This chapter summary provides background on the main characters introduced in Chapter 1 of the novel "A Child of Sorrow" by Zoilo Galang. Lucio Soliman, the protagonist, travels with his friend Camilo to spend their vacation in Merry Town. There they meet Rosa Garcia, the beautiful daughter of Felipa-On, and Lucio's poetic spirit is aroused. The chapter also mentions other characters like Governor Don Pancho Ismael and Juan dela Cruz who will likely play roles in the story.
This document discusses Zoilo Galang, the author of the story "A Child of Sorrow". It provides biographical details of Galang's life and education. It also summarizes the plot of "A Child of Sorrow", including the inciting incident where the main character Lucio meets Rosa, and the resolution where both Lucio's father and Rosa die, leaving him in sorrow. The document analyzes how Galang's own life influenced his novel, including his focus on provincial life and the oppression of Filipinos in society.
Mareng Mensiya was a mistress of a policeman who lived comfortably with her daughter Mely, but struggled as a widow working as a laundrywoman after her husband died. When her daughter Mely eloped and her son-in-law lost his job, they left Mareng Mensiya who worked as an unpaid servant in different households until she passed away in the home of the narrator who cared for her in her final days. The story depicts Mareng Mensiya's life and fate after losing her comfortable life and being abandoned by her daughter.
Philippine Literature during the American Period (Group 4)Giancarlo Trani
Philippine literature during the American period from 1900-1941 saw the development of writing in Spanish, Tagalog, and English. Notable writers emerged in each language and explored themes of nationalism, freedom, and anti-colonialism. Newspapers also proliferated during this time, with some of the earliest including El Grito del Pueblo, El Nuevo Dia, and Manila Daily Bulletin. Literature was influenced by growing American presence through new education systems and the spread of the English language. Overall, this period marked the transition of Philippine literature across different mediums and languages.
This document is an excerpt from the novel "A Child of Sorrow" by Zoilo M. Galang. It summarizes the first chapter, titled "Vacation Days". The chapter introduces the main characters Lucio and Camilo, who are school friends. Camilo invites Lucio to spend his school vacation at Camilo's town and hacienda in the countryside. Lucio is initially hesitant but decides to go after Camilo describes the natural beauty and opportunities to learn about life. They make plans to travel there together within the next day or two.
The document provides information on literature produced under U.S. colonialism in the Philippines. It discusses three groups of writers - those who wrote in Spanish and focused on nationalism, those who wrote in Tagalog and addressed social conditions, and those who wrote in English and imitated American styles. Several notable Filipino authors and their works are then described, including poems, short stories, plays and novels written in languages like Tagalog, Ilocano, Cebuano and Spanish during this period that touched on themes of independence, social issues, and love.
"A Night in the Hills“By: Paz Marquez BenitezMack Perucho
Paz Marquez-Benitez was a pioneering Filipino writer born in 1894 who authored the first modern Filipino short story in English. She taught short story writing at the University of the Philippines and influenced many writers, founding the Philippine Women's College which is now the Philippine Women's University. Her short story "A Night in the Hills" describes a man who fulfills his dream of visiting a forest but finds it is not what he imagined.
Philippine literature during spanish eraTrisha Dizon
During Spanish colonization of the Philippines from 1565-1898, literature began to flourish. The Spanish initially tried to suppress native oral traditions and promote Catholic teachings, but the native traditions survived. They began translating religious materials to local languages, training natives as translators who then began writing original works in Spanish and their native tongues. Notable early writers in Tagalog included Gaspar Aquino de Belen and Francisco Baltazar. Secular Spanish literature also influenced the development of Tagalog poetic drama and novels. The national hero Jose Rizal furthered development of the Filipino novel form with his works critiquing Spanish colonial rule. Other prominent writers arose who were influenced by Rizal and aimed to promote reform
The story follows a teenage boy in 1930s Philippines who buys pandesal (bread of salt) every morning from a bakery near the house of his classmate Aida, of whom he has grown fond. He joins a private band in hopes of earning money to buy Aida a gift. However, during a performance, he embarrasses himself in front of Aida. Humiliated, he realizes he is still too immature to face reality, like the pandesal that is not yet ready in the bakery. The story explores themes of young love across social classes and the boy's coming of age.
This document discusses Zoilo Galang, the author of the story "A Child of Sorrow". It provides biographical details of Galang's life and education. It also summarizes the plot of "A Child of Sorrow", including the inciting incident where the main character Lucio meets Rosa, and the resolution where both Lucio's father and Rosa die, leaving him in sorrow. The document analyzes how Galang's own life influenced his novel, including his focus on provincial life and the oppression of Filipinos in society.
Mareng Mensiya was a mistress of a policeman who lived comfortably with her daughter Mely, but struggled as a widow working as a laundrywoman after her husband died. When her daughter Mely eloped and her son-in-law lost his job, they left Mareng Mensiya who worked as an unpaid servant in different households until she passed away in the home of the narrator who cared for her in her final days. The story depicts Mareng Mensiya's life and fate after losing her comfortable life and being abandoned by her daughter.
Philippine Literature during the American Period (Group 4)Giancarlo Trani
Philippine literature during the American period from 1900-1941 saw the development of writing in Spanish, Tagalog, and English. Notable writers emerged in each language and explored themes of nationalism, freedom, and anti-colonialism. Newspapers also proliferated during this time, with some of the earliest including El Grito del Pueblo, El Nuevo Dia, and Manila Daily Bulletin. Literature was influenced by growing American presence through new education systems and the spread of the English language. Overall, this period marked the transition of Philippine literature across different mediums and languages.
This document is an excerpt from the novel "A Child of Sorrow" by Zoilo M. Galang. It summarizes the first chapter, titled "Vacation Days". The chapter introduces the main characters Lucio and Camilo, who are school friends. Camilo invites Lucio to spend his school vacation at Camilo's town and hacienda in the countryside. Lucio is initially hesitant but decides to go after Camilo describes the natural beauty and opportunities to learn about life. They make plans to travel there together within the next day or two.
The document provides information on literature produced under U.S. colonialism in the Philippines. It discusses three groups of writers - those who wrote in Spanish and focused on nationalism, those who wrote in Tagalog and addressed social conditions, and those who wrote in English and imitated American styles. Several notable Filipino authors and their works are then described, including poems, short stories, plays and novels written in languages like Tagalog, Ilocano, Cebuano and Spanish during this period that touched on themes of independence, social issues, and love.
