Top 5 best compositions of Tam Cam (Literature 10)

Question 1 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1) The story develops through two main phases: Phase 1: Tam lives with her stepmother. Phase 2: Tam becomes the Queen and the story continues. Phase 1: Tam lives with her stepmother. The red scarf - the conflict of material interests. Tam is diligent, while Cam is lazy and cheats her sister to take the basket of shrimp and get the red scarf. Cam's actions reveal the material conflicts between the children in the family – the stepmother's children are spoiled and favored, receiving the best food and gifts, while Tam, the biological daughter, suffers hard work without being granted the same privileges. The fish - the conflict of emotional interests. The fish is the only companion who shares Tam's happiness and sorrow in the family, but it is killed by Cam and her mother. They do not want Tam to have any friends, nor to experience happiness or emotional relief. Going to the festival - the conflict of emotional interests. The king organizes a festival, and Tam is supposed to attend, but her stepmother creates schemes to stop her from going. Step-parents are cruel, never wishing for their husband's biological child to enjoy peace and joy, even for a moment. Trying on the shoes - a conflict of both material and emotional interests. "Even the temple bell cannot be eaten, let alone a broken tile thrown by the bamboo tree." In conclusion, phase 1 reflects the conflicts of material and emotional interests in the everyday family life. Phase 2: Tam becomes the Queen until the end of the story. Tam's death: Tam goes to pay respects to her father, but her stepmother conspires to chop down a tree and kill her by drowning her in a pond to place Cam as the Queen. The conflict escalates when Tam's life is endangered, as Cam and her mother fight for power until the very end. The golden bird: It is a bird loved by the king but killed by Cam. They are determined to eliminate any trace of Tam. The soap tree: The tree is the place where the king likes to relax, but it is also chopped down to make a weaving loom. The weaving loom: It expresses Tam's anger, but it is also burned by Cam. Thus, phase 2 reflects a higher level of conflict, dealing with social power struggles. In general, the story highlights the overarching conflict between good and evil in society. Question 2 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1) Tam transforms four times: First transformation: The Golden Bird. The golden bird is a noble bird with a beautiful song, perhaps that's why Tam turns into this bird to stay close to the king. The golden bird also sings and scolds Cam, venting Tam's anger. Second transformation: The two soap trees. Once again harmed, Tam does not give up; she transforms into two green soap trees to fulfill the king's wishes. Third transformation: The weaving loom. This transformation is caused by Cam, who cuts down trees to make the loom, but she is frightened by Tam’s curse. Fourth transformation: The fruit of the tree. This is Tam's final transformation, bringing a happy ending to her life. The fruit of the tree is highly symbolic, representing the eternal existence of good over evil. The four objects Tam transforms into are simple and familiar to the Vietnamese people. These transformations move from distant to close, from external to internal, and from distant to intimate with humans. The meaning of these transformations: It showcases Tam's vigorous resurgence and the enduring power of good over evil. It symbolizes the eternal and unstoppable strength of good against evil. Happiness exists in this life, not in some other world. It expresses the belief that "kindness will be rewarded, while evil will be repaid." Question 3 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1) From the moral perspective: Tam's actions somewhat contradict her gentle and kind nature. However, this is a rightful act of revenge against evil and inhuman people in society. From the genre perspective: Tam's revenge aligns with the requirements of a fairy tale. The ending reflects the strong spirit of the people, that evil must be punished. People must not only love and live kindly but must also have the courage to hate and destroy evil. Thus, this ending is logical and satisfies the people's desire for justice: "kindness is rewarded and evil is punished." Question 4 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1) Conflicting forces in the story: In the family: The stepmother vs. the stepchild. The biological children vs. the stepchildren. In society: The good people vs. the evil ones. The nature of the conflict and contradiction: Family conflict: caused by inheritance issues and the material interests of family members. Social conflict: caused by the opposition between conflicting social forces, each striving to assert their rights and status. Conflict between good and evil. Exercise Question (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1) The key features of a fairy tale: It contains magical elements (gods, fairies, transformations, magical objects, etc.). The structure: the protagonist faces many challenges but eventually finds happiness and justice. The characters: they lack complex inner lives or psychological developments. The characters do not have distinct personalities. The ending is happy and reflects the people's beliefs. Analysis: Magical elements in the fairy tale "Tam and Cam": + Buddha – representing the all-powerful, kind figure. + Tam – the magical transformations through repeated deaths. + The rooster: can talk and help Tam with bone picking. + The sparrow: gathers rice and rice separately. + The fish bones: turn into beautiful clothes, shoes, and a fine horse. + The golden bird: Tam transforms into it, can sing threatening words to Cam and please the king. + Two soap trees: help shield the king. + The weaving loom: speaks out against Cam. + The fruit: contains Tam, who comes out every day. These magical elements are commonly found in fairy tales, representing miracles; they hold extraordinary powers to help the poor and make the fairy tale more fascinating for readers. The structure: Tam experiences hardship from living with the stepmother to eventually becoming the Queen. While with the stepmother, she is forced to work hard, endure cruelty, and suffer unfair treatment compared to Cam. Once she becomes the Queen, she is viciously killed and must undergo four transformations to survive. In the end, justice prevails, and goodness wins. The ending represents the people's burning desire for family happiness and social justice. Summary Tam and Cam are half-sisters. Tam is gentle, diligent, and kind-hearted, while Cam is lazy and pampered. After their father passes away, Tam must live with her stepmother and half-sister Cam. Tam is constantly mistreated and worked hard by her stepmother and Cam. One day, Tam and Cam go shrimping, and whoever catches more shrimp will be rewarded. Cam cheats Tam, switching the shrimp in Tam's basket with her own. Tam only has a fish in her basket. Tam cries and receives help from Buddha. With Buddha's help, Tam has a friend in the fish, beautiful clothes for the festival, and the support of the sparrows. During the village festival, Tam drops a shoe, and the king finds it. The king orders that whoever fits the shoe will become his queen. Tam's foot fits, and she becomes the queen. Seeing this, Cam and her mother become jealous. One day, while Tam is visiting her father’s grave, she climbs a tree, and Cam and her mother cut it down, causing Tam's death. After this, Cam enters the palace. Tam transforms several times into a golden bird, two soap trees, a weaving loom, and finally emerges from a fruit to become the daughter of an old woman. Through a betel leaf offering, the king recognizes Tam. She returns as the queen, and Cam and her mother die. Structure Structure (3 parts) Part 1 (from the beginning to "heavy work"): introducing the characters. Part 2 (from "there" to "the old woman selling goods"): Tam's transformations and struggles. Part 3 (the rest): Tam reunites with the king. Main Content The fairy tale "Tam and Cam" reflects deep social conflicts while expressing the working people's intense desire for a just, happy society.

