In this excerpt, I'll share my thoughts on the character Lục Vân Tiên as he rescues Kiều Nguyệt Nga.

Prompt: My Thoughts on the Character Lục Vân Tiên in the excerpt where he rescues Kiều Nguyệt Nga.

Sample essay: My Reflections on the Character Lục Vân Tiên in the excerpt where he rescues Kiều Nguyệt Nga

I. Outline of My Thoughts on the Character Lục Vân Tiên in the excerpt where he rescues Kiều Nguyệt Nga (Standard):

1. Introduction

 Introduction of the author and the work: 

+ Nguyen Dinh Chieu and the work Lục Vân Tiên saving Kiều Nguyệt Nga, often likened to The Tale of Kieu from the Southern Region.

+ The portrayal of the character Lục Vân Tiên emerges with admirable qualities: courage, a willingness to sacrifice for justice, and exceptional talent, exuding charisma beyond the ordinary.

2. Body

- The character image of Lục Vân Tiên continues to be crafted as a heroic figure of righteousness.

he leaps into action. Witnessing a gang of bullies mistreating the weak along the road, Vân Tiên intervenes without hesitation to lend a helping hand:

“Vân Tiên halts by the roadside,
Breaks a branch to make a cudgel, charges into the village”

+ Lục Vân Tiên is a courageous and righteous individual, embodying the archetype of a hero from the Southern peasant community.

→ Through this, the author portrays a longing for justice, freedom, where goodness always prevails.

- The author vividly portrays Lục Vân Tiên's actions to illustrate the character with strength and exquisite martial arts prowess.

Vân Tiên moves with unprecedented agility,
Similar to Triệu Tử breaking through the Yangtze River.
Loudly shattering in all directions,
All tossing swords and spears, seeking escape immediately.
Phong Lai couldn't react in time,
Falling victim to Tiên's swift staff, his body vanishing.

- Beyond martial arts and determination, Lục Vân Tiên also exhibits refinement and compassion.

After driving away the gang of thugs, Lục Vân Tiên doesn't forget to inquire:

Having dispersed the swarm of ants like bees,
He inquires: “Who is the owner of this carriage?”

+ Behind the seemingly stout appearance and forceful actions lies a generous heart, caring for others and adhering to principles wholeheartedly.

+ After driving away the gang of thugs, Lục Vân Tiên not only leaves but also stays behind to inquire about Kiều Nguyệt Nga.

- 'Please, is it easy to recognize someone who repays kindness?
Today's events truly reveal the source of foolishness,
Who would calculate true benefits in such matters.
Remember the ant's principle, it's not heroic to be so.'

+ Each utterance illustrates that Lục Vân Tiên is a person living by principles, heroic, without calculations.

+ In his perspective, aiding others isn't about gaining merit or hoping for recognition but simply stems from a humane heart and a spirit of righteousness.

3. Conclusion

Reaffirming the theme: The heroic character portrayal of Lục Vân Tiên is magnificent, full of righteousness, knowledge, and a compassionate heart. This is the image representing the people of the Southern region in ancient times.

II. Sample Essay: My Reflections on the Character Lục Vân Tiên in the excerpt where he rescues Kiều Nguyệt Nga

1. Reflection on the character Lục Vân Tiên, sample 1: 

The poetic tale Lục Vân Tiên, crafted by the visually impaired Confucian scholar Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, holds a prominent position in Southern literature and national literary heritage. The excerpt 'Lục Vân Tiên rescuing Kiều Nguyệt Nga' leaves a lasting impression with the portrayal of Lục Vân Tiên - a hero fighting for righteousness, excelling in both literary and martial arts.

This passage, one of the finest in the work, exemplifies Nguyễn Đình Chiểu's self-taught literary style. The character Lục Vân Tiên is depicted as an ideal, beautiful hero: compassionate, courageous, and righteous.

The heroic and righteous nature is the finest quality of Vân Tiên. Leaving his master, he boldly descends from the mountains to participate in the imperial examinations. Along that challenging journey, he unexpectedly witnesses a scene of people fleeing in chaos, crying in misery. He vows:

I shall exert my strength heroically
To rescue people from this distressing plight.