"A Night in the Hills“By: Paz Marquez BenitezMack Perucho
Paz Marquez-Benitez was a pioneering Filipino writer born in 1894 who authored the first modern Filipino short story in English. She taught short story writing at the University of the Philippines and influenced many writers, founding the Philippine Women's College which is now the Philippine Women's University. Her short story "A Night in the Hills" describes a man who fulfills his dream of visiting a forest but finds it is not what he imagined.
Philippine literature during spanish eraTrisha Dizon
During Spanish colonization of the Philippines from 1565-1898, literature began to flourish. The Spanish initially tried to suppress native oral traditions and promote Catholic teachings, but the native traditions survived. They began translating religious materials to local languages, training natives as translators who then began writing original works in Spanish and their native tongues. Notable early writers in Tagalog included Gaspar Aquino de Belen and Francisco Baltazar. Secular Spanish literature also influenced the development of Tagalog poetic drama and novels. The national hero Jose Rizal furthered development of the Filipino novel form with his works critiquing Spanish colonial rule. Other prominent writers arose who were influenced by Rizal and aimed to promote reform
The story follows a teenage boy in 1930s Philippines who buys pandesal (bread of salt) every morning from a bakery near the house of his classmate Aida, of whom he has grown fond. He joins a private band in hopes of earning money to buy Aida a gift. However, during a performance, he embarrasses himself in front of Aida. Humiliated, he realizes he is still too immature to face reality, like the pandesal that is not yet ready in the bakery. The story explores themes of young love across social classes and the boy's coming of age.
During the Spanish period in Philippine literature from 1565-1872:
- Literature flourished as the Spanish introduced Christianity, the Spanish language, and translated ancient Filipino works. Genres included religious texts, grammars, folk songs, plays, and poems.
- Early works were Christian doctrines and folktales translated to Tagalog. Poetry and plays grew increasingly popular and dealt with love, politics, and religion.
- Spanish colonialism influenced Philippine literature through the propagation of Christianity, the imposition of the Spanish language, and the introduction of European genres and traditions.
Philippines and Philippine Literature in EnglishEzr Acelar
This poem by Rafael Zulueta de Costa honors Jose Rizal and other martyred heroes who fought for Philippine independence. It urges Rizal and the spirits of the brave not to rest in peace yet, as there is still work to be done. The land and people need their young blood and example of sacrifice to infuse strength and courage into the "thin anaemic veins" of the nation. Only when the people see the example of the martyrs and become as strong and resilient as the molave tree on the hillside, able to withstand all storms, will Rizal and the heroes' dream of freedom be fully realized. The poem calls the martyrs to continue inspiring the people to carry
The document provides biographical information about Filipino author Nick Joaquin, noting that he was born in 1917 in Manila and had a career as a journalist and writer. It discusses his early education, including having his first work published at age 17, and career representing the Philippines in international literary events and serving on government commissions. The summary highlights key facts about Joaquin's background and career accomplishments.
This document summarizes Philippine literature during the American period from 1900-1941. It describes 3 groups of writers - those writing in Spanish who focused on nationalism, those writing in Tagalog who lamented country conditions and promoted the native tongue, and those writing in English who initially imitated American styles and themes but later found their own voice. It provides details on notable writers from each group such as Nick Joaquin, Carlos Romulo, Paz Marquez Benitez, and NVM Gonzalez and their significant literary works.
The document discusses literature in the Philippines under the republic from 1946-1985. It describes how the country transitioned from a Euro-Hispanic style of literature to an Anglo-American style due to US influence through programs like the Fulbright exchange. This led to a merging of traditions as indigenous styles blended with the two dominant foreign traditions. It also discusses how existentialist works came to the Philippines in the 1950s following the deaths of Ramon Magsaysay and Claro Recto, leaving the cultural scene open to more US influence. This period saw Filipino writers exploring identity and developing a uniquely Filipino literary tradition by combining multiple influences.
Urbana At Felisa, Footnote to Youth and The Nanking Storestephenestilo
The story is about a book published in the 19th century called Urbana at Felisa by Modesto de Castro. Written in Tagalog, it consists of 34 letters exchanged between members of a family in Paombong, Bulacan that provide advice on proper Christian conduct and behavior expected of a middle-class family at the time. In the letters, Urbana advises her younger siblings Felisa and Honesto, who remained in Paombong, on upholding Christian values and social norms while she studies in Manila. The story explores the duties and responsibilities in both secular and spiritual life from birth to death. Urbana at Felisa enjoyed widespread popularity for promoting purity, virtues, and values that shaped
REGION XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) Philippine Literature
LITERARY WORKS
ULAHINGAN, INDARAPATRA AT SULAYMAN,
MONKI, MAKIL & THE MONKEYS, LAMGE
AUTHOR/S
JAIME AN LIM (1946-present)
The story "Scent of Apples" is about Celestino Fabia, a Filipino immigrant farmer living in America. He feels lonely and longs for the Philippines. One night, he meets the narrator and invites him to his farm, where the narrator experiences Fabia's hospitality but also sees how the scent of apples reminds Fabia of his homeland. The story illustrates the isolation, loneliness and loss of identity that immigrant Filipinos often feel living in a new country.
"May Day Eve" is a short story written by Filipino National Artist Nick Joaquin. Written after World War II, it became one of Joaquin's “signature stories” that became a classic in Philippine literature in English. Together with Joaquin's other stories like The Mass of St. Sylvester, Doña Jeronima and Candido’s Apocalypse, May Day Eve utilized the theme of "magic realism" long before the genre was made a trend in Latin American novels. Published in 1947, it is a story originally intended for adult readers, but has later become a required and important reading material for Filipino students.
Critical Interpretation of a literary text using the story dead star by paz b...WELLAFERNANDEZ
Grade 11 lesson critical interpretation of a literary text using the story dead star by Paz Benitez
*Formalist approach
*Feminist approach
*Historical approach
*Marxist approach
The summary provides key details about Jose Garcia Villa's short story "Footnote to Youth" in 3 sentences:
Dudong is a 17-year-old man who impatiently waits to tell his father of his love for Teang and desire to marry her, however questions arise about their young age. Years later, when Dudong and Teang have 7 children together and Teang's body has been worn down by childbearing, their son Blas also announces his wish to marry young, leading Dudong to question if he too will regret it. The story explores the realities of responsibility that set in after the idealism of youthful love.
The document provides biographical information about Nick Joaquin, a renowned Filipino writer. It notes that he had his first piece published at age 17 and went on to win writing competitions. He worked as a proofreader for newspapers before becoming a renowned intellectual. The document also provides a summary of Joaquin's short story "The Summer Solstice," including details about the plot, characters, themes of gender roles and women's empowerment, and the symbolic elements incorporated into the story.