Question 1 (page 72, Literature 10 textbook, Volume 1) Analyze the development of the story to understand the conflict between Tam and the Cám mother-daughter duo. How does the conflict evolve? Detailed solution: * The development of the conflict leading to the confrontation: - Origin of the conflict: the relationship between stepmother and stepson: the relationship between an orphan and her stepmother, as well as her half-sister. - From the story about the red apron to Tam attending the festival, the conflict reflects the material and emotional struggles in daily life. a. Tam and Cám go fishing for shrimp. Tam is deceived into emptying her basket. This is a direct conflict between Tam and Cám, though Cám has her stepmother's support, this conflict still reflects family relations. b. The mother and daughter eat fried fish. The conflict escalates to portray the evil of Cám’s mother and the goodness of Tam, though it still remains within the family setting. c. The mother and daughter dress nicely to go to the festival, but the stepmother mixes rice with husks and forces Tam to pick out the rice before she can attend. This conflict reaches a higher level, with one side being good and oppressed and the other being the cruel, tyrannical side. The conflict is still contained within the family. - The following events, involving Tam's death and reincarnation, introduce class conflicts (social conflict) making the story’s conflicts more intense. d. Tam becomes the king’s wife, returns home for her father’s death anniversary, and is deceived by the mother-daughter duo into cutting a palm tree and killing her to replace her with Cám. The conflict peaks, becoming a bitter rivalry: one side is virtuous and modest, the other is greedy and cruel. This conflict goes beyond family matters, becoming socially significant (as Tam is no longer a daughter of that family but the king’s wife). e. Tam transforms into a golden bird, exposes Cám, and is loved by the king. The mother and daughter eat the bird and scatter its feathers in the garden. The conflict intensifies: the mother and daughter kill Tam for the second time. f. Where the bird’s feathers fall, two beautiful trees grow. The king loves these trees, sleeps under them, and ignores Cám. The mother-daughter duo cuts the trees down to make a weaving loom. They kill Tam for the third time. g. The loom makes a sound to expose Cám. The mother and daughter burn the loom and scatter its ashes. The final conflict occurs: the mother and daughter aim to annihilate Tam. h. From afar, Tam reincarnates into a persimmon tree and turns into a persimmon fruit to return as a human. This is the final magical moment, where Tam returns to seek revenge on the mother-daughter duo. * The evolution of the plot helps us understand the development of the two main characters: - Cám and her mother become increasingly cruel and ruthless. - Tam, initially weak, becomes more determined and proactive in claiming her true happiness. Question 2 (page 72, Literature 10 textbook, Volume 1) Analyze each transformation of Tam. What is the significance of her transformations? Solution: - Tam goes through four reincarnations: she is killed, becomes a golden bird, which is then killed, and transforms into a persimmon tree. Each transformation represents a folk belief in the unity of humans and objects. Despite the changes, Tam's virtuous character remains unchanged: simple and pure. The transformations also reflect Tam’s evolving awareness of her struggle for happiness. - These magical transformations contrast with the fairy godmother figure, Bụt, who aids Tam in the story's earlier stages. Tam does not cry or call for help from Bụt, but instead, she fights back to claim her happiness. Therefore, the bird, the tree, the loom, and the fruit serve as symbols of Tam's soul, fighting the evil forces to restore justice. - Additionally, these magical transformations might be influenced by the Buddhist concept of reincarnation. However, unlike the Buddhist belief in seeking happiness in Nirvana, Tam's story symbolizes a determination to fight for and retain happiness in this life, reflecting the optimistic, materialistic spirit of the common people. Question 