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Prompt: Write a passage expressing the author's emotions when standing before Uncle Ho's mausoleum - the first stanza of the poem.
1. Overview
2. Sample Passage 1
3. Sample Passage 2
4. Sample Passage 3
Compose a passage reflecting on the author's emotions when standing before Uncle Ho's mausoleum - the first stanza of poetry.
I. Outline of the Passage Reflecting on the Author's Emotions When Standing Before Uncle Ho's Mausoleum - First Stanza (Standard)
1. Introduction
Introduction to the poem Mourning the Mausoleum and the essence of the third stanza: the author's emotions when standing before Uncle Ho's mausoleum.
2. Body Paragraph
- A humble, sincere announcement 'From the South I come to visit Uncle Ho's mausoleum'.
- The address of 'con' (child) to 'bác' (Uncle) evokes both intimacy and reverence, portraying the deep respect of a Southern child for Uncle Ho.
- The imagery of 'bamboo rows' holds rich symbolic meaning:
+ Literal depiction: lush green bamboo planted on both sides of Uncle Ho's mausoleum.
+ Symbolically, 'the green bamboo rows of Vietnam' evoke thoughts of the Vietnamese people and nation.
→ Despite facing all hardships, storms, and rains, the Vietnamese people remain resilient, unyielding, standing tall.
3. Conclusion
Affirming the value of the poetic stanza.
II. Exemplary Essay Passage Reflecting on the Author's Emotions When Standing Before Uncle Ho's Mausoleum - First Stanza
1. Reflective Passage on the Author's Emotions When Standing Before Uncle Ho's Mausoleum - First Stanza, Sample 1 (Standard)
The poem 'Mourning the Mausoleum' was penned in April 1976 when the poet first visited Uncle Ho's mausoleum. Right from the outset, Viên Phương introduces this significant event: 'From the South I come to visit Uncle Ho's mausoleum.' The use of 'con' (child) addressing 'bác' (Uncle) evokes a sense of closeness and familiarity, akin to beloved family members. 'Visit' is a euphemistic way to mitigate the pain and loss inherent in the heart-wrenching reality. In the poet's vision, the image of 'bamboo rows spread out' flanking the mausoleum unfolds. Bamboo, a familiar plant across all regions of Vietnam, symbolizes the resilience, strength, and enduring vitality of the Vietnamese nation, steadfast amidst 'storms and torrential rains,' still 'standing tall.' The imagery of 'bamboo rows,' coupled with the descriptive terms 'spread out,' 'green,' not only evoke the freshness of the bamboo surrounding the mausoleum but also conjure the image of Vietnamese people standing by Uncle Ho's mausoleum every day. The exclamation 'oh' placed at the beginning of the sentence reveals the poet's intense emotion upon seeing the mausoleum and the image of the bamboo rows. The opening stanza vividly portrays the author's emotions when standing before Uncle Ho's mausoleum, embodying the profound, choked-up feelings of a Southern child on their first visit to the mausoleum.
2. Reflective Passage on the Author's Emotions When Standing Before Uncle Ho's Mausoleum - First Stanza, Sample 2 (Standard)
Mourning the Mausoleum is one of Viên Phương's finest poems. Composed in 1976, upon the inauguration of Uncle Ho's mausoleum, the poet was among the first from the South to visit. In the opening stanza, Viên Phương couldn't conceal his emotion upon setting foot at the mausoleum, soon to reunite with Uncle Ho after days of separation. 'From the South I come to visit Uncle Ho's mausoleum,' a verse akin to a simple yet heartfelt announcement brimming with affectionate emotions. The term 'con' (child) resonates with both intimacy and the choked-up feelings of a Vietnamese child. Here, Viên Phương uses the word 'visit' instead of 'pay respects,' subtly softening the grief and loss. Standing before the mausoleum, the first image the poet sees is the spread-out bamboo rows. This bamboo imagery primarily serves a literal purpose, depicting lush green bamboo planted on both sides of Uncle Ho's mausoleum. Symbolically, 'the green bamboo rows of Vietnam' evoke thoughts of the Vietnamese people and nation, resilient and unwavering amidst 'storms and torrential rains,' still 'standing tall.' The green bamboo rows also resemble Vietnamese people standing guard around the mausoleum to protect Uncle Ho's peaceful slumber. The exclamation 'oh' vividly expresses the author's emotion upon encountering these beloved, intimate images at Uncle Ho's mausoleum.
3. Reflective Passage on the Author's Emotions When Standing Before Uncle Ho's Mausoleum - First Stanza, Sample 3 (Standard)
Arriving at Uncle Ho's mausoleum, beholding the surrounding scenery, author Viên Phương couldn't hide his profound, choked-up emotions. The first verse, 'From the South I come to visit Uncle Ho's mausoleum,' resembles a simple announcement laden with profound affection. The use of 'con' (child) addressing 'Bác' (Uncle) evokes both intimacy and reflects the heartfelt reverence of a Southern child towards Uncle Ho. The choice of the term 'visit' is delicate; the poet avoids using 'pay respects' as it would evoke immense grief and loss. The poet 'visits' the mausoleum like a child returning home after a long separation. The imagery of 'bamboo rows' not only reflects what the author witnessed upon arriving at Uncle Ho's mausoleum but also carries symbolic significance. 'Green bamboo rows' symbolize the resilient, strong, enduring spirit of Vietnam, its people robust, enduring, and rich in camaraderie. Despite the tumultuous events in history, 'storms and torrential rains,' the Vietnamese people remain steadfast, united, 'standing tall.' The image of bamboo rows evokes strong emotions, particularly when they appear around the mausoleum, resembling Vietnamese people tirelessly guarding and protecting Uncle Ho's peaceful sleep.