This document provides context on mimetic theory and Marxism approaches to literary criticism. It then provides background on Filipino writer Manuel Arguilla, his works, and his experiences as a teacher, writer and freedom fighter. The document concludes with an analysis of Arguilla's short story "That Evening at Hacienda Consuelo" including a synopsis, characters, setting, themes and point of view.
The short story "The Doll" by Egmidio Enriquez is about a young boy named Narciso who is often mistaken for a girl because he enjoys playing with dolls. His mother Doña Enchay calls him "Sising" and wants him to look like a girl, while his father Don Endong insists on calling him "Boy" and wants him to behave like a typical boy. Tensions arise between the parents over how Narciso should be raised. In the end, Don Endong breaks the doll to encourage Narciso to embrace his male identity, though Narciso continues to struggle with societal expectations of his gender.
Tyke is the daughter of a mother battling cancer who refuses to show weakness and insists that her daughters not cry about problems. As her mother's health deteriorates and her behavior becomes more erratic, throwing parties and dating younger men, Tyke struggles with her mother's refusal to acknowledge the seriousness of the situation. On Christmas, her mother is hospitalized, forcing the family to spend the holiday there. Though initially portraying herself as tough, Tyke breaks down during a fight with her sister, revealing her true sadness and vulnerability over her mother's declining health.
The document discusses the pre-colonial period in the Philippines and its oral literature traditions. It existed before Spanish colonization in the 1500s and was oral in nature, containing lessons, ideas, and wisdom about life from birth to death. As an oral tradition, it was subject to alterations over time. However, many Filipinos still revere the ideas and traditions from this pre-colonial period. Some forms of oral literature discussed include riddles, proverbs, and folk tales like myths, legends, and fables. Examples of riddles and proverbs from different Philippine languages are also provided.
Filipinos’ Different Ways of Facing the Challenges of Life As Shown in Galang...Angie Magdasoc
The document analyzes the novel "Child of Sorrow" and how different characters deal with challenges in life. It discusses the characters of Lucio, Benito, Camilo, Juan, Rosa, and Oscar. Lucio deals with challenges by pursuing his dreams of education and work, while being supported by his father Benito. However, Rosa struggles more when faced with the revelation that she must marry someone else instead of Lucio. This causes her great sorrow and illness. The analysis examines how people can deal with hardships in diverse ways and be motivated or defeated by them.
This is the inspiring tale of a humble Salvadoran campesino who rose from his precarious status as an illegal immigrant in the United States to realize the American Dream and became a millionaire. It is the story of a man who left his small village barefoot, his pockets empty, with only a single change of clothing and a suitcase full of dreams, who reached the pinnacle of success in the world´s greatest economic power.
Visítanos: http://www.elsalvadorebooks.com
During the Spanish period in Philippine literature from 1565-1872:
- Literature flourished as the Spanish introduced Christianity, the Spanish language, and translated ancient Filipino works. Genres included religious texts, grammars, folk songs, plays, and poems.
- Early works were Christian doctrines and folktales translated to Tagalog. Poetry and plays grew increasingly popular and dealt with love, politics, and religion.
- Spanish colonialism influenced Philippine literature through the propagation of Christianity, the imposition of the Spanish language, and the introduction of European genres and traditions.
Philippines and Philippine Literature in EnglishEzr Acelar
This poem by Rafael Zulueta de Costa honors Jose Rizal and other martyred heroes who fought for Philippine independence. It urges Rizal and the spirits of the brave not to rest in peace yet, as there is still work to be done. The land and people need their young blood and example of sacrifice to infuse strength and courage into the "thin anaemic veins" of the nation. Only when the people see the example of the martyrs and become as strong and resilient as the molave tree on the hillside, able to withstand all storms, will Rizal and the heroes' dream of freedom be fully realized. The poem calls the martyrs to continue inspiring the people to carry
The document provides biographical information about Filipino author Nick Joaquin, noting that he was born in 1917 in Manila and had a career as a journalist and writer. It discusses his early education, including having his first work published at age 17, and career representing the Philippines in international literary events and serving on government commissions. The summary highlights key facts about Joaquin's background and career accomplishments.
This document summarizes Philippine literature during the American period from 1900-1941. It describes 3 groups of writers - those writing in Spanish who focused on nationalism, those writing in Tagalog who lamented country conditions and promoted the native tongue, and those writing in English who initially imitated American styles and themes but later found their own voice. It provides details on notable writers from each group such as Nick Joaquin, Carlos Romulo, Paz Marquez Benitez, and NVM Gonzalez and their significant literary works.
The document discusses literature in the Philippines under the republic from 1946-1985. It describes how the country transitioned from a Euro-Hispanic style of literature to an Anglo-American style due to US influence through programs like the Fulbright exchange. This led to a merging of traditions as indigenous styles blended with the two dominant foreign traditions. It also discusses how existentialist works came to the Philippines in the 1950s following the deaths of Ramon Magsaysay and Claro Recto, leaving the cultural scene open to more US influence. This period saw Filipino writers exploring identity and developing a uniquely Filipino literary tradition by combining multiple influences.
Urbana At Felisa, Footnote to Youth and The Nanking Storestephenestilo
The story is about a book published in the 19th century called Urbana at Felisa by Modesto de Castro. Written in Tagalog, it consists of 34 letters exchanged between members of a family in Paombong, Bulacan that provide advice on proper Christian conduct and behavior expected of a middle-class family at the time. In the letters, Urbana advises her younger siblings Felisa and Honesto, who remained in Paombong, on upholding Christian values and social norms while she studies in Manila. The story explores the duties and responsibilities in both secular and spiritual life from birth to death. Urbana at Felisa enjoyed widespread popularity for promoting purity, virtues, and values that shaped
REGION XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) Philippine Literature
LITERARY WORKS
ULAHINGAN, INDARAPATRA AT SULAYMAN,
MONKI, MAKIL & THE MONKEYS, LAMGE
AUTHOR/S
JAIME AN LIM (1946-present)
The story "Scent of Apples" is about Celestino Fabia, a Filipino immigrant farmer living in America. He feels lonely and longs for the Philippines. One night, he meets the narrator and invites him to his farm, where the narrator experiences Fabia's hospitality but also sees how the scent of apples reminds Fabia of his homeland. The story illustrates the isolation, loneliness and loss of identity that immigrant Filipinos often feel living in a new country.
"May Day Eve" is a short story written by Filipino National Artist Nick Joaquin. Written after World War II, it became one of Joaquin's “signature stories” that became a classic in Philippine literature in English. Together with Joaquin's other stories like The Mass of St. Sylvester, Doña Jeronima and Candido’s Apocalypse, May Day Eve utilized the theme of "magic realism" long before the genre was made a trend in Latin American novels. Published in 1947, it is a story originally intended for adult readers, but has later become a required and important reading material for Filipino students.
