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1. Introduction
- Introduction to the two works and their authors
- Introduction to the epic nature
2. Body
a) General overview of the content of the two works:
- Jungle Dracon: Depicts the Xo Man ethnic group in the Central Highlands of Vietnam resisting the United States, with the prominent hero Tnú.
- Children in the Family: Portrays a patriotic family in the South of Vietnam resisting the United States, with two children, Chiến and Việt - both outstanding revolutionary soldiers.
- The epic nature is manifested in both of these works.
b. What is Epic Poetry?
- It is the characteristic often expressed in significant, crucial events of the nation, embodying the survival of the people.
- Narrating about heroes, crystallizing the noble qualities of the community (Tnú, Chiến, Việt)
- Tone of pride, solemnity, and grandeur.
c. Epic Poetry in the Work Jungle Dracon:
- Written during the period of resistance against the United States -> a crucial, life-defining event for the nation.
- Expressed through the image of the Jungle Dracon forest - majestic nature (opened with the image of 'Dracon forests connecting to the horizon, closing with that same image')
- Embodied in the image of the hero Tnú: crystallizing noble qualities:
+ Tnú is brave and courageous: from a young age, acting as a liaison for officials, despite threats from enemies to 'kill Mrs. Nhan, Mr. Xút' to assert dominance. Trekking through the jungle, crossing streams 'swiftly like a loach'.
+ Tnú loves his wife and cherishes his children
+ Tnú is a revolutionary soldier with deep patriotism: not concerned about his own life, only about 'who will lead the villagers to fight the enemy'
-> Tnú is the embodiment of the community, carrying the highest noble qualities of the community.
- Narrative tone is both heroic and solemn, with a sense of magnificence (Mết's voice 'roaring loud, resonating in the chest', hands like a pair of pincers', ...)
-> Jungle Dracon is a work deeply imbued with epic poetry.
d. Epic Poetry in the Work Children in the Family:
- Written during the period of resistance against the United States, about a revolutionary tradition family in the South.
- Expressed through the images of the two children Việt and Chiến:
+ Chiến: The elder sister - a girl from the South both dignified and patriotic.
· Enlists in the military as soon as she reaches the age
· Responsible and caring, taking care of her sibling when their mother passed away
· Concerned for her sibling, arranging things for the family before departing (image of setting up the mother's altar before leaving...)
+ Việt: The intelligent and brave younger brother.
· Enlists in the military despite being underage
· In battle, 'firing at armored vehicles' gets injured 'feeling pain all over from the wound', yet remains brave, determined to fight the enemy.
- Expressed through simple yet solemn, heroic, and proud prose.
e. General Conclusion:
- Both works are written inspired by a rich tradition of epic poetry
- Manifested through the circumstances of creation, through characters, and prose style.
3. Conclusion
- Reaffirm the issue
- Nguyen Trung Thanh and Nguyen Thi are two outstanding writers in this literary trend.
II. Exemplary Essay Analyzing the Epic Nature in Jungle Dracon and Children in the Family
Nguyen Trung Thanh, Nguyen Thi are prominent writers in the revolutionary literature of Vietnam. Their works are truly outstanding as they depict the lives of people amidst the flames of war. The most exemplary works of Nguyen Trung Thanh and Nguyen Thi must be mentioned are Jungle Dracon and Children in the Family. These two works have painted a comprehensive picture of the Vietnamese people during the resistance against the United States. Both were written during the most glorious period of the nation's history, thus creating a profound space imbued with epic poetry, enveloping the entire works.
Jungle Dracon was written during the fiery years of the war against the United States to save the nation. The work speaks of a village of Xo Man people, nestled in a jungle of Dracon trees in the Central Highlands, standing together to resist the invading American aggressors. In this unequal battle, the people of Xo Man village, like the people of Vietnam, suffered immense losses and pain, yet they still stood up, fighting to the end to regain freedom and independence. With the same inspiration,...(Continued)
