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Essay Prompt: Grade 9 Social Discourse Essay #5, topic #1: Uncle Ho is the great leader of the Vietnamese people, a national liberation hero, and a global cultural icon. Write an essay expressing your thoughts about him.
I. Outline
II. Sample Essay
Write an essay expressing your thoughts on Beloved Uncle Ho, the beloved figure of the Vietnamese people
I. Outline Express your thoughts on Beloved Uncle Ho
1. Introduction
Introduce Beloved Uncle Ho
In the realm of heroism, Bác Hồ emerges as a liberator and a revolutionary thinker:
He bravely traversed foreign lands to find the path to national liberation. Enduring countless hardships, he sought happiness and freedom for the people, yearning for a revolutionary path to rescue the nation from despair. His profound ideology resonated deeply with people worldwide and those in colonial territories.
Bác Hồ stands as the great leader of the Vietnamese nation:
In his role as a leader and the head of the Vietnamese state, President Hồ spared no moments for himself. His entire life was dedicated to love for the people and the revolution. A caring father figure with a simple and virtuous lifestyle, he was a shining example of self-education, creativity, and the principles of 'need - thrift - integrity - industriousness - selflessness - simplicity'. Despite being the President, he lived humbly in a modest stilt house, wearing faded khaki clothes, simple rubber sandals, and relishing plain meals.
Reflecting on Beloved Uncle Hồ
Nguyễn Trãi once penned profound verses that echoed in the Bình Ngô Grand Proclamation:
'... Strength varies at different times, yet in each era, heroes emerge'
Indeed, the nation experiences cycles of prosperity and decline. However, in each era, remarkable individuals, mighty heroes capable of shaping history, emerge. In revolutionary times, one such hero, whose name evokes admiration globally and stirs millions of Vietnamese hearts with gratitude, is President Hồ Chí Minh. He stands as a great leader of the Vietnamese people, a hero of national liberation, and a world-renowned cultural figure.
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A compassionate soul, caring and nurturing, Bác Hồ (Uncle Ho) dedicated his life to uplifting the well-being of people, from the youngest to the elderly, spanning from the mountainous regions to the plains, encompassing both soldiers and civilians. Countless nights were spent in deep contemplation, losing sleep over the fate of the nation. Even while ailing in bed, Bác Hồ's thoughts were unwaveringly with the people in the South, asking, 'How is the situation in the South these days?'. Throughout his leadership, he exemplified a brilliant spirit of self-learning, creativity, and a simple, noble lifestyle, embodying the principles of 'frugality, integrity, diligence, and selflessness.' Despite holding the position of the State President, he lived humbly in a simple stilt house, wearing faded khaki clothing, donning rubber sandals, and relishing in modest meals. This President didn't hesitate to work the fields, guiding fellow citizens in rice cultivation, showing no aversion to manual labor, be it fetching water, planting vegetables, or raising fish, truly embodying the life of a genuine farmer, joyfully engaging with the community...
More than just a national liberation hero, President Ho Chi Minh was a global cultural figure. Despite his claim, 'I am not fond of poetry,' his literary legacy holds immense value and significance for Vietnamese literature. At times, his writings served as sharp swords, cutting through the colonial regime: The verdict against the French colonial regime, Satires on Va-ren and Phan Bội Châu,...; sometimes, they resonated with romantic sentiments, encapsulating the soul of an artist and the indomitable spirit, such as in the poems from the Prison Diary, the scene of Pac Bo,...; and at other times, they were short, clear, and memorable, spreading revolutionary ideologies or extending New Year wishes to the people nationwide, encouraging the fighting spirit of our people... Regardless of the content, everything served the revolution, for the people. His literary viewpoints retain their value even today, earning our deep admiration and pride.
Though Bác Hồ has departed, his revolutionary ethics and the noble, modest lifestyle persist within the Vietnamese nation. President Ho Chi Minh rightfully stands as a great leader, a hero of national liberation, and a global cultural figure, garnering love, admiration, and pride from the entire world and our nation in particular.
