Compose 'Việt Bắc - Part 2: The Work'

Compose 'Việt Bắc (continued), concise 1

Question 1 (Page 114 of 12th-grade Literature Textbook)
- Context of composing the poem:
+ Written in October 1954, following the victory at Dien Bien Phu
+ Inspired by the warm reception of the people of North Vietnam for the returning soldiers
+ Tố Hữu captured these emotions in the poem Việt Bắc
- Emotional tone of the character in the poem:
+ Emotions expressed through dialogues
+ Nostalgia, affection between those departing and those staying. A nostalgic atmosphere filled with memories, hopes, and trust
+ Dialogue style: a familiar structure in folk poems, using self-referencing to convey emotional responses

Question 2 (Page 114 of 12th-grade Literature Textbook)
Through the flashback, the beauty of Việt Bắc emerges vividly and poetically:
- Beauty extends through different times and spaces: morning dew, afternoon sun, midnight moon
+ The four-season picture of Việt Bắc: (spring: white flowers blooming in the forest/ winter: vibrant red banana flowers/ summer: cicadas singing in the bamboo forest/ autumn: moon calling for peace)
- Nature becomes beautiful and harmonious with human connection:
+ Nature has its own harshness in the Northwest mountains and forests
+ Unforgettable moments: kitchen smoke, mountain mist, the feeling of the Muong village floating in the mist
+ Sounds of peaceful, serene life
-> Việt Bắc's nature is the fusion of four seasons harmonizing with the atmosphere of resistance, hardship, but also optimism and heroism
+ Cozy village scenes
+ Scenes of combat areas
+ Romantic and affectionate scenes

b, Memories of the people of Việt Bắc
- In the flashbacks, the poet remembers the people of Việt Bắc against the backdrop of the mountains and forests
+ Remembers the people of Northwest associated with characteristic activities: a young girl harvesting bamboo shoots, someone weaving a hat, someone going to the forest, remembering the loyal and melodious singing
+ Life in resistance is difficult but involves sharing and empathy:

They share the roots of cassava
Divide a bowl of gruel, half a blanket shared together

-> The author recalls the profound gratitude, the days when the people of Northwest protected and supported, even in the face of hardship and adversity

Question 3 (Page 114 of 12th-grade Literature Textbook)
The landscape of Việt Bắc during the war and its role in the revolution and resistance vividly depicted with the influence of an epic
+ The whole nation united against the enemy: a shared meal, heavy burdens of grudges
+ Despite hardships and difficulties, there is still optimism and vitality: life's challenges resonate in the mountains and passes
- The atmosphere preparing for urgent campaigns, lively, demonstrating comprehensive strength
Victory affirms the strength and resilient determination of the nation.
- Emphasizing the role and importance of Việt Bắc in the revolution and resistance: Việt Bắc is the homeland of the revolution, the brain of the resistance, where the trust and hope of the Vietnamese people reside

Question 4 (Page 114 of 12th-grade Literature Textbook)
The poem's deeply nationalistic artistry
- Utilizing the six-eight poetry form, a folk poetic form, gentle, profound, easily touching the heart
- Endearing and close images to people's lives: looking at trees remembering mountains, looking at rivers remembering the source, remembering mothers with sunburnt backs
- Ethnic language: epitomized by the self-referential pronoun 'mình - ta' creatively used in poetry
- Rhythm, ethnic melody: sometimes gentle and dreamy, sometimes deep and affectionate, sometimes strong and majestic

Practice

Exercise 1 (Page 114 of 12th-grade Literature Textbook)
The familiar self-referential pronoun pair 'mình - ta' from folk poems is seamlessly incorporated into the poem, exuding natural warmth
- The author skillfully employs the emotional charm of folk poems and folk songs in the 'mình - ta' pronoun pair
+ In some cases: 'mình' refers to the officials, 'ta' refers to the people of Việt Bắc ('Mình về mình có nhớ ta/ Fifteen years devoted passionately')
+ 'Mình' denotes the people of Việt Bắc, 'ta' denotes the officials ('Ta về mình có nhớ ta/ Ta về ta nhớ những hoa cùng người')
+ 'Mình' encompasses both officials and the people of Việt Bắc ('The third 'mình' in the sentence, 'mình đi mình lại nhớ mình')
- Meaning of the 'mình - ta' pronoun pair:
+ Infuses the poem with the essence of folk poetry, a deep national character, and a sincere, profound emotional tone
+ Contributes to the close-knit bond between those staying and those leaving, between officials and the people in the resistance area

Exercise 2 (Page 114 of 12th-grade Literature Textbook)
Analysis of the passage on the beauty of the scenery and the people of Việt Bắc:
- The poetic lines resemble a love song, earnestly expressing love for Việt Bắc, the revolutionary homeland during the resistance

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Compose 'Việt Bắc (continued), concise 2

Question 1.
In October 1954, soldiers returning from the battlefields to the capital after the victory at Dien Bien Phu witnessed the deep affection and love of the people of Việt Bắc for the soldiers. Tố Hữu composed the poem Việt Bắc with feelings of nostalgia, touching the hearts of those leaving and those staying. The atmosphere is filled with the warmth of reminiscence, nostalgia, hopes, and trust.

