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Compose an essay on the poem 'Mountain Road' by Nguyễn Đình Thi, Vũ Quần Phương, 7th-grade Literature - Connecting knowledge with life
Compose literature essay for 7th grade, unit 4: Reading the shortest poem 'Mountain Road'
After Reading
1. Express your overall impressions of the poem 'Mountain Road' before and after reading Vũ Quần Phương's article.
- Before reading Vũ Quần Phương's article:
Before reading Vũ Quần Phương's article, I perceived Nguyễn Đình Thi's poem 'Mountain Road' as vividly portraying the natural scenery and human life: the beautiful and vibrant natural landscape with sounds, colors, and the presence of people. The poem depicts a picturesque view of nature and the peaceful, beautiful life of the people in the mountains. Simultaneously, the work reveals Nguyễn Đình Thi's deep love for the homeland and the country.
- After reading Vũ Quần Phương's article:
After reading Vũ Quần Phương's article, I have profound insights into the talent and sophistication of poet Nguyễn Đình Thi through the choice of language, imagery, creative melody, and the interconnectedness in the multi-dimensional painting.
2. How does the poetry review impress you? Which sentence or idea in it makes you think more deeply about the poem you've read?
* The poetry review leaves deep impressions on me regarding:
- Empathy between the poetry critic and poet Nguyễn Đình Thi:
+ 'The poem acts like a punctuating brushstroke, delicately preserving both line and color, vividly expressing the writer's deep love for the land and the enchantment of the village.'
+ 'Nguyễn Đình Thi's talent in this poem lies in creating an affectionate, trembling atmosphere that envelops the landscape.'
- How the critic comments on the poem's melody: 'The melody of the verses is an internal melody, unaffected by rhyme. Where the emotions settle, the verse melody also settles, playing freely, melodious, and light. The length of the verses, be it five or six words, is not dictated by the prescribed rhyme of the genre but rather by the author's emotions.'
* The sentence, idea that makes me contemplate more about the reading is: 'The melody of the verses is an internal melody, unaffected by rhyme. Where the emotions settle, the verse melody also settles, playing freely, melodious, and light. The length of the verses, be it five or six words, is not dictated by the prescribed rhyme of the genre but rather by the author's emotions.'
=> Thanks to the critique by Vũ Quần Phương, we perceive the melody of the poem, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the author's emotions transformed through the poetic form.
Compose an essay on the poem 'Mountain Road' by Nguyễn Đình Thi, Vũ Quần Phương, concise version, 7th-grade Literature, Connecting knowledge with life
3. How did the poetry critic express empathy with the poem? In your opinion, what significance does this empathy hold?
* The poetry critic expressed their empathy with the poem:
- Perceived and understood the author's emotional resonances with nature and humanity: 'The poem acts like a punctuating brushstroke, delicately preserving both line and color, vividly expressing the writer's deep love for the land and the enchantment of the village', 'The author doesn't speak in words, but the scenery echoes in his eyes', 'Suddenly the landscape carries the taste of the author's soul'.
- Discovered the uniqueness of the poem's melody: 'The melody of the verses is an internal melody, unaffected by rhyme'.
- Noted the speed of scene transitions and the flow of emotions in the poem:
+ 'The scene transitions happen very swiftly'
+ 'The essence of the poem extends beyond the lines of text'
+ 'It is the deeply enamored love for the mountains, forests, villages, and the homeland'
+ 'It is a gaze that illuminates, causing everything to tremble and resonate, fluttering, dancing, and singing everywhere'.
* The significance of this empathy is:
- Demonstrates the talent and refined perception of the critic in interpreting poetry.
- Expresses Vũ Quần Phương's intense and passionate love for nature and the country. Only through this can the poetry critic experience profound emotions and articulate eloquent praises.
4. In your opinion, why does Vũ Quần Phương assert: 'Nguyễn Đình Thi's talent in this poem lies in creating an affectionate, trembling atmosphere that envelops the landscape. Suddenly the landscape carries the taste of the author's soul.'?
Vũ Quần Phương asserts, 'Nguyễn Đình Thi's talent in this poem lies in creating an affectionate, pure, and tremulous atmosphere that envelops the landscape,' because of the poet's enraptured emotions and unique perspective that blanket the scenery:
+ The poet's profound love is a 'deeply enamored love for the mountains, forests, villages, and the homeland.'
+ The poet's unique perspective is a 'gaze that illuminates, causing everything to tremble and resonate, fluttering, dancing, and singing everywhere.'
=> Behind every scene is the poet Nguyễn Đình Thi's emotions and perceptions of nature, the fervent love for the homeland and the country.
5. If given the opportunity to supplement Vũ Quần Phương's article, what would you add?
If allowed to supplement Vũ Quần Phương's article, I would add:
- Identify and further analyze the artistic space and time in the poem.
- Discuss the techniques and effects of the personification 'The Cham robe fluttering', and 'The bamboo edge echoing flames.'
- The effects of using figurative language such as 'spellbinding', 'murmuring', 'trembling', 'resounding', 'rustling'.
Through the poetic critiques of Vũ Quần Phương, we perceive the genius and subtlety in Nguyễn Đình Thi's utilization of imagery, language,... Reading a literary work involves not only grasping the content and theme but also appreciating the artistic form. Pay attention to this aspect and apply it to understanding other works.
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