1. Introduction
- Introducing the character Từ Hải in Nguyễn Du's Truyện Kiều: Portraying the image of a heroic figure.
- Particularly, through the excerpt 'Heroic Spirit', the author has constructed Từ Hải with inspirational praises using idealistic writing techniques.
2. Body
* The portrayal of the character resembles that of a 'statesman' with a wild and majestic demeanor.
- The stance of the hero: 'With a sword resting on the saddle, straight on the journey'
=> Only with 'a sword resting on the saddle' can a great career be built, and upon return, there will be 'ten thousand soldiers'.
- The image of the hero exudes grandeur and magnificence: 'Wind and clouds have reached the distant horizon'.
- The image of a gentleman embarking on the path of righteousness, building a great career with an overwhelming demeanor through strong adjectives and verbs: 'instantly, decisively, straight journey, soldiers, extraordinary, distant horizons, the four seas...' => Depicting the appearance, aspirations, and ambitions of a 'nobleman'.
* Depicting the character with ordinary traits
- During the conversation with Thúy Kiều, Từ regards Kiều as a 'kindred spirit', advising her to overcome the thoughts of an 'ordinary maiden in love'.
- Từ instills confidence in Thúy Kiều, believing in the day he fulfills his heroic promise to welcome her back in a majestic anthem.
3. Conclusion
- Reevaluation and assessment of the portrayal of the hero Từ Hải in the excerpt Heroic Spirit by poet Nguyễn Du.
II. Sample Essay Comments on the Characteristics of the portrayal of the hero Từ Hải in the excerpt Heroic Spirit
Alongside the Outline Evaluating the Characteristics of Heroic Description Method regarding Từ Hải in the excerpt Heroic Spirit, we also introduce students to other sample outlines such as: Appraisal of the Character Image of Xi-ta in the excerpt Ramayana Accused; Role-playing as Đăm Săn recounting the excerpt Victory over Mtao Mxây; Nature Poetry Outlines in the Collection of Poems Ức Trai and Quốc âm by Nguyễn Trãi; Telemachus's Outline recounting the scene of his father Ulysses returning,... and some excellent essays for grade 10 and more, students remember to stay tuned.
