Analyzing the ferocity of the Da River at its upstream in 'The Boatman of the Da River' by Nguyen Tuan

Prompt: Analyze the ferocity of the Da River at its upstream in 'The Boatman of the Da River'

Analyzing the ferocity of the Da River at its upstream in 'The Boatman of the Da River'

I. Outline Analyzing the ferocity of the Da River at its upstream in 'The Boatman of the Da River' (Standard)

1. Introduction

Introducing the author Nguyen Tuan, the work 'The Boatman of the Da River,' issue: the ferocity of the Da River at its upstream.

2. Body

a. General overview of the work, the portrayal of the Da River:

- The essay 'The Boatman of the Da River' was written in 1960 during Nguyen Tuan's actual trip to the Northwest.
- The Da River is depicted in the essay with two characteristic traits: Sentimental and poetic, as well as fierce and intense.

b. The ferocity of the Da River:

- The rock face stands tall, gripping the heart of the Da River like a vise, devoid of sunlight, lacking any warmth.
- At the Hát Loóng rapids: 'Water clashes against rocks, rocks clash against waves, waves clash against wind' menacingly, as if wanting to devour any weak-handed boatman alive.

c. General evaluation of the content and artistic aspects:

- Content: praises the natural beauty of the country, the optimistic spirit, and the human resilience against nature in the Northwest.
- Artistry: Nguyen Tuan's audacious literary style, employing terminology from various fields, vivid descriptive language

3. Conclusion

General perception of the portrayal of the Da River, reaffirming the value of the work.

II. Sample essay Analyzing the ferocity of the Da River at its upstream in 'The Boatman of the Da River' (Standard)

'The Boatman of the Da River' - a masterpiece by Nguyen Tuan depicting the Da River and the humble laborers carrying within them 'golden qualities,' we recognize that Nguyen Tuan not only seeks to wander to alleviate the feeling of 'missing homeland' but also has a desire to harmonize with the country and life. With his love and talent, Nguyen Tuan not only discovers the ferocity of the river at its source but also highlights the intelligence and strength of the boatmen.

In his work, Nguyen Tuan frequently discusses the 'ferocity' at the upper reaches of the Da River full of floating rocks, submerged rocks, and fierce rapids. However, he still makes us realize one thing: within that ferocity lies the majestic beauty of the country's nature. The Da River is fierce and ferocious primarily in the scene where the two banks have towering cliffs, narrowing the river, shrinking the distance between the two banks, and at that point, the river is only exposed to the sun at noon, surely a place lacking light. Crossing that stretch in summer also feels cold, indicating the lack of warmth; the river there flows as if in a cave. The ferocity of the Da River is also evident at the Hát Loóng rapids 'Stretching for miles, water clashes against rocks, rocks clash against waves, waves clash against wind, the roaring stream of wind gnashing all year round.' The writer uses repetitive sentence structures to describe the scene of the rapids with the raging water crashing against the rocks incessantly day and night. The imagery of the 'water suction' accentuates the ferocity of the river, describing the danger of the Da River's suction both on the surface and in the depths. The surface suction of the Da River, the writer has used comparisons, likening the 'water suction' to a concrete well dropped into the river to prepare for bridge foundations and 'the water breathes and sounds like a choked drain.' With those comparison images, we imagine the surface suction to be very wide, the water flow and suction force are immense, any unwitting boat passing by, not knowing to swiftly pass, will be dragged down by the water suction and torn apart.