Question 2.
- The landscape of Việt Bắc holds diverse and impressive beauty, making those who come and go remember it 'like remembering a loved one.'
- The most beautiful and memorable aspect of the people of Việt Bắc is their morality and affection. In times of scarcity, 'a meal with a bit of salt' is 'bitter, sweet, and rustic,' shared and carried together.
- Việt Bắc is the source of morality and victory.

Question 3. The grandeur of Việt Bắc in combat and its role in the revolution and resistance vividly portrayed with the influence of epic poetry.
- The entire nation embodies intense hatred for the colonial oppressors:
- 'A shared meal, heavy burdens of grudges.'
- Despite scarcity and hardship, there is still optimism:
- 'Life's challenges resonate in the mountains and passes.'
- The atmosphere preparing for urgent campaigns, lively, demonstrating the combined strength of the military and the people. The resounding victory 'across a hundred regions' affirms the strength and resilient determination of the nation.
- The role of Việt Bắc in the revolution and resistance: Việt Bắc is the revolutionary homeland, the brain of the resistance, where the trust and hope of the Vietnamese people, especially in places still 'shrouded in enemy shadows,' reside.

Question 4. The profound national character of the poem's artistry (from this excerpt).
Expressed through the following aspects:
- Folk poetry form: Tố Hữu adeptly employs the lục bát form with fluidity, grace, and innovation.
- National imagery: Looking at trees, remembering mountains; Looking at rivers, remembering the source; Remembering a sunburned mother...
- Folk demonstration style: As many water sources as the depth of loyalty; I return, I remember us...
- Folk language: Exemplified by the 'ta - mình' pronoun pair, used creatively in the poem.
- Rhythms and melodies of the nation: Gentle and dreamy, tender and affectionate; Strong and majestic.

Practice
Question 1. The artistic talent of Tố Hữu in using the 'ta - mình' pronoun pair in the poem Việt Bắc.
How the 'ta - mình' pronoun pair is used:
- In the Việt Bắc poem excerpt, the word 'mình' is used to refer to the speaker, both in the first and second persons. The word 'ta' is in the first person, indicating the speaker, but sometimes 'ta' refers to 'us.'
- This pronoun pair is used creatively and flexibly:
+ In some cases: 'mình' refers to officials, 'ta' refers to the people of Việt Bắc ('I return, I remember us / Fifteen years devoted passionately').
+ In some cases: 'mình' denotes the people of Việt Bắc, 'ta' denotes officials ('We return, I remember us / We return, we remember flowers with people').
+ In some cases: 'mình' encompasses both officials and the people of Việt Bắc (as in the third 'mình' in the sentence, 'I go, I remember myself').
The significance of using the 'ta - mình' pronoun pair:
- Infuses the poem with a folk flavor, a deep national character, and a sweet, profound emotional tone.
- Contributes to a close, intimate, natural bond between those leaving and those staying, between officials and the people of Việt Bắc.

Question 2. Analyze a passage about the beauty of the scenery and people of Việt Bắc.
'We return, I remember us / .... Remember whose melodious, loyal singing.'

Detailed outline:

1. Introduction
– Việt Bắc, a heartfelt ballad, intoxicates with profound reflections on life's principles and the revolutionary people's great love.
– The yearning for the landscapes and people of the homeland, Việt Bắc, prominently surfaces in the poem, masterfully depicted in the following lines.

2. Body
– The first two lines introduce the section's theme and serve as a link between the poem's parts. The departing person explicitly states:
We return, we remember flowers with people.
In the nostalgia of the departing person, the scenery and people of Việt Bắc blend harmoniously into a unified whole.
– The next eight lines showcase the poet's classical-level portrayal of Việt Bắc through the themes of Spring – Summer – Autumn – Winter. The poet's brushstrokes achieve classical mastery: hexameter for landscapes and octameter for 'painting' people.
– The first painting depicts the winter scene. The vibrant red of banana flowers revives the subdued green of the ancient forest. The contrast of these two colors is remarkably poignant.
The image of a person with a knife at the waist walking on a high pass adds a vivid touch.
– The second painting illustrates the spring scene in white hues. As spring arrives, the dreamy forest of flowers blossoms. Its pure white overwhelms the viewer. The harmony of the two words 'white forest' vividly expresses the vitality in the mountainous landscape, creating a dizzying sensation in the viewer.
The girl weaving a hat has a graceful pose, harmonizing well with the surroundings. The term 'chuốt' (weaving) conveys both the action and tenderness.
– The third painting portrays the summer with a dominant yellow palette. This is the 'color' of cicadas blending with the yellow of the bamboo forest, replacing leaves. The skilled expression of the bamboo forest gives the impression that the sound of cicadas has awakened the yellow color of the bamboo forest, and vice versa, turning the yellow color into the sound of cicadas.
The image of the 'girl picking bamboo shoots alone' balances the stimulating depiction above. It has the power to evoke sweet emotions.
– The fourth painting depicts the autumn scene with a cool, gentle moonlight. Against this backdrop, the 'song of loyal love' is heard, warming the heart. It is the song of the past or the song of the present echoing in the heart of someone about to leave Việt Bắc?

3. Conclusion
This beautifully eloquent passage was crafted with a masterful pen. Reading it leaves a deep impression of devotion to the 'revolutionary homeland that built the republic.'
 

Lesson Plan for Việt Bắc (continued), brief 3

Question 1. Describe the creative context of the poem. Analyze the emotional nuances, and the sincere interaction of the passionate character in the excerpt.

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