Incensed by the unjust gang, Vân Tiên passionately condemns their brutal actions. He stands with the common people, the victims, breaking a branch to make a cudgel and charges straight at the fierce Phong Lai gang:

Crying out: O ruthless gang of villains
Cease this habit of harming the people.

The philosophy of compassion is ingrained in Vân Tiên's actions as if compassion for others is akin to compassion for oneself, permeating and radiating. The love for others elevates the morale and courage of this Lục family scholar. Amidst a dense gang of robbers, gleaming swords and spears, full of murderous intent, Vân Tiên has only a simple weapon, a 'stick by the roadside.' Yet, in that unequal battle:

Vân Tiên charges uniquely,
Similar to Triệu Tử breaking through the Yangtze River.

My Thoughts on the Character Lục Vân Tiên in the excerpt where he rescues Kiều Nguyệt Nga

Without detailing the battle, using only a few concise and remarkable verses along with the art of comparison, the author highlights the image of a swift and skilled warrior, comparable to Triệu Tử Long of the Three Kingdoms era, defending the young princess from the besieging forces of Tào. Vân Tiên's actions are nobler as they stem from compassion and the idea of saving people from evil, making it simple, carefree, yet extraordinarily pure. His battle is akin to the ancient tale of Thạch Sanh defeating the giant eagle to rescue the princess. His strength is the crystallization of the people's strength, of goodness, hence unbeatable:

Loudly shattering in all directions,
All tossing swords and spears, seeking escape immediately.
Phong Lai couldn't react in time,
Falling victim to Tiên's swift staff, his body vanishing.

The sincere, rustic words of the poem echo profoundly. It emphasizes a truth: the unjust meet a tragic end, while heroes acting with righteousness will triumph.

Voluntarily plunging into danger, fighting wholeheartedly, achieving radiant victory... All for the sake of righteousness. Yet, after triumph, Vân Tiên remains humble. Contrary to arrogance, he is modest, upright, sincere, and unpretentious. The touching encounter between the beauty and the heroic figure unfolds. Nguyệt Nga earnestly invites the knight to Hà Khê to help her avenge her family's honor, 'Vân Tiên hears and immediately smiles' - a lovable and venerable smile from a carefree and heroic soul. He smiles because he holds the belief:

Please, is it easy for someone to repay kindness?
Today's events truly reveal the source of foolishness,
Who would calculate true benefits in such matters.

Indeed, the voice and expression of the Southern lad - simple, down-to-earth, and remarkably genuine. Behind those simple words lies a sweet and fragrant philosophy of life, a compassionate and heroic heart. For him, gratitude and kindness are the norm for cultured individuals, following the historical traditions, oriented towards righteousness, with benevolence as the driving force and purpose for every action. He acts out of compassion, for a greater cause, opposing the wicked, protecting the virtuous. His belief is:

Remember the principle of kindness
Being a person like that is also noble and heroic.

His firm words serve both as a contrast, criticizing the mediocre while affirming the righteous deeds, inherently rooted in the essence of his life. This is the way of life of the virtuous heroes of ancient times, of genuinely sincere people today.

Under the pen of Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, the character Lục Vân Tiên embodies the spirit of a warrior during turbulent times, treating death lightly, valuing righteousness over talent, living and acting by the motto: 'Even on the road, if injustice is seen, forgive.' Influenced by feudalistic beliefs like 'men and women should maintain their distance,' his language, gestures, and actions are nonetheless beautiful and heroic. His compassion, brave spirit, and the sense of justice deeply resonate with the moral values of our nation.

With a free-flowing poetic tone, down-to-earth language, and simplicity, the excerpt excellently portrays the image of Lục Vân Tiên as a hero of justice. Indeed, Lục Vân Tiên is the ideal character that Nguyễn Đình Chiểu wanted to convey, embodying his dreams and aspirations to save the country and help others. Reading the poem further appreciates the beauty of the patriotic soul of the scholar who is admired in the South as Đồ Chiểu.

2. Reflection on the character Lục Vân Tiên, model 2: 

My thoughts on the character Lục Vân Tiên is a topic, a valuable lesson in the Vietnamese Literature textbook for 9th grade. After this lesson, we will continue preparing to answer questions, Appreciating the character Lục Vân Tiên along with the part on the Noble qualities of Lục Vân Tiên to study Vietnamese literature in 9th grade better.