Critical Literary Analysis

The God Stealer   Author: F. Sionil Jose “The God Stealer” is a short story written by Filipino author F. Sionil José, first published in 1959 he was born on December 3, 1924, and died on January 6, 2022, F. Sionil Jośe was a Filipino writer who was one of the most widely known Authors in the English language. The story explores themes of cultural identity, colonialism, and the personal conflicts that arise from modernity and traditional values. Through the characters’ experiences, José highlights the lasting impact of colonization on identity, the deletion of cultural roots, and the tightness between progress and tradition. The story serves as a touching reflection on the cost of cultural realization and the complexities of self-discovery in a post-colonial society. F. Sionil José is the author of The God Stealer, a story about a Filipino man, Philip Latak, an Ifugao who already has become an urbanized subject in Manila and an American companion Sam Christie. When the two protagonists

Simod sa Limod By: Adonis Durado   Simod sa Limod, a poem written by J. Adonis Durado, based on my understanding, is a poem about a wife who’s been suffering from an abusive husband and silently suffers from the abuse and beatings of her husband for their family to work out until she can no longer tolerate the pain that her husband causes to her. She was someone strong enough to endure all the things that her abusive husband had done to her for their kids, and their marriage but it had gone too far for her and she made a decision to leave along with her two kids       The setting of the poem is probably the hilly regions of the Visayas. The narrative, on the other hand, focuses on a wife or woman who is unwilling to die as a martyr to protect her family. The wife's troubles in life are chronicled by the author, who also shows how she overcame them for their kids' benefit. She felt strong enough to make up for those mistakes, as she didn’t give up on their family that easily, a

  Boy Talk Author: C yrene Joyce Laurante and Bryan Nonay The short story Boy Talk represents the main themes of the tension in relationships, the role of society, and the consequences of victim blaming through the conversation of the generations. Kiko, the main character, interacts with his uncle who has stereotypically masculine perceptions of male-female relations. The uncle encourages Kiko to have multiple relationships and that women should dress well but responsibly in a way as to avoid harassment thus all the responsibility of avoiding harassment lies with women. Nevertheless, some of these concepts are questionable, according to Kiko who argues that is very unfair and that men have to be held responsible for their deeds. Ethical and social justice are among the philosophies that the narrative uses to foreground the moral problematics of victim-blaming while revealing how society sustains gender oppression. In turn, Kiko shows that he uses critical thinking and moral reasoning w

SWEET SUMMER By: Cyan Abad-Jugo This is an enjoyable and meaningful story of happiness and challenges brought by Sweet Summer by Cyan Abad-Jugo, a writer who lets his characters savor some unforgettable summer playfully just like this main character during that fantastic summer vacation. They have formed friendships, learned about themselves, and handled family relationships in the course of the book. The summer fun feels, the freedom, and sadness at the end of the summer are part of the book's themes. By simple writing of Abad becomes heartfelt writing, Abad-Jugo explains to us how summer can change us in its own terms. In our perspective, the story about Abad is connected to us people because summer vacation is one of our best times of the year it makes us happy and it releases all of our stress and depression. SUMMARY The story of a young girl called Sara, the main character in Sweet Summer by Cyan Abad-Jugo, is about her growing-up phase and facing changes of being a teenager d

Tres By: Antonio Carpio Antonio Carpio's "Trees" is a poem that reflects on the importance and splendor of trees, in the world. Carpio’s piece showcases the strength and elegance of trees while proposing that they represent more than an element of the environment—they also symbolize vitality, development, and resilience. The poem frequently touches upon topics such as caring for our environment the unity, among all living beings and the fundamental yet significant part trees hold in both nature and human life. Carpio uses descriptions and a profound respect, for the environment to encourage readers to contemplate the lasting importance of trees in a world that is constantly evolving.   SUMMARY The speaker chooses not to plant a tree in protest of a government order that goes against their autonomy principles and their refusal to follow externally imposed social norms. The speaker denounces the custom of putting civilians like themselves in charge of reforestation projects

THERE WAS THIS REALLY FAT GIRL By: Carla M. Pacis This text is a journey of self-acceptance, the search for peace and the impact of societal expectations. This centers around a young woman, Ana, who only sees herself as her weight. This affects her perception of herself and how people treat her. This story shows how it is to live a life of one who is undervalued and judged for their appearance. This story's narratives delve into the subtleties of self-worth, body image, and judgment. We follow along on her journey as she confronts her insecurities and criticism. This story highlights issues of body-shaming and self-esteem. This underlines interiority, to be able to stand for oneself and be content in a society that values superficial attributes. The text challenges you to reassess your views on self-confidence, beauty and acceptance.    “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” -1 Samuel 16:7 Summa