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Guidelines on preparing the lesson "Chuyện người con gái Nam Xương"

1. Genre

'Truyện truyền kỳ mạn lục' (miscellaneous notes on unusual tales that have been handed down). Written in Chinese script.

2. Structure: 3 parts

- Part 1: From the beginning to "cha mẹ đẻ mình": Introduces the marriage of Vu Nuong and her life while her husband is away at war;

- Part 2: Following to "nhưng việc trót đi quá rồi": Vu Nuong is unjustly accused by her husband and driven away, leading her to commit suicide by drowning;

- Part 3: The remainder: Vu Nuong is exonerated.

3. Theme

The work "Chuyện Người Con Gái Nam Xương" explores the theme of the fate of women in feudal society, particularly the injustices and grievances they suffer when their fidelity and virtue are questioned and misunderstood.

4. Main Content

The story recounts the painful and unjust life of Vu Thi Thiet (Vu Nuong) - a woman from Nam Xuong. When her husband goes to war, she dutifully cares for her mother-in-law and child. Upon his return, due to the innocent words of the child, her husband unfairly suspects her of infidelity and drives her away. In her grief, Vu Nuong drowns herself to prove her innocence. It is only when her husband realizes the truth that it is too late.

5. Analysis of the Work

- The characters' personalities:

+ Vu Nuong is a loyal wife, deeply caring for her husband and child;

+ Truong Sinh: excessively suspicious, overly cautious towards his wife.

- Vu Nuong's pain is expressed through her lamenting words:

+ Expresses her sorrow and humiliation when her loyalty is doubted and insulted by her husband;

+ Expresses the anguish after years of waiting for her husband while raising their child alone, only to be driven away on his return;

=> Highlights the profound suffering of Vu Nuong - of women in feudal society, lacking a voice and unable to clear their own names, resorting to death to prove innocence.

- The image of Vu Nuong reappearing as Truong Sinh performs rituals to clear her name at Hoang Giang river is described with details:

+ Vu Nuong is seen sitting on a flower-decked palanquin in the middle of the river, followed by fifty carriages, adorned and resplendent, appearing and disappearing; she remains in the flow while speaking back;

+ Her image gradually fades and disappears;

=> Effect: Showcases the author's creativity, creating a shimmering, mystical aura that captivates readers, reflecting a yearning for justice and leaving readers with contemplation, regret, and lasting impressions.

6. Artistic Techniques

- Mixing storytelling with mystical elements: As in the encounters between Phan Lang and Vu Nuong in the underwater palace, the detail of Vu Nuong's return to clear her name,...

- Rich, emotional language: The author uses poetic and vivid imagery in dialogue and narration, making the work lively.

- Combination of narrative and expressive (lyrical) methods resulting in a narrative prose piece that endures over time.