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Outline to perceive the fusion of intense emotions and profound contemplation of intellectuals about the country through poetry: 'As we grow up, the nation has always been there... The rice grain undergoes one sun, two dews, grinding, pounding, sieving The nation exists since that day'
1. Introduction
- Overview introduction of the author Nguyen Khoa Diem.
- Summary introduction of the excerpt 'Country' and the content of the first nine verses.
2. Body
a. Interpretations of the roots of the 'Country' with philosophical significance, reflective emotions.
- Familiar and intimate poetic imagery.
- The portrayal of the 'Country' drawn from the most familiar aspects of each individual's childhood memories: 'the 'once upon a time' stories mothers often tell'.
- Philosophical reflections are also evoked from the tradition of resilient, indomitable resistance against foreign invaders: 'when our people knew how to plant bamboo and fight the enemy'.
- The 'Country' is also depicted through familiar cultural spaces and customs
→ Deep contemplation about the 'Country' intertwined with pride in the traditional cultural space, and the richness and length of history.
b. Artistic evaluation of the fusion of intense emotions and profound contemplation
- Skillfully employing versatile artistic techniques,
- Creative utilization of folk cultural materials
- Flexible poetic rhythm through free verse.
- Poetic voice imbued with deep sentiment and sincere argumentation.
3. Conclusion
Evaluation of the sentimental and profound qualities in the poetry of Nguyen Khoa Diem.
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