Ironic Truth
The Ironic Truth – an Analysis of Mikhail Bulgakov’s The Master of Margarita
A Thesis
Presented to the Department of Literature
UST
College of Nursing
In partial fulfillment of the requirements in Literature 101
Word Literature
Jeanne Claire Borja
March, 2013
DEDICATION I dedicate this book to my family; my mom, dad and my little sister, Jadie. I also dedicate this book to all the Filipinos who had experienced the same fate of fear and inhibitions in order to conform to the norms of the society but have managed to fight their way to freedom.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to thank our dear professor, Prof. Elmer Hibek Ph.D. for guiding me throughout the selection and completion of this novel. To my parents who support me in everything that I do and never fail to shower me with their love. To my classmates, 3NUR2 Batch 2014 who encouraged me throughout the writing of this thesis and inspired me as well. And most of all to God Almighty who inspired me and guided me along the way and that without His help I could have never have finish this.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………………………3
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
A. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………….4 B.STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM………………………………………9 C. SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY…………………………………………….10 D. SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY………………………….10 E. DEFINITION OF TERMS………………………………………………...11
CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1. FOREIGN STUDIES…………………………………………………….12
CHAPTER 3: SUMMARY
CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION
CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR
CURRICULUM VITAE
I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND A. INTRODUCTION “Cowardice is the worst human offense” was uttered by Yeshuah Ha-Nostri in the Chapter 2 of The Master and Margarita to Pontius Pilate. When we think about it, it is when in fear that we are inhibited, we tend to hide from the truth or tend to keep the truth in itself. It drives one to
A Thesis
Presented to the Department of Literature
UST
College of Nursing
In partial fulfillment of the requirements in Literature 101
Word Literature
Jeanne Claire Borja
March, 2013
DEDICATION I dedicate this book to my family; my mom, dad and my little sister, Jadie. I also dedicate this book to all the Filipinos who had experienced the same fate of fear and inhibitions in order to conform to the norms of the society but have managed to fight their way to freedom.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to thank our dear professor, Prof. Elmer Hibek Ph.D. for guiding me throughout the selection and completion of this novel. To my parents who support me in everything that I do and never fail to shower me with their love. To my classmates, 3NUR2 Batch 2014 who encouraged me throughout the writing of this thesis and inspired me as well. And most of all to God Almighty who inspired me and guided me along the way and that without His help I could have never have finish this.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………………………3
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
A. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………….4 B.STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM………………………………………9 C. SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY…………………………………………….10 D. SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY………………………….10 E. DEFINITION OF TERMS………………………………………………...11
CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1. FOREIGN STUDIES…………………………………………………….12
CHAPTER 3: SUMMARY
CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION
CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR
CURRICULUM VITAE
I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND A. INTRODUCTION “Cowardice is the worst human offense” was uttered by Yeshuah Ha-Nostri in the Chapter 2 of The Master and Margarita to Pontius Pilate. When we think about it, it is when in fear that we are inhibited, we tend to hide from the truth or tend to keep the truth in itself. It drives one to
Bibliography: Age: 19 years old Birthday: October 1, 1993 RECOGNITIONS 2nd place Science Quiz Bee, School of the Madeleine (2006) MVP Volleyball, School of the Madeleine (2006) 2nd place Table Tennis, School of the Madeleine (2006) 2nd place Essay Writing Contest, School of the Madeleine (2006) 1st Honor, School of the Madeleine (2007) Best in Science, School of the Madeleine (2007) 4th Honor, Tomas del Rosario College (2008) 4th Honor, Tomas del Rosario College (2009) 1st place Juniors’ Day Dance Competition, Tomas del Rosario College (2009) 1st place Speech Choir Competition, Tomas del Rosario College (2009) 3rd place Cheerdance Competition, Tomas del Rosario College (2009) 3rd Honorable Mention, Tomas del Rosario College (2010) LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES Editor-in-chief, School of the Madeleine School Paper A.Y. 2006-2007 Vice President, Journalism Club, Tomas del Rosario College A.Y Secretary, Service Club, Tomas del Rosario College A.Y. 2008-2009 Literary Editor, EXTRA, Tomas del Rosario College A.Y AFFILIATIONS School of the Madeleine School Paper (2006-2007) Theater Club, School of the Madeleine (2005-2007) Sports Club, School of the Madeleine (2006-2007) Science Club, School of the Madeleine (2006-2007) Rondalla, School of the Madeleine (2005-2007) Service Club, Tomas del Rosario College (2008-2009) Extra, Tomas del Rosario College (2008-2010)