Reading Notes W9, Part A, From THe Take of Kieu
From The Tale of Kieu Even though the tale begins with Kieu, Van, and Vuong Quan the children of a well-known burgher in the clan of Vuong, a man of modest wealth and middle rank. Kieu is the main character of the tale. She is a beautiful young woman Kieu possessed a keener, deeper charm, surpassing her sister Van in talents and in looks. Kieu is wise and compassionate, you can see that in her response to Dam Tien fates. A well of pity lay within Kieu’s heart: as soon as she had heard her tears burst forth. “How sorrowful is women’s lot!” she cried (552). Not only that she dreams about her as well to the point she believes that her fate is the same and, in a way, curses herself. She meets Kim Throng, a scion of the noblest stock. Apparently, they were neighbors all alone. Their hearts became entangled. They She has left her golden hairpin which he finds (golden hairpin meant young 15 and ready for marriage would pin their hair up) They meet in s...