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Article Title: My Reflection on the First 12 Verses in the Excerpt of 'Bestowal of Charm'
My Reflection on the First 12 Verses of the Excerpt 'Bestowal of Charm'
I. Outline of My Reflection on the First 12 Verses in the Excerpt of 'Bestowal of Charm'
Students can refer to the outline of the first 12 verses of 'Bestowal of Charm' to easily develop the points in their essays.
1. Introduction
- Introduce some aspects about the author Nguyen Du and the excerpt 'Bestowal of Charm'.
- Outline the main content of the first 12 verses in the excerpt 'Bestowal of Charm'.
2. Body
a. The first two verses
- Thuy Kieu seeks Thuy Van's help to connect with Kim Trong.
- The dignified speech and actions (words like 'seek', 'humbly', 'respectfully') also carry a hint of coercion to persuade Thuy Van to agree to help.
b. The next six verses
- Thuy Kieu explains the reason for seeking Thuy Van's help. It stems from the unfinished love with Kim Trong: 'In the midst of love's broken burden'.
- The metaphor of 'love's broken burden': It signifies the love between Thuy Kieu and Kim Trong.
- She confides in her sister about her love story. Since meeting Kim Trong, they have developed feelings, made vows, and promised each other, but suddenly, turmoil arises in the Kieu family. She sacrifices the word 'love' to fulfill the word 'duty' to her parents ... (to be continued)
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Outline of the first 12 verses of 'Bestowal of Charm'
II. Essay on my Reflection on the First 12 Verses in the Excerpt of 'Bestowal of Charm'
1. Sample Essay 1
This sample essay not only introduces the author and the work but also directly quotes the first 12 verses in the excerpt 'Bestowal of Charm' at the beginning of the article.
Student's Work
Nguyen Du, a great poet of the Vietnamese people, was born in 1766 and passed away in 1820. His courtesy name was To Nhu. He was born in Ha Tinh province into a noble feudal family. Living in a period of moral decline and social turmoil, Nguyen Du witnessed many scenes of injustice and societal decay. He deeply empathized with unfortunate women. Nguyen Du wrote numerous literary works to express the grievances and pitiful fate of women. Among them is the poem 'Bestowal of Charm,' a poem in the masterpiece 'The Tale of Kieu,' a poem full of emotions expressed through each line and word, bringing endless emotions to readers.
'Bestowal of Charm' portrays an unfinished tragedy in the love story of Thuy Kieu and Kim Trong. The poem depicts a pain that few can understand of Thuy Kieu. Through the poem, we also see a profound human value, expressing a longing for happiness. The most prominent part of the poem 'Bestowal of Charm' is the verse ... (to be continued)
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2. Sample Essay 2
This sample essay on my reflection on the first 12 verses in the excerpt of 'Bestowal of Charm' also briefly introduces the author Nguyen Du and the excerpt, outlining the main content of the first 12 verses.
Student's Work
When mentioning the national poet Nguyen Du, we cannot overlook the masterpiece 'The Tale of Kieu.' This is a work in which Nguyen Du expressed his sympathy and compassion for the fate of 'beauty with a tragic destiny.' Thuy Kieu's life encounters many ups and downs, obstacles. The first twelve verses of the excerpt 'Bestowal of Charm' mark the beginning of the misfortunes she faces.
In order to ransom her father and sister, Thuy Kieu decided to sell herself to Ma Giam Sinh. This decision caused her immense pain as her love for Kim Trong remained unfinished. To not disappoint her beloved, she bestowed her charm upon her sister Thuy Van to marry Kim on her behalf:
'Relying on my sister, will she obey
Rising up, my sister, I humbly implore'
From the opening verse, readers sense the solemnity in Thuy Kieu's words and actions. Perhaps bestowing charm is a serious matter, difficult to articulate, hence the manner of bestowing charm is solemn and unusual because typically people only give objects, not something as elusive and difficult to grasp as charm. ... (to be continued)
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Main content of the first 12 verses of 'Bestowal of Charm'
3. Sample Essay 3
Students can write reflections using the first 2 verses, the next 6 verses, and the last 4 verses of the first 12 verses, or they can follow the sample essay 'My Reflection on the First 12 Verses in the Excerpt of 'Bestowal of Charm' below.
Student's Work
The great poet Nguyen Du (1765-1820), with the courtesy name To Nhu, was a literary genius and a pride of the Vietnamese nation. Nguyen Du's name is closely associated with 'The Tale of Kieu,' one of his famous works. Written based on the plot of 'Kim Van Kieu's Tale,' 'The Tale of Kieu' vividly reflects the society of the author's time, a society in moral decay and injustice, mercilessly pushing people onto a dead-end path. Although just a short excerpt from 'The Tale of Kieu,' 'Bestowal of Charm' fully embodies the theme of the work. Living in an era where money corrupts morals, the main character Thuy Kieu is forced to sell herself to Ma Giam Sinh to redeem her father and brother, to abandon her love for Kim Trong, and to bestow the unfinished love upon Thuy Van despite the deep pain within. This is vividly depicted in the first 12 verses of the excerpt 'Bestowal of Charm':
'Relying on my sister, will she obey,
...
Let laughter fill the nine streams and linger fragrantly.' ... (to be continued)
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4. Sample Essay 4
Students can also refer to the sample essay 'My Reflection on the First 12 Verses in the Excerpt of 'Bestowal of Charm' here to generate more ideas for developing their own writing.
Student's Work
Nguyen Du, the literary genius, is a pride of the Vietnamese nation. 'The Tale of Kieu' is a masterpiece by Nguyen Du, a poem like the lament of women in a feudal society full of decay and injustice. The excerpt 'Bestowal of Charm' expresses the poignant heartache of Thuy Kieu when she has to bestow the intense love between her and Kim Trong to Thuy Van, also marking the beginning of Thuy Kieu's life full of suffering. Especially, the first 12 verses are like suppressed sobs:
'Relying on my sister, will she obey
Rising up, my sister, I humbly implore'
Nguyen Du is a master in language usage, which can be easily seen in these two verses. Thuy Kieu used sincere and simple words to converse with Thuy Van. The use of 'rely' is particularly remarkable; it's 'rely' instead of 'ask,' the one being 'relied' upon is hard-pressed to refuse. Thuy Kieu placed all her trust in Thuy Van, and Thuy Van cannot shirk it and must 'obey.' ... (to be continued)
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In the literature exam, students easily encounter essays analyzing literary works, especially in the National High School Graduation Exam. Therefore, reviewing and referring to sample essays is essential. Some excellent sample essays include analysis of the poem 'Từ ấy' and analysis of the excerpt 'Bestowal of Charm,' analysis of the poem 'Viếng lăng Bác' ..., students can refer to these.
