PHILIPPINE LITERATURE The Japanese Period (1941 – 1945) The Japanese occupation of the Philippines occurred between 1941 and 1945‚ when the Empire of Japan occupied the Commonwealth of the Philippines during World War II. The invasion of the Philippines started on December 8‚ 1941‚ ten hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. As at Pearl Harbor‚ the American aircraft were severely damaged in the initial Japanese attack. Lacking air cover‚ the American Asiatic Fleet in the Philippines withdrew to
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Depression‚ the mothers works long shift which makes it real hard for her to take care of her daughter. A single mother‚ working at a time when a more traditional‚ middle-class‚ stay-at-home. Moms used to me the housewife in American society. Olsen’s story takes us inside the mind of the mother as she faces the role of a breadwinner was a female. The story also gives us overlook of the challenges that her daughter had to face because of she is being the breadwinner. Even though the mother-daughter relationship
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In Tthe story “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan‚ a Chinese immigrant of English language writer‚ starts beingsher essay by with the author stating that while she is not a scholar of English literature‚ but she is trying to give express her personal opinions about regarding English language and how fascinating the language is for hershe finds the language. In addition‚ she explains that language is becomes a powerful tool to evoke an emotion‚ a visual image‚ a complex idea‚ or a simple truth. Furthermore
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According to Japanese mythology‚ the world begins with the birth of seven deities. These seven deities arise and then pass away in what the Japanese call the‚ "plain of high heaven." After this‚ five more couples were born‚ the last named‚ Izanagi and Izanami‚ who were ordered by their peers to consolidate the earth‚ which at this point was a chaos of muddy water. Izanagi and Izanami stood on the bridge of high heaven‚ thought to be the rainbow‚ and dipped their jeweled spear in the murky water
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I picked “Farming the Home Place” at the beginning of this semester is because a particular Japanese American Community story seems more interesting to me than a general immigrants and American Society book. Valerie J. Matsumoto is the author of the book‚ she is a PhD graduated from Stanford and she is a professor in UCLA‚ department of history. “Farming the Home Place” is one of her books about the ethnic community studies. Matsumoto’s books more focus on the study of small rural ethnic communities
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Kelsey’s Story is a testimonial to the experience of the family of a critically ill child. Kelsey is a young child that battled cancer and unfortunately also battled numerous medication errors along the way. Her father tells her of her journey and of obstacles that they encountered in order to educate readers and spread awareness. The major themes that were emphasized while reading Kelsey’s Story were to be an advocate and a support system for your loved ones‚ and to be an advocate for your patient
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Memorial Awards for literature headed by Carlos Palanca Sr. in 1950. (Until now‚ the awards are still being given although the man who founded it has passed away). The awards were given to writers of short stories‚ plays and poetry. The first awardees in its first year‚ (1950-51) short story were the following: First Prize: KUWENTO NI MABUTI by Genoveva Edroza Second Prize: MABANGIS NA KAMAY…MAAMONG KAMAY by Pedro S. Dandan Third Prize: PLANETA‚ BUWAN AT MGA BITUIN by Elpidio P. Kapulong
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of “The Story of an Hour” Freedom is one of the most important things‚ even when it interferes with being married. Kate Choplin wrote novels‚ and short stories about topics related to the time period‚ like stated in the statement “The feminist movement had barely begun‚ and in Louisiana‚ women were still considered to be their husbands’ lawful property” (spark notes). To explain this better‚ “The Story of an Hour” takes place in the 1800’s in the Midwest in a two story house.. “The Story of an Hour”
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The Athapascan Story is a creation story told by American Indians who lived in North America near Canada and Alaska. It tells how Asintmah was the first woman and how she built a loom and wove together the blanket of the earth. She was walking in the forest when everything became still. At this moment‚ she knew that the first humans had been born. The story ends by explaining that the Athapascan people remember the one who gave them life‚ and takes care of the Earth to thank her. Oannes the Fish
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The Story Sweat was really depressing to read and on top of that to defend the antagonist. For the early 1920’s the story shows that there is hope for women who are being domestically abused. I don’t know much about the statistics but I know that spousal abuse was one of the many reasons for the prohibition which was during this time. Something that really stood out to me the first time I was reading this story was that Delia was a working woman. She wasn’t a delicate flower stay at home mom‚ but
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