstanding poet in Vietnamese literary history.
View sample: Exploring the art of character portrayal through dialogue in the excerpt from Thuý Kiều: Chronicle of Gratitude and Resentment
