Grade 11G1 students continue the epic narrative of resistance in their Literature class.

The activity was organized to help students engage more deeply with wartime literature, thereby gaining a clearer understanding of the national spirit and gradually exploring the question: “What is peace?”

Within the framework of the project, class 11G1 was divided into five groups, each selecting a representative work from the Anti-American Resistance period for study and presentation. The chosen works included “Mưa đỏ” (Chu Lai), “Tuổi thơ dữ dội” (Phùng Quán), “Người mẹ cầm súng” (Nguyễn Thi), “Mãi mãi tuổi hai mươi” (Nguyễn Văn Thạc), and “Nhật ký Đặng Thùy Trâm” (Đặng Thùy Trâm). Each work revealed a vivid perspective on war, recreating years of hardship filled with courage and resilience of the Vietnamese people.

From their reading and exploration journey, each group gradually formed its own interpretation of “peace.” In “Người mẹ cầm súng,” peace is when lullabies are no longer mixed with the sound of bullets. In “Nhật ký Đặng Thùy Trâm,” it is the longing for home and the desire to live fully. “Mãi mãi tuổi hai mươi” suggests that peace is paid for by the immortality of sacrificed youth. Meanwhile, “Tuổi thơ dữ dội” shows that peace is life nurtured from the sacrifices of the young. Each perspective enriched the meaning of a seemingly familiar concept.

Building on these reflections, students developed a variety of creative learning products. Book reviews demonstrated analytical thinking and appreciation of literary value, while A1-sized posters were carefully designed to highlight each work’s message. Each product represented a unique approach, reflecting both understanding and sincere emotion toward wartime literature.

A highlight of the project was the postcard-writing activity titled “Meeting the People in the Pages.” Here, students sent messages from today’s generation to literary characters and authors, creating a dialogue with the past to express gratitude, reflection, and a sense of responsibility toward national history. In a nature-filled setting under the red flag with a yellow star, echoing the atmosphere of national commemorations, many profound thoughts were shared.

In a postcard addressed to martyr and doctor Dang Thuy Tram, a student wrote: “I am truly moved by a soul that is both gentle and loving, yet so resilient in the midst of fierce war. Your profound diary reminds me to live responsibly for myself and my country. I am grateful for the noble values you have left for future generations.”

The project concluded but left behind meaningful impressions, nurturing students’ love for literature, especially wartime literature. Greenfield School believes that through such experiences, students will gain a deeper understanding of national history, thereby developing a sense of responsibility, gratitude, and patriotism throughout their personal growth journey.

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