3 (page 72, Literature 10 textbook, Volume 1) Consider Tam's actions of revenge against Cám. What is your opinion on her actions? Solution: Regarding Tam's revenge on Cám, there are various perspectives. Some argue that Tam's actions are justified because Cám's crimes have accumulated, and they deserve punishment. Others believe that Tam’s revenge is excessively cruel. Students should express their thoughts on Tam’s final act of revenge, noting the following: - Tam is a fairy tale character: fairy tale characters embody moral lessons and represent social attitudes. Their actions align with the spirit of the story, where they do not have to deliberate over their choices. - The story of Tam and Cám reflects the moral principles of the people: good is rewarded, evil is punished. Cám repeatedly harms Tam, but ultimately, she only dies once, and her death must match the extent of her evil deeds. Tam merely executes the moral justice prescribed by the story. Question 4 (page 72, Literature 10 textbook, Volume 1) What is the nature of the conflict and struggle in the story? Solution: - The conflict between Tam and the mother-daughter duo primarily stems from the stepmother-stepdaughter relationship, a moral issue in feudal society. The conflict is rooted in the inheritance of wealth and rights within the family. - The story also reflects the struggle between good and evil, truth and falsehood. Tam represents goodness, honesty, and hard work, while Cám and her mother embody evil, deceit, and laziness. As a result, the stepmother-stepdaughter conflict becomes a broader struggle between generations of good and evil. - Additionally, Tam and Cám's relationship symbolizes the oppression of the weak by the powerful. Thus, Tam's fight represents the struggle for justice and fairness. Exercise Question (page 72, Literature 10 textbook, Volume 1) Based on the definition of a folk fairy tale, find examples from the 'Tam Cám' story that illustrate the characteristics of a magical fairy tale. Solution: - A fairy tale is 'a folk narrative with a purposeful, imaginative plot, telling the story of an ordinary person, reflecting the humane, optimistic spirit of the working people.' - Magical fairy tales have specific features: 'the participation of magical elements in the development of the plot' (according to the textbook). - The features of magical fairy tales include: + The involvement of magical elements that drive the plot. These include Bụt and Tam’s transformations. These elements are essential to the story, with each transformation helping Tam overcome challenges. + Most magical elements are crucial not only artistically but also thematically. For instance, every time Tam faces severe hardship (crying), Bụt appears to guide her. Tam’s transformations into a golden bird, a tree, and a fruit are vital magical moments in the narrative. Summary Tam and Cám are half-sisters. Tam is kind, hardworking, and virtuous, while Cám is lazy and spoiled. After their father dies, Tam lives with her stepmother and half-sister, Cám. Tam is constantly mistreated and forced to do hard work. One day, when fishing for shrimp, whoever catches the most shrimp will be rewarded. Cám tricks Tam and empties her basket, leaving only a fish. Tam cries, and Bụt appears to help her. With Bụt’s help, Tam receives a friend, a fish, clothing to attend the festival, and assistance from birds. At the festival, Tam loses a slipper, which the king finds. The king orders that whoever fits the slipper will marry him, and Tam becomes his queen. Cám, jealous, plots again. One time when Tam visits her father’s grave, she climbs a palm tree, but the mother-daughter duo kills her. Tam reincarnates as a golden bird, a tree, a loom, and finally a persimmon tree, from which she emerges to surprise everyone and reunites with the king. The mother-daughter duo dies. Outline Part 1 (beginning... 'heavy work'): introduces the characters Part 2 (continuing... 'selling goods'): Tam’s transformations and struggles Part 3 (rest): Tam reunites with the king Main content The story of Tam and Cám reflects deep social conflicts, while also embodying the working people's intense longing for a fair and happy society.

