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Thoughts Of Hanoi Poem Analysis

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“Thoughts of Hanoi”, the battle between brothers
War is well known for causing several things. This includes death and destruction of countries and villages. Not only this, but war also ruins family and friendship bonds. This is the case for “Thoughts of Hanoi”, by Nguyen Thi Vinh, which is written about her home country, Vietnam. Not only does it take place in Vietnam, but it also takes place in the middle of a civil war. As the poem progresses, it transitions from the happiness of being a kid to the fear of what the future will bring towards their country, due to the civil war. This war challenges the narrator to be loyal to the group he is fighting for. Secondly, it also brings back memories of a time before the war corrupted the beauty of the speaker 's village. Overall, “Thoughts of Hanoi” is a poem about reminiscing about the beauty of the past and foreseeing the unknown that the future brings.
In order to add some flavor, Nguyen Thi Vinh uses several words and stylistic devices throughout the poem. Vinh does this by using several examples of imagery and simple words. However, although the words may be simple, they are also powerful and carry meaning at the same time. Similarly, the words used are also very straightforward, which helps all types of audience understand the message and theme of the poem. In addition, the voice is also natural and engaging, while it is also forceful. Concerning stylistic devices, flashbacks, anaphoras, and imagery were all used in

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