INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS
1. Student's full name: Luu Dieu Linh 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: January 28, 2000
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision No. 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.
6. Changes in the training process: Extension of study period according to Decision No. 9028/QD-XHNV dated December 23, 2025, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
7. Thesis title: Narrative about Hanoi during the war inHanoi at midnightof Bao Ninh andHanoi is cloudy with occasional monsoon rains.by Ho Anh Thai
8. Major: Literature, Code: 8229030
9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Nguyen Thi Nam Hoang
10. Summary of the thesis results:
This thesis establishes a theoretical foundation from modern narratology, emphasizing the role of the narrator, point of view, and tone in constructing the meaning and identity of Hanoi in literature. From this, Hanoi is viewed not only as a setting but also as a "character" carrying memory and cultural depth. Furthermore, wartime Hanoi is depicted through two layers of landscape: daily life and the soul of memory, with recurring motifs reflecting the enduring rhythm of community life. The people of Hanoi appear both simple and extraordinary, demonstrating vitality, adaptability, and humanistic spirit during wartime. The narrative space and time are flexibly organized through symbols such as "no time" and "monsoon rain," creating a slow, profound rhythm of memory. The thesis points out the intertwining of aesthetic nuances such as tragedy and heroism, realism and lyricism, ordinariness and idealism. From the foundation of loss and suffering, the beauty of humanity is affirmed through dignity, inner discipline, and responsibility. These two works have established a lasting aesthetic ethics, where everyday life becomes the foundation of spiritual values. Through them, Hanoi emerges as a city with memories, rich in vitality and humanistic depth in contemporary Vietnamese prose.
11. Practical applications:
The research findings of this thesis can be applied in several fields:
- Literature teaching: A useful reference for teachers and students when studying contemporary Vietnamese prose, especially on the themes of war and Hanoi.
- Scientific research: Contributing to supplementing materials and approaches in the study of war narratives, cultural memory, and urban literature.
- Literary criticism: Provides a basis for a deeper assessment of the writing styles of Bao Ninh and Ho Anh Thai, as well as the trends in post-war prose.
12. Future research directions:
- Further research into war memories in contemporary Vietnamese prose from an interdisciplinary perspective (cultural studies, psychology, memory studies).
- To explore in greater depth the differences between generations of writers in their perspectives on war and its aftermath.
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Luu Dieu Linh 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: January 28, 2000 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Admission decision number: 5626/QD-XHNV, Dated December 29, 2023
6. Changes in academic process: Extension of study period under Decision No. 9028/QD-XHNV dated December 23, 2025, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
7. Official thesis title: Narratives about Hanoi during the war inHanoi at Midnightby Bao Ninh andHanoi is Cloudy and Sometimes it Rainsby Ho Anh Thai
8. Major: Literature 9. Code: 8229030
10. Supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Thi Nam Hoang
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: The thesis establishes a theoretical foundation based on modern narratology, emphasizing the role of the narrator, point of view, and tone in constructing meaning and shaping the literary identity of Hanoi. created, Hanoi is viewed not merely as a setting but as a “character” embodying memory and cultural depth. At the same time, wartime Hanoi is portrayed through two layers of landscape: everyday life and the realm of memory, with recurring motifs that reflect the community's resilient rhythm of life. The people of Hanoi are depicted as both ordinary and distinctive, demonstrating vitality, adaptability, and humanistic spirit in times of war. Narrative space and time are flexibly organized through symbols such as “midnight hour” and “drizzle,” creating a slow, contemplative rhythm of memory. The thesis highlights the interweaving of aesthetic dimensions such as the tragic and the heroic, realism and lyricism, the ordinary and the ideal. From the foundation of loss and suffering, human beauty is affirmed through dignity, inner discipline, and responsibility. The two works construct a sustainable aesthetic ethic in which everyday life becomes the basis of spiritual values. Thus, Hanoi emerges as a city of memory, rich in vitality and humanistic depth in contemporary Vietnamese prose.
12. Practical applicability: The findings of the thesis can be applied in several areas:
- Literature teaching: Serving as a useful reference for teachers and students in studying contemporary Vietnamese prose, especially topics related to war and Hanoi.
- Academic research: Contributing additional materials and approaches to studies on war narratives, cultural memory, and urban literature.
- Literary criticism: Providing a foundation for deeper evaluation of the writing styles of Bao Ninh and Ho Anh Thai, as well as the development trends of postwar prose.
13. Further research directions:
Further in-depth study of war memory in contemporary Vietnamese prose from an interdisciplinary perspective (cultural studies, psychology, memory studies).
Deeper exploration of generational differences among writers in their perspectives on war and the postwar period.
14. Thesis-related publications: None
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