Compose the lesson 'Afternoon at Thiên Trường Palace Looking Out'

Compose the lesson 'Afternoon at Thiên Trường Palace Looking Out' on page 75 of Vietnamese Literature Textbook 7

LESSON PREPARATION: Compose the lesson 'Afternoon at Thiên Trường Palace Looking Out, SAMPLE 1

Question 1 (page 76 of Literature Textbook 7, Volume 1):
The poem Afternoon at Thiên Trường Palace Looking Out resembles the poem Southern Rivers, Mountains, and Waters as they both follow the pattern of seven-word verses with four lines, and the rhyme scheme follows the law of seven-syllable lines.
Some characteristics of this poetic form and its representation in this poem are as follows:
+ Consists of four verses, each with seven words
+ Rhyme is at the end of lines 2 and 4 (biên, điền)

Question 2 (page 77 of Literature Textbook 7, Volume 1):
The phrase “half as if half not” (half real, half illusory) means the scenery is blurry, half there and half not, a mixture of reality and illusion. The scene evoked is: the village is hazy, obscured by mist. The real and unreal create a dreamy atmosphere.

Question 3 (page 77 of Literature Textbook 7, Volume 1):
In the poem, the landscape is described at dusk, including details such as:
+ Light, colors dimly like covered in smoke (Before the village after the hamlet is like smoky haze/ The afternoon shadow is obscure...).
+ Sound: the sound of a flute leading the buffalo home.
+ Landscape: herds of buffalo walking, pairs of white storks flying down to the field (In the field, the flute sound echoes as the buffalo return/ White storks in pairs swoop down to the field).

Question 4 (page 77 of Literature Textbook 7, Volume 1):
The scene of standing at Thiên Trường Palace in the evening portrays a simple yet profoundly rural scene, rich in the essence of the countryside's soul.
The author's mood is extremely ecstatic before the beauty of the rustic countryside and deeply loves the simple beauty.

Question 5 (page 77 of Literature Textbook 7, Volume 1):
After understanding the poem, one recalls the author, a king, with great surprise. Despite holding the highest position, his soul is still deeply connected to the rural countryside. Indeed, a noble soul!
Through this, one can see that the Trần Dynasty era was a prosperous time when people lived in peace, warmth, and abundance. It was an era with military leaders who loved the people and the country, tirelessly working day and night to build a peaceful and prosperous life.

EXERCISE
Sample passage:
The sun is gradually setting behind the mountain, the afternoon sun slowly fading away. The gentle breeze replaces the scorching heat. Far away, herds of buffalo leisurely return to their pens, with boys playing flutes on their backs. The flute's melodious sound resonates in the tranquil atmosphere of the twilight. The village scene is so peaceful and picturesque!

LESSON PREPARATION: Compose the lesson 'Afternoon at Thiên Trường Palace Looking Out, SAMPLE 2

Question 1 (page 76 of Literature Textbook 7, Volume 1):
About the poetic form: Seven-word quatrains, similar to the poem Southern Rivers, Mountains, and Waters (4 verses, each with 7 syllables, rhyme scheme in lines 1-2-4).

Question 2 (page 77 of Literature Textbook 7, Volume 1):
The phrase “half as if half not” (half real, half illusory) means the scenery is blurry, half there and half not, a mixture of reality and illusion. The scene evoked is: the village is hazy, obscured by mist. The real and unreal create a dreamy atmosphere.

Question 3 (page 77 of Literature Textbook 7, Volume 1):
The landscape is described during dusk, with the sun already set but still visible, accompanied by the sound of a flute, and the sight of white storks landing in the field. The village is now blurry in the mist.

Question 4 (page 77 of Literature Textbook 7, Volume 1):
- Impressions of the scene: peaceful and poetic - the village, the countryside, both illusory and real, the echoing flute sound, the white storks, the late afternoon.
- The author's mood: immersed in the scene, observing, and appreciating nature.

Question 5* (page 77 of Literature Textbook 7, Volume 1):
All scenes described are authentic and rustic. A king with the soul of a poet, close to the people, loving the people, deeply attached to the simple rural life.
The Trần Dynasty era in our history was a time of prosperity and glory, with three victories against the powerful enemy forces of the time - the Mongols and the Yuan Dynasty, and it was loved and supported by the people.

EXERCISE
Sample passage:
The long, narrow road in the distance is disappearing into darkness, where herds of buffalo and boys playing flutes are disappearing. The flute's music echoes across the fields. The lush green fields, now golden in the fading sunlight, are dotted with white storks, gracefully flying over the young rice plants and rocks. The scenery is enchanting and dreamlike.