Parody by Thiep is the basis of his philosophical view of life. Parody in literature has contributed positively and uniquely to the ups and downs of human existence. It can partly answer the question of why Nguyen Huy Thiep’s characters so often speak bitterly of life and yet his works ooze sympathy and positivity in life. | JOURNAL OF SCIENCE OF HNUE Vol. 57 No. 1 pp. 61-68 PARODY IN NGUYEN HUY THIEP S SHORT STORIES Le Huy Bac Hanoi Nationnal University of Education E-mail lehuybac@ Abstract. Parody in Nguyen Huy Thiep s short stories is quite diverse. He has managed to create his own signature style in the field. His parody is only vaguely related to comedy and if it is funny it is bitter fun. Parody by Thiep is the basis of his philosophical view of life. Parody in literature has contributed positively and uniquely to the ups and downs of human existence. It can partly answer the question of why Nguyen Huy Thiep s characters so often speak bitterly of life and yet his works ooze sympathy and positivity in life. Keyworld parody short stories philosophical view. 1. Introduction The sky is blue. In the sky comes a white cloud looking like a sage. Suddenly blown by the wind the sage transforms into a giant hairy dog. 2 316 It is certain that when writing these lines Nguyen Huy Thiep did not intend to express a talent for parody. However comparisons have been made and he is recognized for his art of parody. 2. Content Parody in Nguyen Huy Thiep s short stories is diverse. He has managed in creating his own signature style in the field. His parody is only vaguely related to comedy and if it is funny it is bitter fun. You lured Bieng into a game for fun and defeated him for real. Your way of wrestling is the way of an intellectual. It can only fool Quy not me. I laughed. Have you heard the saying The revolutionary only concentrates on the ultimate goal Don t lure me into the politics of ideology you scoundrel Buong said. You know Buong I said. He is so strong. If he broke my arm would you feel sorry for me 61 Le Huy Bac You are by nature a politically intellectual roughneck. How disgusting. Get the fuck out of here. Buong spat in my face 1 333 . No satiety can be found in the fun due to the direct cruel comments in the dialogue of the two characters. This is Nguyen Huy Thiep s .
