the truth of its past. When Brazil was first visited by the Portuguese they quickly found that there were rich lands and money to be made off those lands. The coastal areas of Brazil were taken by wealthy settlers‚ this was over 500 years ago. Jorge Amado’s “Captains of the Sands” was written in 1937 and although the main theme was set around a group of orphan children who ran the streets‚ there were political undertones that also told a story of the divide between the rich and the poor. When
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This summer I decided to read one book and two poems (one classical and one contemporary) from Austria. The classical poem I read was De Profundis‚ by Georg Trakl. This poem is about death‚ and specifically a disease. However‚ is not only about death but about his death. He shows it to us by saying: "Spiders look for my heart". A poem that is very different from this one‚ is the poem The Black Death‚ by Matthew Henning. Both poems talk about death and a disease‚ however‚ there is a very big difference
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best editorial writer of this period) Juan F. Salazar‚ Jose M. Hernandez‚ Vicente del Fierro‚ and Francisco M. Africa and Victoriano Yamzon. They pioneered in English poetry. ESSAYS The noted essayists of this time were: Carlos P. Romulo‚ Jorge C. Bocobo‚ Mauro Mendez‚ and Vicente Hilario. Their essays were truly scholarly characterized by sobriety‚ substance and structure. They excelled in the serious essay‚ especially the editorial type. The next group of writers introduced the informal
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AMERICAN PERIOD (1898-1941) Historical Background June 12‚ 1898-Independence day Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo-the first president of the Philippine Republic Fil-American was resulted in the defeat of Gen. Miguel Malvar in 1903 The Peace Movements started a early as 1900 3 Popular Newspapers 1. EL NUEVO DIA (The New Day) – Sergio Osmeña 2. EL GRITO DEL PUEBLO (The Call of the Nation) – Pascual Poblete 3. EL RENACIMIENTO (The Rebirth) – Rafael Palma PLAYS: 1. KAHAPON‚ NGAYON AT BUKAS – Aurelio
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Historical Background The Filipino Revolutionists won against the Spaniards who colonized us for more than 300 years. Our flag was hoisted on June 12‚ 1898 as a symbol of our independence. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was elected the first President of the Philippine Republic but this was short-lived. The Fil.-American was resulted in the defeat of Gen. Miguel Malvar in 1903. The peace movements started as early as 1900. Many Filipinos started writing again and the nationalism of the
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questions how her married life is together with his Bagobo husband and also how is it to be a mother of a baby boy. Their conversation continues and they reach to the point of talking about the tractor drivers of Señora‚ especially the one who was good‚ Amado. After that‚ Tinang finally tells her former Señora about her intention of being there. The baptism of her baby is about to come and she wants Señora to be a Madrina or a Ninang to her child. The relationship between Tinang and her former Señora with
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Tinang gave up her work as her lover‚ Amado‚ deserted their workplace. She’s then married to Inggo whom she gave their first Bagobito. Ford uses flashbacks effectively in highlighting each character and situation being shown. The story takes place over a period of 3 hours or more; with this time Tinang affords to get her former mistress’ approval on becoming his son’s godmother at his baptism ceremony. Also from her mistress‚ she knew that a letter from Amado was send for her stating an excuse for
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This is evident when Carlos finds his brother Amado and Macario fighting in the kitchen. A loud crash brings him running as the kitchen table collapses onto the floor. The two brothers are fighting over Amado’s friends. Carlos does not want to get involved and be forced to take a side. When Amado grabs a knife to use against Macario‚ Carlos has no choice. He hits Amado over the head with a pan. Amado packs his bags and leaves‚ refusing to accept an apology from Carlos. Carlos
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Love at the Cornhusk – Aida Rivera Ford Tinang stopped before the Señora’s gate and adjusted the baby’s cap. The dogs that came to bark at the gate were strange dogs‚ big-mouthed animals with a sense of superiority. They stuck their heads through the hogfence‚ lolling their tongues and straining. Suddenly‚ from the gumamela row‚ a little black mongrel emerged and slithered through the fence with ease. It came to her‚ head down and body quivering. “Bantay. Ay‚ Bantay!” she exclaimed as the little
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of the Estate of the Late Luis D. Tongoy and Ma. Rosario Araneta Vda. de Tongoy‚ petitioners‚ vs. THE HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS‚ MERCEDES T. SONORA‚ JUAN T. SONORA‚ JESUS T. SONORA‚ TRINIDAD T. SONORA‚ RICARDO P. TONGOY‚ CRESENCIANO P. TONGOY‚ AMADO P. TONGOY‚ and NORBERTO P. TONGOY‚ respondents. Facts: This is an action for reconveyance respecting two (2) parcels of land in Bacolod City. The first is Lot No. 1397 of the Cadastral Survey of Bacolod‚ otherwise known as Hacienda Pulo‚ containing
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