Summary

Tham is a beautiful and kind-hearted girl who lives with her stepmother and stepsister Cám. The two women often bully Tham, forcing her to do hard work. On the day of the festival, while they go, they leave Tham behind to clean rice mixed with beans. Tham, crying, is helped by the Buddha, and she is given beautiful clothes to attend the festival. Thanks to a shoe she lost, the king finds her and marries her. Jealous, the stepmother and Cám plot to kill Tham, but she is reborn as a golden bird, a loom, a tree, and a fruit. In the end, Tham and the king reunite, while the stepmother and Cám are punished.

Structure

- Part 1 (from the beginning ... "heavy work"): introduces the characters

- Part 2 (continues ... "the old lady selling goods"): Tham’s transformation and struggles

- Part 3 (remaining): Tham reunites with the king

Question 1 (page 72 Vietnamese Literature 10, volume 1)

Story conflict: the relationship between stepmother and stepdaughter, the rivalry between the sisters.

From the story of the red scarf to the festival: material and spiritual conflicts in their lives.

- Family conflicts:

+ Tham is forced to do hard work by the stepmother and Cám

+ Tham is tricked into emptying the shrimp basket.

+ The stepmother and Cám eat the fish and shrimp.

+ The stepmother and Cám attend the festival, leaving Tham behind to clean rice mixed with beans.

- Social conflicts (class struggle):

+ The death and rebirth of Tham (golden bird, two trees, loom, fruit)

- The story development illustrates the growth of two character lines:

+ The antagonistic line - the stepmother and Cám: becoming more cruel and evil.

+ The protagonist Tham: initially passive, later more decisive and proactive.

Question 2 (page 72 Vietnamese Literature 10, volume 1)

Tham goes through 4 stages of rebirth: first, she is killed and transformed into a golden bird → tree → loom → fruit.

- These transformations reveal the purity and simplicity of the character, as well as her developing awareness of struggle.

- The magical transformations highlight Tham’s fight to attain and maintain happiness, representing the battle between good and evil.

- Rebirth may be influenced by Buddhist reincarnation theory, reflecting the laborers' desire for happiness. Tham dies and is reborn to fight for her happiness.

Question 3 (page 72 Vietnamese Literature 10, volume 1)

Tham’s revenge against the stepmother and Cám: a controversial action—was Tham right or wrong?

+ Tham is a fairy tale character, representing a functional character type, without a distinct personality. Her actions and responses reflect the character’s ideals and moral judgment.

+ The story focuses on the moral lesson: good is rewarded, evil is punished. The actions of the stepmother and Cám result in Tham’s death, so their eventual punishment fits the narrative logic.

Question 4 (page 72 Vietnamese Literature 10, volume 1)

The nature of the conflict and contradictions in the story:

- The conflict between the stepmother and Cám and Tham is the ethical conflict of a stepmother and stepdaughter, rooted in the inheritance of family wealth.

- The conflict between good and evil, reality and illusion. Tham represents goodness, while the stepmother and Cám embody evil, deceit, and laziness.

- Class conflict: the oppression of the weak by the powerful.

→ Tham’s struggle is a battle for justice and equality.

Practice

Features of the fairy tale genre in the story of Tấm Cám:

- Magical and surreal elements:

+ The Buddha appears to assist Tham

+ Tham’s transformations after death (tree, golden bird, loom, fruit)

- Reflects the desire for social justice and the triumph of good over evil:

+ Tham’s fight and victory mirror the aspirations of the people.

- Functional character type:

+ The characters lack inner complexity or profound psychological development, with no distinct personalities.

I. Writing Guidelines

a. Structure: 2 sections

- Section 1: (from the beginning to "so beautiful"): About Tam’s identity – an orphan girl and her journey to happiness.

- Section 2: (from "Entering the King’s Palace" to the end): Tam’s fierce struggle to reclaim her life and happiness.

b. Summary:

Tam, orphaned at a young age, lived with her stepmother and stepsister, Cam. They often made Tam do hard labor. One day, while fishing, Cam dumped Tam’s catch, leaving only a fish she decided to keep. Cam’s family then ate the fish. The king held a festival, and Tam was forced to stay home sorting rice. Thanks to a fairy, Tam attended the festival and dropped her shoe on the way, which the king found and decreed that whoever fit the shoe would become his bride. Tam fit the shoe and became the queen. Cam plotted to kill Tam, but Tam transformed into a Golden Bird, a cassia tree, a loom, and a quince. Finally, Tam reunited with the king and lived happily ever after in the palace.