Critical Interpretation of a literary text using the story dead star by paz b...WELLAFERNANDEZ
Grade 11 lesson critical interpretation of a literary text using the story dead star by Paz Benitez
*Formalist approach
*Feminist approach
*Historical approach
*Marxist approach
The summary provides key details about Jose Garcia Villa's short story "Footnote to Youth" in 3 sentences:
Dudong is a 17-year-old man who impatiently waits to tell his father of his love for Teang and desire to marry her, however questions arise about their young age. Years later, when Dudong and Teang have 7 children together and Teang's body has been worn down by childbearing, their son Blas also announces his wish to marry young, leading Dudong to question if he too will regret it. The story explores the realities of responsibility that set in after the idealism of youthful love.
The document provides biographical information about Nick Joaquin, a renowned Filipino writer. It notes that he had his first piece published at age 17 and went on to win writing competitions. He worked as a proofreader for newspapers before becoming a renowned intellectual. The document also provides a summary of Joaquin's short story "The Summer Solstice," including details about the plot, characters, themes of gender roles and women's empowerment, and the symbolic elements incorporated into the story.
This document provides context on mimetic theory and Marxism approaches to literary criticism. It then provides background on Filipino writer Manuel Arguilla, his works, and his experiences as a teacher, writer and freedom fighter. The document concludes with an analysis of Arguilla's short story "That Evening at Hacienda Consuelo" including a synopsis, characters, setting, themes and point of view.
The short story "The Doll" by Egmidio Enriquez is about a young boy named Narciso who is often mistaken for a girl because he enjoys playing with dolls. His mother Doña Enchay calls him "Sising" and wants him to look like a girl, while his father Don Endong insists on calling him "Boy" and wants him to behave like a typical boy. Tensions arise between the parents over how Narciso should be raised. In the end, Don Endong breaks the doll to encourage Narciso to embrace his male identity, though Narciso continues to struggle with societal expectations of his gender.
Tyke is the daughter of a mother battling cancer who refuses to show weakness and insists that her daughters not cry about problems. As her mother's health deteriorates and her behavior becomes more erratic, throwing parties and dating younger men, Tyke struggles with her mother's refusal to acknowledge the seriousness of the situation. On Christmas, her mother is hospitalized, forcing the family to spend the holiday there. Though initially portraying herself as tough, Tyke breaks down during a fight with her sister, revealing her true sadness and vulnerability over her mother's declining health.
The document discusses the pre-colonial period in the Philippines and its oral literature traditions. It existed before Spanish colonization in the 1500s and was oral in nature, containing lessons, ideas, and wisdom about life from birth to death. As an oral tradition, it was subject to alterations over time. However, many Filipinos still revere the ideas and traditions from this pre-colonial period. Some forms of oral literature discussed include riddles, proverbs, and folk tales like myths, legends, and fables. Examples of riddles and proverbs from different Philippine languages are also provided.
Filipinos’ Different Ways of Facing the Challenges of Life As Shown in Galang...Angie Magdasoc
The document analyzes the novel "Child of Sorrow" and how different characters deal with challenges in life. It discusses the characters of Lucio, Benito, Camilo, Juan, Rosa, and Oscar. Lucio deals with challenges by pursuing his dreams of education and work, while being supported by his father Benito. However, Rosa struggles more when faced with the revelation that she must marry someone else instead of Lucio. This causes her great sorrow and illness. The analysis examines how people can deal with hardships in diverse ways and be motivated or defeated by them.
This is the inspiring tale of a humble Salvadoran campesino who rose from his precarious status as an illegal immigrant in the United States to realize the American Dream and became a millionaire. It is the story of a man who left his small village barefoot, his pockets empty, with only a single change of clothing and a suitcase full of dreams, who reached the pinnacle of success in the world´s greatest economic power.
Visítanos: http://www.elsalvadorebooks.com
Rizal's love interests and famous linesgraycermazaru
This document provides biographical information about Jose Rizal and summaries of his relationships with nine women in his life. It describes each woman's name, background, and relationship with Rizal based on passages from his writings. The document also reflects on Rizal's personality as a lover and lessons that can be learned from his experience with love and relationships.
$25 for short notice & tons of reading...... Due SundayLITR221.docxmarilynnhoare
This document is a discussion prompt for an American Literature course focusing on works from the Civil War to present that deal with racial and ethnic identity. It includes 3 parts for students to respond to in their weekly forum post. Part I asks students to discuss a surprising fact about one of the authors. Part II discusses how changing the location in the works might affect perspective. Part III examines the strong female characters in some of the works and asks students to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of one character. The prompt requires a minimum 300 word response engaging with at least two classmates' posts.
The story is about a woman named Madame Loisel who is unhappy with her modest circumstances as the wife of a low-level clerk. When her husband receives an invitation to a party hosted by the Minister of Education, she has nothing suitable to wear. Her husband gives her 400 francs to buy a dress. On the night of the party, she realizes she has no jewelry to wear and borrows a diamond necklace from her wealthy friend Madame Forestier. Madame Loisel is a great success at the party but in her excitement, she loses the diamond necklace. She and her husband spend the next several years working to replace the necklace and pay off their debt to Madame Forestier.
Paz Marquez-Benitez was born in 1894 in Lucena City, Philippines. She was among the first generation of Filipinos educated under the American system using English. She wrote the first modern Filipino short story in English, "Dead Stars," in 1925. Marquez-Benitez had a significant influence on many Filipino writers as a teacher at the University of the Philippines. She helped establish women's education and publishing in the Philippines. The annual Paz Marquez-Benitez Lectures honor her contributions to developing Philippine literature in English.
Information on Brown Girl, Brownstones for the CAPE Literatures in English students who are studying this Paule Marshall text about a young girl's coming of age in New York in the 1930's and 1940's
Jose Rizal spent a happy childhood in Calamba, where he displayed early talents and achievements. He wrote his first poem at age 8 and first drama at age 8, both in Tagalog. He enjoyed magic performances and gave his own magic shows. His childhood was influenced by his family, priests, and Spanish abuses, which awakened his patriotism and desire to help his oppressed people.
This program can be used for El Dia in April. The history of El Dia is presented and book suggestions for middle school readers using books for global understanding.
The document summarizes Doris Lessing's short story "Flight". It includes biographical information about Lessing and contextualizes the setting of the story in southern Africa. The summary then outlines the plot of the story in which an old grandfather struggles to accept his granddaughter Alice's plans to marry. He sees her like his favorite pet pigeon that he wants to keep caged. In the end, he learns to let her go, just as he releases the pigeon, accepting that growing up means children gain their independence.
