Prepare the lesson 'Rock Breaking in Con Lon'

Prepare the lesson 'Rock Breaking in Con Lon'

1. Brief 1: Rock Breaking in Con Lon

Question 1
During their imprisonment in Con Lon, prisoners were subjected to hard labor, involving stone mining.
- Setting: A remote island, isolated from the outside world, surrounded by vast seas and majestic mountains.
- Nature of work: Demanding, difficult, and dangerous.
🡺 Stone mining is strenuous, arduous, difficult, and perilous.

Question 2
The first four lines can be understood on two levels: the literal and the metaphorical.
- Literally, they depict a life of hard labor, involving stone mining, which is tough, difficult, and dangerous.

Question 3
The final four lines depict the heroic spirit, indomitable will, and strong determination of the hero in the prison scene.
- Two lines resound as an affirmation of determination and effort, a pledge to the land and sky, even in the harsh conditions of imprisonment, they do not yield.
- Rhetorical device: Days and nights – enduring rain and shine, the body solid as rock – the spirit unwavering 🡺 Affirming the steadfast, indomitable spirit of the hero.
- The last two lines evoke unexpected and intriguing associations with the image of 'sky menders' 🡺 Adding a touch of grandeur and romance.
 

2. Brief 2: Rock Breaking in Con Lon

Structure (Introduction - Description - Analysis - Conclusion)
- Two introductory lines: Determination as a youth, strong temperament.
- Two descriptive lines: Majestic, extraordinary strength of the soldier.
- Two analytical lines: Steadfast determination.
- Two concluding lines: Resolute determination and confidence, optimism.

Question 1 (page 150 of Literature Grade 8 Volume 1): The stone-breaking work of the Con Dao people:
- Space, conditions: majestic high mountains, vast, sun and wind, heavy work, humble food, subjected to beatings.
- Nature of work: exploitation, hardship, it is a prison of the mortal world.

Question 2 (page 150 of Literature Grade 8 Volume 1):
- The first four lines have two layers of meaning:
+ The scene of heavy stone-breaking tormenting prisoners.
+ The nobleman is transforming the universe, breaking down obstacles to revolutionize (imaginative meaning layer).
- Artistic value: a tone of solemnity mixed with pride, strong poetic rhythm.
- Temperament: assertive, vigorous, refreshing, majestic and resolute imagery.

Question 3 (page 150 of Literature Grade 8 Volume 1): Analysis of the last four lines of poetry:
- Meaning of the four lines: courage and confidence, optimism.
- Expression:
+ Contrast: 'Days filled with fruits' - 'the longer the rain and sun'; 'body toughened' - 'mind as firm as iron'.
+ The poetic tone is firm, powerful, clearly showing the spirit of the soldier.

Practice Session

Question 1 (page 150 of Literature Grade 8 Volume 1): Read the poem.

Question 2 (page 150 of Literature Grade 8 Volume 1):
Depiction of patriotic Confucian scholars and early 20th-century revolutionaries:
- Intense patriotism, sacrificing everything for the cause of national salvation.
- Bold and resolute demeanor in the face of challenges.
- Disregard for hardship and danger.

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In this way, we have suggested tackling The Stone Quarrying in Con Lon for the next lesson. Prepare to answer textbook questions, Study punctuation rules, and delve into Reflecting on the Experience in Quang Dong Prison to excel in 8th-grade Vietnamese Literature.

3. The Stone Quarrying in Con Lon, Short Story 3

I. COMPREHENDING THE TEXT

Question 1:
- Working Environment: Stone-breaking is inherently strenuous work. Doing so in Con Dao is even more grueling due to the harsh conditions of both the prison and nature.
- Nature of the Job: The adversary chooses stone-breaking as a means to relentlessly destroy the bodies and drain the strength of the prisoners, aiming to crush their spirits.
- Spirit of the Prisoners: That is the stance of a true hero, embodying resilience and fortitude!

Question 2:
The first four lines carry two layers of meaning:
+ Phan Chau Trinh depicts laborious work as a conquest akin to that of a valiant warrior with extraordinary strength.
+ The target of the valiant warrior's conquest through 'stone-breaking' is... 'stone'! Indeed, it is a 'strange adversary' as 'rigid as stone' and 'cold-faced as stone'!

Question 3: The four lines exude optimism and confidence in oneself, in the righteous path chosen. This spiritual beauty, combined with the strength portrayed in the preceding four lines, elevates the image of the hero to the level of an epic.

II. PRACTICE