THE PERSONALITY TRAITS OF HANOIANS IN DAILY-LIFE SETTINGS PORTRAYED IN THE FILM PEACH BLOSSOM, PHO AND THE PIANO
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https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1067.2025-0055Từ khóa:
Personality, Trait/s, Hanoi/Hanoian/s, Peach Blossom, Pho, PianoTóm tắt
Hanoians are recognizable for their specific cultural features, among which four are selected for analysis to describe a traditional Hanoian against the backdrop of the film Peach Blossom, Pho and the Piano (Đào, Phở và Piano). This analysis is referenced by studies across various academic disciplines and the presentation of the feature film. The latter methodology makes it a pioneering contribution within the target area of study. It is concluded that the Hanoians in the film possess the qualities that align with those identified in previous literature. The characters have transcended the context of the film and served as representative figures of Hanoians. The question of whether these traits with their benefits and challenges persist in contemporary times remains unanswered. In addition, other qualities are not addressed within this study, and they, with the former ones, are suggested for future research. With the aim of preserving the quintessential traits of Hanoians, the contribution of this research is to promote civilian consciousness of the target qualities in order to complete the Hanoian portrait to a certain extent and avoid any possible conflicts related to regional discrimination.
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