This short story by William Faulkner describes the life of Miss Emily Grierson in a small Southern town after her father's death. The townspeople are curious to see inside her home for the first time in years after she passes away. When alive, Miss Emily resisted the town's modernizing influences and taxes. After rejecting several suitors, she lived a reclusive life until her mysterious death.
This short story follows a relationship between a man and woman, Luz, during World War I. They meet while he is recovering from an injury in the hospital where she works. They fall in love and want to marry, but are unable to before he returns to the front. After the war, they plan to marry once he finds a job, but while waiting for him in Italy, Luz begins a relationship with the major of an army battalion stationed in her town and writes to call off their engagement. The story follows the development and dissolution of their romance.
This document provides guidance on analyzing short stories by discussing various elements to examine, including significances both small and large, narrative structure, connections and causality, narrative voice, focality and perspective, characterization, and interrelations between elements. It uses examples from short stories by Raymond Carver and Ernest Hemingway to illustrate concepts like narrative voice, focality, and examining a story's elements together.
The graphic novel depicts the story of Rosa Parks and her fight against segregation in the 1950s. It describes the Montgomery bus boycott and the suffering Parks and her family endured, but ends on a happy note of Parks marching with Martin Luther King Jr.
The book is recommended for teaching about the history of black suffrage and courageous people who fought for equality. It could also be used to demonstrate different book styles and formats.
This document provides a comparison of the characters and settings in the short stories "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner and "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin. Both stories depict older women living isolated lives. The document analyzes how the authors use setting elements like the houses and character descriptions of Emily and Louise to convey attitudes toward love and death. Emily and Louise experience changes in how they view love over the course of the stories that end in their deaths. The houses are also significant settings that reflect details from the authors' own lives and the changing feelings of the characters.
1) The document describes the evolution of an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) program for first-year medical students at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia from 1975-1977. It aimed to develop students' English communication skills to support their medical studies.
2) Initial conditions found students' English abilities were very low. The first year focused on remedial English, while the second year introduced a new three-stage ESP curriculum integrating English and medical content.
3) The ESP curriculum was directly influenced by students' needs and the progression of their basic science courses. It emphasized target skills and comprised a mix of ESP and general English components tailored to students' language levels and integrated with their medical faculty's
- The document describes an intensive 7-week English course for overseas graduate students attending Manchester University with insufficient English abilities.
- It focused on developing skills in listening comprehension, note-taking, and academic writing through practice exercises and model texts.
- Key challenges identified included students having difficulty understanding spoken English, taking accurate and complete notes during lectures, and producing written work in an appropriate academic style and register for their studies.
The curriculum is continuously evolving to meet the needs of a modern community. It is based on the needs of both individuals and society as a whole. The curriculum is developed through democratic efforts of various stakeholders and takes long-term planning and evaluation. It provides a complex of instructional details and materials to support logical sequencing of subjects. The curriculum also complements other community programs through cooperation.
Agbay yen psychologicalfoundationofeducationflattsph
The document summarizes key aspects of psychology as it relates to curriculum development, including four major psychological perspectives:
1) Behaviorism, including the work of Pavlov on classical conditioning and Thorndike on instrumental conditioning and his laws of learning.
2) B.F. Skinner expanded on Thorndike's work through his theory of operant conditioning using positive and negative reinforcement and punishment.
3) Curriculum developers must understand principles of how students learn based on these psychological theories to design effective curricula that facilitate learning.
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Agbay, Noralyn G. Dr. Yolanda D. Reyes
II-ELLA Philippine Literature
Novel Analysis
A Child of Sorrow
(Zoilo M. Galang, 1922)
SUMMARY
Chapter 1: Vacation Days
In this chapter, the story revolves around the introduction of the character. Lucio Soliman,
a very poetic man who resides in Fertile Ville would prefer to read books all day. Camilo, his
friend who lives in the beautiful town of Merry Town invited Lucio to come with him to spend
their vacation. Lucio’s father, Benito Soliman allowed him to go with Camillo. So the next day
they travel to their destination—about two or three hours rigging.
On their way they passed by “the broken promised and unfulfilled promises of the
Governor of the province of the plains”. The Governor was Don Pancho Ismael. In the same
province, there were peaceful, law-abiding citizens, among whom was Juan dela Cruz, a
benevolent-looking, hardworking and liberty loving man reside.
Also, in not far distant barrio, there also dwelt a middle class, middle-aged woman called
Felipa-On. She is the mother of Rosa Garcia—a blooming flower; fair-built of white Malayan
Complexion; curly hair; graceful steps; kind hearted and modest in character. Another was Oscar
Ramirez, one among the wealthy ones.
Then, the story revolves around Lucio and Rosa from the day they met in an ordinary way.
“I wish to see you again before I leave, angelic beauty. You are a vision, born of love and sweet
fancy. I am yours—I will lay down my life like a cavalier of old ad die for you….” Lucio’s poetic
spirit aroused because of Rosa.
Chapter 2: Till death do us part
It was during one summer morning, Lucio was enjoying nature. He tried to inhale all the
fragrance of the flowers but he could not, for his heart was already full—Rosa.
Rosa, herself came to fill an earthen pitcher with water from the brook. Lucio was lost in
admiration. He did not know how to approach her but he did.
Time passed by when Lucio was able to say his feelings to Rosa but she was not able to
move nor answer back. So, Lucio waited for her answer. But to Rosa it was an enigma, a strange
thing both to her and to her lover.
Poor youth, there he was, in the bosom of Nature soliloquizing—mad with passion and lost
in meditation. To Rosa, she repented why she did not answer and why she was so silent and why
she not tell Lucio at once all that she felt and all that she desired and all that she dreamed day and
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night in order to unload and ease up her aching young heart. She became restless—the virgin of
the meadow.
What was going on between Lucio and Rosa was not a secret to Camilo. Hand in hand
Lucio and Camilo went home. Camilo talking of his field work whilst Lucio talking of his love.
That night, Lucio forgot Juan de la Cruz’s remarks—That Rosa was a woman without a
father.
It was a lovely April morning. Lucio went back to the same place where he was supposed
to hear her answer. He waited. Indeed, time passes so tediously to those who wait and expect
nothing for Lucio became rather impatient until his heart beat low. It is the person who waits and
not the one waited who becomes impatient.
Then, a very soft sound flapping. A distinct form approaching—the rose of his dreams—
awaits a life or death to him.
At last, Rosa softly spoke: “yes, yours till death do us part”—Sampaguita.
