Mens Rea The Writing Style and Feminism of Lakambini Sitoy
MENS REA: THE WRITING STYLE AND
FEMINISM OF LAKAMBINI SITOY
A Thesis Design presented to Dr. Lito Diones, Ed. D.
Of the Graduate School of
Literature, Communication, and Other Languages
School of Arts and Sciences
Cebu Normal University
In Partial Fulfillment of Lit 4007
Masterpieces of Filipino Writers
Farina Dianne C. Abella
October 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE i TABLE OF CONTENTS ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
ABSTRACT iv
Chapter
1 The Problem and Its Scope
Rationale of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 2
Significance of the Study 2
Theoretical Background of the Study 2
Scope and Limitations of the Study 6
Definition of Terms 6
2 Review of Related Readings Review of Related Literature 8
Review of Related Studies 12
3 Literary Research Methodology
Method of Literary Research Used 14
Sources of Data 14
Verbal Data-Gathering Process 14 Phase I – Analysis of the Main Characters 15 Phase II – Instances of Symbolism 15 Phase III – Instances of Figurative Language 16 Phase IV – Background, Influences, and 16 Motivations of Sitoy as a Filipina Writer Phase V – Sitoy’s Writing Style 17
4 Data Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation
5 Summary of Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendation
Summary of Findings 24 Conclusion 25 Recommendations 26 Further Recommendations for Future Researchers 26
WORKS CITED
APPENDICES
Appendix A – Synopsis of the Short Story, Mens Rea
Appendix B – Biography of Lakambini Sitoy
CURRICULUM VITAE OF THE LITERARY RESEARCHER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researcher wishes to acknowledge the following people who inspired her to see this endeavor through to its fruition.
Thank you;
Dr. Lito Diones, Sir Bem for the
FEMINISM OF LAKAMBINI SITOY
A Thesis Design presented to Dr. Lito Diones, Ed. D.
Of the Graduate School of
Literature, Communication, and Other Languages
School of Arts and Sciences
Cebu Normal University
In Partial Fulfillment of Lit 4007
Masterpieces of Filipino Writers
Farina Dianne C. Abella
October 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE i TABLE OF CONTENTS ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
ABSTRACT iv
Chapter
1 The Problem and Its Scope
Rationale of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 2
Significance of the Study 2
Theoretical Background of the Study 2
Scope and Limitations of the Study 6
Definition of Terms 6
2 Review of Related Readings Review of Related Literature 8
Review of Related Studies 12
3 Literary Research Methodology
Method of Literary Research Used 14
Sources of Data 14
Verbal Data-Gathering Process 14 Phase I – Analysis of the Main Characters 15 Phase II – Instances of Symbolism 15 Phase III – Instances of Figurative Language 16 Phase IV – Background, Influences, and 16 Motivations of Sitoy as a Filipina Writer Phase V – Sitoy’s Writing Style 17
4 Data Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation
5 Summary of Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendation
Summary of Findings 24 Conclusion 25 Recommendations 26 Further Recommendations for Future Researchers 26
WORKS CITED
APPENDICES
Appendix A – Synopsis of the Short Story, Mens Rea
Appendix B – Biography of Lakambini Sitoy
CURRICULUM VITAE OF THE LITERARY RESEARCHER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researcher wishes to acknowledge the following people who inspired her to see this endeavor through to its fruition.
Thank you;
Dr. Lito Diones, Sir Bem for the
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