I. Detailed outline
II. Sample essay
I. Detailed Outline of thoughts on the path to happiness in life from the tale of Tấm Cám
1. Introduction
- Every individual has the right to seek happiness, but not everyone chooses the right path.
- The fairy tale of Tam and Cam is a great lesson about how to pursue happiness. True happiness doesn't come from doing wrong but from a kind heart and good character.
2. Body
- Concept of happiness: Happiness is the individual's satisfaction with life. It's unique to each person, reflecting their thoughts and inner world.
- Types of happiness: Wealth, peace, sacrifice, or sometimes simple joys like food, entertainment,...
- There are many paths to happiness, but whatever path we choose, it must lead towards 'goodness', avoiding greed and theft of others' happiness.
+ Greed and cruelty lead to bad outcomes => the wrong path to happiness.
+ Diligence, perseverance, and striving for a better life lead to true happiness => the right path to happiness.
- Lesson learned: We must seek and nurture happiness based on love for life and humanity, not selfishness or wickedness.
3. Conclusion
- Be content with the happiness you hold, always strive to protect that little happiness.
- Pursuing happiness is not wrong, but choosing the wrong path is entirely wrong.
II. Sample Essay Contemplating the Path to Happiness in the Tale of Tam and Cam
'Dear fellow citizens, All people are born equal. They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights; among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.' This excerpt from the Declaration of Independence that Beloved Uncle Ho read on September 2, 1945, asserts human rights, including the right to pursue happiness. Every individual wishes for a happy life, but not everyone finds the right path to seek happiness for themselves. The fairy tale of Tam and Cam is a great lesson on how to pursue happiness, which comes not from wrongful deeds but from a kind heart and noble character.