Chapter 3: The Transformation of Youth
Swiftly but full of joy, the end of vacation days drew to an end and Lucio with much regret
and heart-pain bade adieu for a tie to his beloved Rosa and to his friend Camilo.
The day of separation had at last come to pass. “Just wait Rosa, and time shall find us the
happiest beings in this world. I will just work hard in order to deserve your affection sweet and
lasting and then we shall marry”.
The Handkerchief, wet by each other’s tears mingled together—then the bearer of the
handkerchief shall feel no sorrow—he or she shall not want for happiness, for joy and love shall
always abide by with the bearer of the handkerchief while the memory lasts—like the Egyptian
amulet. Rosa kept that handkerchief for Lucio could endure sorrow better than his Rosa.
Lucio returned to his native town much perturbed and lost in the mists of the enchanted
world of love. Back home, his father advised him to forget a while the sad thoughts, delve into
the happy realms of book—just like the old days. Be a man and suffer it all bravely like a man.
Lucio tried to forget but he could not. That seemed to him the most impossible. Love
letters between them relieved the sadness. Really they were transformed, and it was love that
transformed them.
Meanwhile, Lucio with Juan became busy forming a Union. A union among young people
who will help each other, which has for its object physical culture, education and fraternal union—
The Rising Generation.
It was first of June, he received a note from his Rosa imploring him in the name of their
love to go and see their Garden Day and participate in the town’s happiness and jubilee. That day,
Governor Ismael was there, also an American Teacher called Uncle Sam, the superintendent of the
Schools; another man well known to Juan de la Cruz was Oscar, a pretender of Rosa. Camilo was
there too, who acted as the ball’s toastmaster. The two, Rosa and Lucio met again though not too
long, Lucio left good Rosa her first kiss.
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Chapter 4: Cup of Sorrow
Every time Rosa will be asked who her father was, she only cry instead of answering it.
Either because she did not know, knowing or she was ashamed of it or else felt the disgrace of her
being born fatherless.
Oscar Ramirez did not cease in his selfish pursuits of love and devotion to Rosa, worrying
her almost to death in spite of the awful fact that he knew from mere gossip that she was engaged
to Lucio, and that they loved each other ever so much. But, he kept on wooing her along lavishing
gifts and numerous favors upon the family that after the lapse of time, the mother of Rosa became
compassionately moved and touched by the good acts of Oscar.
Oscar did his best to have the support of Rosa’s mother and the Governor. The governor
assured him that he will have his wish—to marry Rosa.
The fatal came, it was announced from an unknown source that she would be married to
Oscar.
Camilo and Juan upon hearing that fatal went straight to Rosa. Oscar has none to Rosa
Rosa empowering Women—The Panacea of Life:
“Women are as good as men; strong in soul as they are in body; pure in hear as they are
in mind. The mother who creates grandeur of nations, for they rear the citizens of all climes. They
mould the world at their laps; the character of children; train them for service to humanity. Not
only adorn the world but shed sunshine, perfume and affection. True that there are some lost
women, but there is always an exception—for here on earth good and evil exist side by side.”
Camilo’s letter to Lucio had reached him in time. After reading the letter telling the fatal
rumor –clearly Lucio spoke of his love’s faithlessness. He was eaten by the fever of jealousy,
burning.
A year after he learned that Rosa was forced against her will to love a man she did not by
heart and soul really love. Exactly a year and half, they met again—she fainted in his arm, assured
her that it was all over. Howbeit, it was her dilemma. To disobey her mother was unfilial and to
forsake her lover was faithlessly loathsome. To Lucio, it was her duty to obey her mother. Broken
engagement—The cup of sorrow was full of poison, sadness and misfortune.
Chapter 5: The City of Opportunity
“All is over. Rosa is free to do as she wishes. I only hope to see her happy. I stand always
ready to help her—cruel though fate was to us—and separate though our destiny shall be…Now,
I must get busy!” Man is bigger than his sorrow. Lucio decided to go to Manila and work. Find
his way or else make one. For that is the land of opportunity, where he could labor and shape his
own destiny and be a worthy son of Fertile Valley.
Manila, as land of opportunity to him. Lucio realized more and more that he who knows
more and knows what he really knows is the logical man who commands the best salary, while the
man who know only what is at the surface of things is bound to be at the bottom rung of the ladder.
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Thus, in order to climb up the ladder of achievement Lucio believed that one must do the
superfluous work—work that is dignified and that enhances progress and civilization.
Climb higher every minute, for our allotment of the span of life is at best very short as Juan
de la Cruz advised Lucio. Being busy, he thought he was over Rosa. The life of Lucio in the city
was full of social and business activities. He was one of the members of the leading societies
composed of self-supporting students and employees who were forging ahead into commercial
field and world of belles-letters—into the spot light of Philippine history.
While Lucio was trying his best to move on. Rosa is doing the total opposite. She can't
forget Lucio. By this time, Rosa knew who her father was. It was Ismael. Rosa rebuked her
mother crying: “if you had told me long before, people won’t have called me such a disgraceful
name as A child without a Father”.
Then, a letter was received by Lucio from Rosa. “It is only our love that makes me live.
And I believe that women only live for love. I do, and am still waiting for you….Forget me
not….And believe me, I am still waiting for the promised day….Yours till death do us part”
Chapter 6: At the Carnival
The Queen of Carnival, really she was fair, in appearance all love and in beauty Venus-
like. Dressed in rich colors and in splendor beyond what the words in the compass of human
description could tell. Rosa’s eyes met Lucio’s—they were as if enchanted and fascinated. It was
a fixed momentary glance—surprising and magnetically bewildering, fraught with
incomprehensible sighs and longings.
There at the carnival, they were dancing. Lucio saw Rosa, dancing with the governor, his
father and what more—dancing gaily and merrily with Oscar.
At home. Lucio sat for a moment watching life slip between his helpless fingers. He was
full of regrets uttering in mind: “Why…I could not say she had been faithless to me”. He then
knew that she abhors and loathes and curses to the bottom of her heart. She yearns for peace—for
love and for simplicity—nothing more.
Lucio, even in his dream was terrified by his dear unforgettable being—Rosa. He worked
and worked as work exalteth the workers. His curious officemates asked him why he seemed so
pale and careworn.
As fate had it, the very being he wanted most to avoid came in full view—Rosa. Thanks
to Camilo for a beautiful pair, dancing together—Rosa and Lucio. Later they went to get a drink
and had their chance to talk. The meeting of their eyes was sufficient, they read what could neither
be spoken nor described. The last glance of the lover during that memorable Carnival.