Question 1 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1):

- Story conflict: the relationship between the stepmother and stepdaughter, between stepsisters.

- Conflicts presented through these events:

+ The red dress.

+ The fish.

+ Tam attending the festival – trying on the shoe.

+ Tam’s death and transformation (Golden Bird, cassia tree, loom, quince).

- The essence of the conflict:

+ The competition for material and spiritual gain in family and societal life.

+ The evil, selfish, and cruel nature of people.

- The story develops through two character arcs:

+ The antagonistic characters – Cam and her mother: becoming more ruthless and cruel.

+ The protagonist – Tam: initially weak but increasingly decisive and proactive in her struggle.

Question 2 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1):

- Tam undergoes four transformations: first into the Golden Bird => then the cassia tree => loom => quince, all becoming objects.

- These transformations represent Tam’s pure, simple beauty and also mark her evolution in fighting for justice.

=> Her magical transformations symbolize the resilience of Tam, goodness, and justice.

Question 3 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1):

The author sees Tam’s revenge on Cam and her mother as just and fitting for their actions.

=> Reflecting the folk belief: good people receive blessings, evil deeds are punished.

Question 4 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1):

The nature of the conflict in the story:

- Family conflict under ancient patriarchy: the stepmother versus the stepdaughter.

- Social conflicts related to power, status, and the oppressed versus the oppressors.

=> The most general conflict: the battle between good and evil.

II. Practice

The main features of the fairy tale genre reflected in the Tam Cam story:

- The plot involves many magical elements: the character of the fairy godfather, the fishbone, and the various transformations of the protagonist.

- The story follows the common structure of fairy tales: the main character faces numerous trials before achieving happiness.

- The tale reflects the conflicts of a society with class divisions and expresses the working people's desire for equality and family happiness.

- The happy ending expresses the humanitarian values of the people.

Writing Guidelines

Question 1 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1):

- The story unfolds in two distinct phases:

+ The first phase, including the red dress and Tam attending the festival, illustrates the profound conflict between Tam and Cam’s family, focusing on everyday events. Tam is exploited by Cam’s family both materially and emotionally.

+ The second phase, involving Tam’s death and subsequent transformations, expands the conflict from a family issue to a larger social or class-based struggle.

- These developments reveal the emergence of two character arcs:

+ Cam and her mother: ruthless, merciless, and willing to use any means to destroy Tam.

+ Tam: Initially weak, her actions evolve into strong, determined resistance as she fights to reclaim her happiness.

Question 2 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1):

After her death, Tam transforms into various forms: the Golden Bird, two cassia trees, a loom, and a quince fruit => These transformations symbolize the unity between humans and objects, and the indomitable spirit that no power can destroy. Moreover, it reflects the belief that death is not the end, especially for those who die unjustly—they will continue to fight even after death.

Tam’s transformations also reveal the influence of Buddhist concepts of reincarnation and karma. Tam, being virtuous, is rewarded in this life, not an afterlife, signifying a more practical interpretation of these ideas.

Question 3 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1): Tam’s revenge on Cam:

The conflict between Tam and Cam is intense, with life and death at stake. Tam’s only options are to exact revenge (leading to Cam’s death) or perish herself. Therefore, her revenge becomes more than just retribution; it’s a matter of survival. Through Tam’s actions, the belief in karmic justice is highlighted: “What goes around comes around,” and Cam must face the consequences of her deeds.

Question 4 (page 72, Literature Textbook 10, Volume 1): The nature of the conflicts in the story:

- Family conflict under an ancient patriarchal system (stepmother versus stepdaughter): The root of this conflict lies in inheritance and familial rights.

- The battle between good and evil: The struggle between the righteous and the wicked.

- Social conflict: Disputes over power, status, and class. However, these conflicts are not as pronounced.

Practice

Features of the fairy tale genre in the Tam Cam story:

- Magical and fantastical elements:

+ The fairy godfather who aids Tam

+ Tam’s transformations after death (cassia trees, Golden Bird, loom, quince)

- Reflecting societal aspirations for justice, with good triumphing over evil:

+ Tam’s victory mirrors the hopes of the people

- The archetypal character roles:

+ The characters lack deep psychological development and don’t possess distinct personalities.