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Prompt: If I were the witness to the scene where Old Hac narrates the story of selling dogs to the teacher in Nam Cao's short story, I would capture the story in this manner.
If I were to witness the scene where Old Hac narrates the story of selling dogs to the teacher in Nam Cao's short story, my account of the story would be like this.
1. Sample Essay 1
In the essay below, a student has immersed into the role of an eyewitness, recounting the details of the event where Old Hac sold dogs to the teacher.
Student's Response:
This year, I am over seventy years old, yet every time my grandchild asks about the past when I witnessed the French invasion and the story of Old Hac in the literature textbook, I am overwhelmed with emotions recalling memories of the elderly neighbor. That character is Old Hac in Nam Cao's short story. The vivid memory of the time when he told the story of selling dogs to my teacher resurfaces.
Back then, I was just ten years old, and society was chaotic. One day there was a fight here, the next day the West came to investigate elsewhere. Teacher Thuy was teaching us second grade in the village school nearby, and he had to give us a break due to the unrest. I didn't know why; I just heard rumors that my teacher disliked the West and was annoyed by them peering into the school.
Every day, the teacher would visit Old Hac to converse with the old man. I lived nearby and often went back and forth with the teacher, helping the old man tidy up his house, or playing around with the dog named Gold. Unexpectedly, my teacher turned these true stories about Old Hac into a touching narrative. The moment when Old Hac recounted the story of selling dogs to my teacher is etched in my memory.
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2. Sample Essay 2
In the role of Old Hac's neighbor and witness to the entire dog-selling episode, the student recounted the emotional story of Old Hac.
Student's Response:
Today is a rather beautiful day, with the sun casting rays through the leaves. I was busy cooking, and my husband was engrossed in reading a book. Suddenly, from a distance, Old Hac, with a melancholic demeanor, slowly approached my house. I didn't know what his purpose was for coming over here, but curious, I stuck my head out to catch up on the news.
As he reached the door, the old man spoke to my husband, his hollow face bowing down:
- Vang has passed away, Teacher!
Ah, so the old man came here to talk about his beloved dog, the one he cherished like gold. Unable to escape surprise, my husband asked:
- Did you sell it?
- Yes, I sold it.
Speaking with a mournful tone, the old man tried to appear happy, but deep down, his heart ached to the extreme. He laughed, a strange and almost cat-like laughter. Tears began to well up in his eyes, tinged with red. My husband felt deeply sorry, poured a glass of wine for the old man, and then asked further:
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3. Sample Essay 3
Also in the role of a neighbor who came to ask the Teacher to write some land documents, this unwitting neighbor witnessed Old Hac's dog-selling story and recounted it.
Student's Response:
I woke up before the sun had even risen, a common habit for those in the farming profession. In the village of Vu Dai, everyone except Mr. Binh, the teacher, was engaged in farming. He was a knowledgeable man with a broad understanding, which is why I decided to visit his house to have some land documents written.
The village road was long and narrow. The wind rustled through the bamboo clusters, making them sway. Around Mr. Binh's house, the remnants of yellowed banana leaf canopies persisted after a terrible storm. As soon as he saw me, Mr. Binh greeted: 'Hello, neighbor.' I responded:
- Yes, hello! I came here today to ask if you could write some land documents for me!
- Well, come inside and have a seat, we'll discuss it over a cup of water!
Mr. Binh invited me to sit on the doorstep, and as we were discussing, suddenly a hurried voice approached:
Vang has passed away, Teacher!
Ah! So it was Old Hac, dressed in shabby clothes, his hair unkempt, looking quite humble. He's my neighbor. His wife passed away, and his son went to work on a rubber plantation, not sure when he'll be back.
Check the detailed sample essay HERE.
In addition to the role of witnessing and recounting Old Hac's story, students can explore: Transforming into An Duong Vuong recounting the tale of An Duong Vuong and Mi Chau, Trong Thuy, Retelling the story of the Mermaid while describing the appearance of the characters, Playing the role of Truong Sinh to retell the story of the Girl from Nam Xuong, Retelling the story of Tam Cam in the words of the character Tam, Narrating the story of Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh in their own words.
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