Allende creates‚ for the most part‚ a character’s name to be a hint which helps illustrate an idea of understanding about his or her characteristics or role within the novel. Clara del Valle is a main female character with a significance tied to her name. In Spanish‚ the word “clara” means clear or straightforward. In the story‚ Clara is well-tempered and calm which ultimately leads to her having a clear mind. She also has an interesting ability to look into the future with the help of an unworldly hand
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JOSE W. DIOKNO (1922-1987) Renowned Street Parliamentarian Nationalist‚ and Legal Luminary Jose W. Diokno‚ or "Ka Pepe‚" as he was popularly known‚ was born on February 26‚ 1922 to Ramon Diokno‚ a former associate justice of the Supreme Court‚ and Eleanor Wright‚ an American who became a Filipino citizen. He graduated from elementary school with distinction‚ and finished his secondary education at De La Salle College as valedictorian in 1937. In 1940‚ he earned his bachelor’s degree in commerce
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annus‚ annī (m.) year aurum‚ aurī (n.) gold custōs‚ custōdis (m.) gurad eques‚ equitis (m.) horseman fīnis‚ fīnis (m.) odium‚ odiī (n.) vōx‚ vōcis (f.) voice vultus‚ vultūs (m.) fave altus‚ alta‚ altum tall brevis‚ breve short clārus‚ clāra‚ clārum clear gravis‚ grave serious ut (conjunction + subjunctive) that vel or coniūnx‚ coniugis (m./f.) spouse dominus‚ dominī (m.) mast frāter‚ frātris (m.) brother magister‚ magistrī (m.) teacher discō‚ discere‚ didicī‚ ---- to
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sleeping‚ the Marquesa is struck with the realization that her love for her daughter is a selfish love and she decides to renounce this love and begin a new life. Esteban and Manuel are orphaned twins found on the steps of a convent and raised by Maria del Pilar. When Manuel dies of an infection‚ Esteban is in despair and is about to embark on a new life with Captain Alvarado when he crosses the bridge. Camilla Perichole did not die on the bridge but was a victim nonetheless. Uncle Pio‚ friend
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leave any item unanswered! From “Once More Ermita” by Vicitacion de la Torre 1. Before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) conference‚ which “sprouted” other live-star hotels. Manila Hilton was the place to be seen at. 2. Noted journalist Carmen Guerrero Nakpil‚ who is a native of Ermita‚ points out that Ermita was then a Tagalog Village peopled by free‚ energetic and handsome Malays who drank whine‚ wore gold bangles and treated each other and the Spanish newcomers with exquisite courtesy. 3. Those
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Isabelle Allende and Laura Esquivel use magical realism and the art of Mexican cuisine to structure and develop the core of their literary works in The House of Spirits and Like Water for Chocolate. Elevated passion within each individual lead Tita and Clara to possess control over their own fate/destiny. This terminology promotes and exposes the general idea of gender role throughout the larger society. Their compelling personality traits enhanced the existentialist theme of “importance of the individual”
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Therefore‚ they have no right to rule on any other conduct of such academics. Meanwhile‚ Simuon met with Basilio and again encouraged the young man to join his rebellion and intend to preside over a lot to be forced open in the convent of Sta. Clara to kidnap Maria Clara. But not naibunsod this task because Clara’y Mary died in that afternoon. The students also‚ to makapaglubag their displeasure about the failure gains‚ held a party in Panciteria Macanista de Buen want. In the speech uttered while they
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with and the sister-in-law of Judge Del Valle. She is the other girl of Alfredo Salazar who remains single in her entire life. Julia Salas is a smart girl in a way that she just let go after she knew that Alfredo is engaged to Esperanza. Carmen – Carmen is the sister of Alfredo Salazar and the daughter of Don Julian. She is sensitive to what others might feel and she care towards Esperanza. She also has this “wide” understanding. Donna Adelia – sister of Julia Salas‚ she is small and plump
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Simoun - Crisostomo Ibarra in disguise‚ left for dead at the end of Noli Me Tangere‚ has resurfaced as the wealthy jeweler‚ Simoun‚ sporting a beard‚ blue-tinted glasses‚ and a revolver. Fueled by his mistreatment at the hands of the Spaniards and his fury at Maria Clara’s fate. Basilio - Son of Sisa. A graduating Medical Student who befriended Simoun. This is the same Basilio introduced in Noli Me Tangere. Isagani Villamor - Basilio’s friend‚ ex-beau of Paulita Gomez and the man who removed the explosive lamp
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KEY LITERARY ELEMENTS SETTING The novel The Power and the Glory deals with religious persecution in Mexico after the Mexican Revolution of 1910. There were clashes between the state and the church and under the presidency of Plutarco Elias Calles (1924-28)‚ anti-clerical measures were adopted and organized religion was banned. Calles believed that the Catholic Church was responsible for…………. CHARACTERS Major Characters The Whisky Priest - the protagonist of the book who is supposedly the
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