Chapter 7: Blasted Dreams of Happiness
As the carnival ended, so as the joy and merriments of the people. To Lucio, sorrow was
all his—after turning his situation all over, reviewing his past life. He hopelessly wrote: “Born
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of sorrow, I am and a man of sorrow, I shall be…”
Little by little Lucio’s sorrows vanished and little by little he recovered from shock. Time
healed his wounds at last, but the scars of sorrow left their footprint upon his heart in mournful
disillusionment. Pale, thin and forlorn as he was, still his mind or intellect was bright and remained
fresh. He learned from the “school of life” things never to be found in textbooks, how to suffer
humbly; suffer like a man; as Jesus did and as his father told him. Sorrow made him a wiser man
from being a lad. He even sent a telegram to both husband and wife wishing them the best of
conjugal life and every happiness.
One night, there were seen two men walking. They talked. The young man was persistent,
instructing the old man how to grant his wish. Paternal concern was still there for he told the
young man: “Beware of what you do! Swear before heaven and me this night that you will not
harm nor touch even the hair of that girl. Remember, that for any breach of this condition, I will
hold your very life responsible! Swear that you will do no harm to my child—Rosa”
Felipa and Ismael had their conversation as they left sleeping Rosa to Oscar that night.
Felipa tried to convince the Governor not to give their child to another liar like him. That by doing
so, he was as if giving his daughter to a beast—a ruthless animal. When the two went back to the
house, Oscar was gone and Rosa was crying in the dead of the night—what darkness.
Rosa was married to Oscar. People did not know why—forced, traitored of what?
Juan de la Cruz was not as bad as that. He investigated the whole matter in his own way
then he briefly wrote to Lucio. Rosa was raped by Oscar as Camilo was retelling what he knew to
Juan. Rosa was like a crushed bud, fallen and never to bloom.
In the end after all the things had happened in between. Lucio’s father died and three days
later Lucio receive letter of condolence from Rosa; a year after the carnival meeting of Lucio and
Rosa, she reminisced their vow of ”till death do us part” whilst her husband, Oscar was at work
with the Governor; all prayed for the peace as she rested with her eyes closed; a sweet angelic
smile was on her virgin face; her hands were devoutly folded; as if asleep and only dreaming of
the joys and the raptures and ecstasies of heaven. Poor, hopeless woman—with blasted hopes
Thirteen days after, Oscar died too and the people believed that Governor Ismael was the
only person who knew the cause of it.
Days, months and years passed by and from that time on wherever Lucio was seen, men,
women and children pointed to him and said: “there is the child of sorrow!”
Reference: https://memory.loc.gov/service/gdc/scd0001/2009/20090812002ch/20090812002ch.pdf
The Author
Zoilo Galang was born on June 27 1895 in Bacolor, Pampanga. It was said that he was an
encyclopedist, and the very first English-language Filipino novelist.
Also, he spent his early life in a Bucolic town famed for its writers and artist. He lived
with influenced of Spanish culture but was raised and gained consciousness under American
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culture. He went to school at the Bacolor Elementary School and then went to Manila to study at
the Escuela de Derecho, the country’s eminent law school where he graduated in 1919. A self-
starter, he learned typing and stenography in English and Spanish all by himself. Attracted to the
English language, he took special courses at the University of the Philippines in 1925, then went
to Columbia University for further studies in Literature.
After which, he began to write books of fiction, biography, and philosophy.His early poems
saw print of the Kapampangan paper, “E Mngabiran”. He authored “ A Child of Sorrow”, the first
English novel written by Filipino. This was later made into a movie in 1930. Other notable works
include “ Nadia”, “ For Dreams Must Die”, “Springtime”, “ Leaders of the Philippines”, “Glimpse
of the worlds”, “ Life and Success”, Master of Destiny”, “Unisophy”, and “Barrio Life”
But his greatest opus undoubtedly is the Encyclopedia of the Philippines, which began as a
10 volume set when first printed. Galang himself, edited and wrote entries for the book set which
covered Philippine literature, biography, commerce and industry, art, education, religion,
government, science, history and builders of the new Philippines. The Encyclopedia of the
Philippines came with a general information and index.
Reference: http://viewsfromthepampang.blogspot.com/2009/08/155-zoilo-galang-kapampangan.html
Biographical Analysis
Upon reading some of his biography, I could infer that a child of sorrow was somehow a
reflection of his own life experiences. Lucio, just like him was fond of reading. The Encyclopedia
of the Philippines which he himself authored was because of his desire to own an encyclopedia
which was only available at their school when he was a student until his father bought him his own
in an installment basis paying 50php per month. Just like Benito Soliman in the story, full
supportive father to his son Lucio.
Galang’s knowledge from reading was evident in the novel. Many part of it that were
mention such Eulysis; Erenia; Egyptian’s amulet; Grecian standard of beauty and the likes attested
to it. Religion as well, the strong Christian influence to him brought by Spaniards was very evident
in the story.
The place in the story, the Province of the Plain obviously referred to Pampanga, his
province. Pampanga, the first Spanish province in Luzon. Farming large fields for it is the
province of the plain was its main source of living portrayed in the story by the Hacienda owned
by the family of Camilo David.
The town, Fertile Valley and Merry Town both resembles the richness of Pampanga.
Fertile having vast range of rich fields and farm lands in Pampanga. Merry portraying the
merriness of the people and their culture. The festivals, celebrations, carnivals, dances that were
mentioned in the story were described in details, an almost exactly as how Kapampangan
celebrated theirs as their tradition.
This novel mirrored not only what was happening in the past but it also help us understand
what had inspired the author to write such beautiful piece of art with the influence of how he was
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brought up by his parents and by his first teacher who was an American educator clearly portrayed
in the story. The existence of Uncle Sam.
The author's ideals and aspirations were also portrayed by the protagonist of the novel.
Historical Analysis
The politics during his time as well had influenced the story. The campaign of the
Governor, the ill tradition during campaign period which was still evident up to these days was
portrayed by Gov. Ismael and Oscar Ramirez.
It was perfectly expressed in some scenes of the novel how the author abhor Governor
Ismael's regime which represents commonwealth governance during his time.
During the time he wrote this novel, form of government was not favorable. American
government only appoint those they think are qualified to rule the town. This was depicted in his
novel wherein Gov. Pancho Ismael, the ill-mannered governor was elected only because he
threatened the workers in his land.
It was also believed that Governor Ismael is Governor Honorio Ventura in real life who
ruled Pampanga from 1916 to 1922. Though it was not sure if he, Gov. Ventura was also “the
broken promised and unfulfilled promises of the Governor of the province of the plains”.
