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Topic: Analyzing the significance of the ending in 'The Tale of Kieu's denunciation at Tan Vien' and the final commentary
Analyzing the significance of the ending in 'The Tale of Kieu's denunciation at Tan Vien' and the final commentary
Essay:
The story 'The Tale of Kieu's denunciation at Tan Vien' is one of the 20 stories in 'Strange Tales of a Dream Journey' by author Nguyen Du. The story praises the spirit of generosity, righteousness, and the courage to fight against evil, benefiting the people of Ngo Tu Van - a representative of Vietnamese intellectuals. In the conclusion of the story, the author affirmed the belief in justice and righteousness triumphing over evil. Especially, the final commentary of the story helps readers understand that a true hero must fight to the end against evil and wrongdoing, and only through courageous struggle can righteousness prevail.
Topic: Analyzing the significance of the ending in 'The Tale of Kieu's denunciation at Tan Vien' and the final commentary
The main character in the story is Ngo Tu Van, whom author Nguyen Du portrayed as a person with noble qualities: upright, generous, and resolute in fighting for the people. Alone, he burned down a temple and confronted the ghost of an enemy general, even willing to go to the underworld to meet King Yama to bravely plead his case. Tu Van knew right from wrong and believed in his righteousness. Therefore, even when threatened in the underworld, he did not fear, despair, or hesitate. After investigating all events on Earth, as Tu Van said, Yama ruled in his favor, proving an inevitable law: goodness will always triumph over evil. The ghost of the enemy general Thoi was justly punished, people's lives were peaceful and secure, and the land was returned to prosperity. Through justice and courageous struggle, Tu Van emerged victorious. Not only that, but Yama also generously rewarded him by saying 'from now on, half of the offerings of the people's ceremonies should be shared with Tu Van, and soldiers should escort Tu Van back.' Yama's reward is evidence of the righteousness of justice, and the representative of justice stood for the right and recognized the courageous actions of the hero. Additionally, Nguyen Du constructed the surreal detail of Tu Van being resurrected as a human, symbolizing the continuation of the existence of a nobleman with a noble spirit on Earth. The presence of Tu Van will serve as a protector of peace and justice for the people.