Also, there was a part in the story in which Juan and Lucio formed a Union. A union
among young people who will help each other, which has for its object physical culture, education
and fraternal union—The Rising Generation. Those realizations directed him to pour them out in
words such as the oppression of Filipinos by the corrupted society.
In addition, during the mid-18th to 19th century there was a sentimentalist movement in
Europe and it greatly affected the literary traditions of all writers in the world and one of them was
Galang. Sentimentalism during the 18th century, this is a European idea that emphasized feelings
and emotions, a physical appreciation of God, nature, and other people, rather than logic and reason.
As a result the main theme of Galang's novel is LOVE. The novel also depicts the every aspect of
the 19th century Philippine social, political, and religious life.
Character Analysis
Lucio Soliman.
He is the protagonist. He is a round/dynamic character. Physically I would imagined him
as a man with a slender and well-built with brown hair, dark clear eyes, and a gay and graceful
demeanor. His face was oval and handsome in a truly manly fashion.
Spiritually, he lived to serve God; a very righteous man; guided by principles and ideals.
Intellectually, he is calm pensive and poetic. He is very good in public speaker, one reason
why the governor hated him for he outshined the governor with his speech which also gained
admiration from the people.
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In the story, to me he is not the child of sorrow as what the ending remark says in the novel.
I admired him at the same hated him for he was so Righteous and Ideal that made a girl such Rosa
suffered to death. Advising Rosa to be an obedient and dutiful daughter & just letting go of their
love for each other are breaking scene to me knowing that Rosa was ready to face against all odds
for him. I also dislike him when he doubted his feelings for Rosa, triggered by the issue of Oscar-
Rosa marriage. Rosa’s being a child without a father suddenly became an issue to him.
Camilo David & Juan de la Cruz
Camilo is a flat characters. They were friends of Lucio Soliman. Camilo’s home town
was Merry Town whilst his uncle was in Fertile Valley, the place of Lucio.
Juan de la Cruz is a round character. At first I thought he will be the antagonist of the
novel but later it turned out that he will be one of the true friend to Lucio & Rosa. He initiated
an investigation to what was really going on.
Both of them supported and comforted Rosa and Lucio. The lines which I liked the most
from them was: “Come with you? We will not come with you… We will accompany you!”.—
True Friend indeed.
Governor Pancho Ismael
He is a flat character. He is the corrupt governor of Merry Town. Father of Rosa.
In the novel, he is “the broken promised and unfulfilled promises of the Governor of the
province of the plains”. The broken promise not only to the province but also to unfortunate
women of the novel, Felipa and Rosa.
Oscar Ramirez
He is a flat character and the antagonist. He loved everybody, if they also loved him. He
was a patriot, but his patriotism was only for himself. He worked with the Governor and if not for
him Rosa would not suffer to death. Rapist and husband of Rosa. He also suffered in the later
part of the story being in the far away den of brutes and died after Rosa’s which I think was the
revenge and the fulfillment of the threat to him by the Governor.
Felipa-On
Flat character too. The second unfortunate woman for her mother was the first and Rosa
was the third. Mother of Rosa. I admired her maternal love for Rosa but I dislike what she did in
the story. Maybe because of the societal pressure during those time when Illegitimates were not
yet accepted. Another is that she was too weak, for she just let her daughter the same misfortune
she had with the Governor. She knew it already but she just let it happened.
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Rosa Garcia
Protagonist and has dynamic/round character. A blooming flower; fair-built of white
Malayan complexion; curly hair and graceful steps; kind-hearted and modest; simple and artless;
with beautiful body harbored a pure heart and honest soul. Regarded as: one of the lovely virgin
creations of Raphael.; the April morn—fresh as morning dew; lovey as June flower; Madonna of
Angelo; Virgin of the Plain; A child without a father and to me she is the Child of Sorrow. For
all she had been through from her childhood up to her coffin she stood strong; faithful; dutiful and
obedient woman. She’s an inspiration, she suffered because that was what the people whom she
love wanted to but never hated them and always forgiving. Her mother and Lucio who were
supposed to care had loved her the painful way.
Some lines worth pondering with
from Rosa Garcia—Empowering Women—the Child of Sorrow
“Women are as good as men; strong in soul as they are in body; pure in hear as they are
in mind. The mother who creates grandeur of nations, for they rear the citizens of all climes. They
mould the world at their laps; the character of children; train them for service to humanity. Not
only adorn the world but shed sunshine, perfume and affection. True that there are some lost
women, but there is always an exception—for here on earth good and evil exist side by side.”
from Lucio Soliman
“you are the sole master of yourself , architect of your own destinies”
“it is practice, constant practice, untiring practice that makes man perfect in whatever they
do”
“work or read 16hours a day: work if is work; play if is play; rest then rest soundly”
“duty before pleasure” –the principle that made Lucio decide to just let Rosa suffered to
death.
“the man who uses his brain and talents is called lucky, while the man who ignores these
assets is unlucky and that is all there is to Luck—no regret in it but manly labor”
from Benito Soliman
“when sorrow comes, they come not singly but in battalion. Some drift us along into the
dark sea of despearation”
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“be a man and suffer it all bravely like a man”
Symbolism
The Sampaguita
The symbol of their love; their till death do us part. It was chosen by Rosa among other
and have it kept by Lucio. Like their love, pure and honest, though it is small, it can spread huge
enchanting fragrance all over once bloomed.
The handkerchief—like Egyptian Amulet
Though were apart, they were bonded by the mingled tears of each other as it symbolizes
their suffering. It was kept by Rosa believing that the bearer of it shall feel no sorrow—he or she
shall not want for happiness; for joy and love shall always abide by with the bearer of the
handkerchief while the memory lasts. Though Rosa doubted by asking that when the tears faded
and only the salt remained would it not be the sadder still? He explained that it is like the Egyptian
amulet that will protect them from misfortunes.
But I think the opposite had happened, because most of misfortune happened to Rosa whilst
success in carrier and lesser misfortune happened to Lucio.
The Novel
The novel was not mere love story of Lucio and Rosa. It depicts tradition, culture and
multitude principles on different facet of life. Love and Sacrifices; Obedience of a child to his or
her parents; Judgement and societal stereotyping; Injustice in Politics; Nationalism in their
speeches; Poetics in their letters; Friendship; Courage in hardships; Faithfulness in vows; Integrity
in service; Dignity of a woman; Responsibility of a man; Sacredness of marriage; Spiritual Faith
and many more lesson in every detail of the scene in the novel.
As the title implies, A Child of Sorrow discusses the different lesson found in different
sorrow in life from birth to death that one may encounter in real life.