About Nick Joaquin Nicomedes Marquez Joaquin (May 4‚ 1917–April 29‚ 2004) was a Filipino writer‚ historian and journalist‚ best known for his short stories and novels in the English language. He also wrote using the pen name Quijano de Manila. Joaquin was conferred the rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines for Literature. He is considered the most important Filipino writer in English‚ and the third most important overall‚ after José Rizal and Claro M. Recto. Biograph Early
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BIOGRAPHY Nicomedes Márquez Joaquín‚ or Nick Joaquín was born in Paco District Paco‚ Manila. He dropped out of high school and did odd jobs on Manila’s waterfront and elsewhere. He taught himself by reading widely at the National Library of the Philippines and the library of his father‚ Leocadio Joaquín‚ who had been a lawyer and a colonel in the Philippine Revolution. This developed further his interest in writing. His mother was named Salome Marquez Joaquin. Joaquín was first published in the literary
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SUMMER SOLSTICE Setting: The main events in the story happened in the Moretas residence and at their townsmini plaza and those happened during the night. Characterization: Donya Lupeng Moreta- long-married woman with three children Don Paeng Moreta- the highly moral husband of Donya Lupeng Guido- young cousin to the Moretas who studied in Spain Amada- the family cook and Entoy’s wife Entoy- the family driver Plot: The story happened during the St. John’s Day‚ Doña Lupeng finds Amada in a
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”The identity of a Filipino today is of a person asking what is his identity.” - Nick Joaquin When I bought this book a couple of months ago‚ I immediately skimmed the first two pages. I did think that this was a book about a female character with anatomical deformity and the book was about what caused the deformity and what should be done to correct it. I thought that this book would make me endlessly laugh. Having formed that ridiculous image in my mind‚ I set this book aside. There were
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Characters: 1. Doña Lupeng Moreta- initially rejects ancient beliefs‚ but under the spell of the moon‚ she gets possessed by the spirit of the Tadtarin cult. 2. Don Paeng Moreta- the highly moral husband of Donya Lupeng 3. Guido- young cousin to the Moretas who studied in Spain 4. Amada- the family cook and Entoy’s wife 5. Entoy- the family driver Conflicts: The stereotypes of masculinity and feminine traits run rampant in the story. Women are supposed to look after their husbands
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Walt Whitman Walter "Walt" Whitman was an American poet‚ essayist and journalist. A humanist‚ he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism‚ incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon‚ often called the father of free verse. His work was very controversial in its time‚ particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass‚ which was described as obscene for its overt sexuality. Walt was born in Westhills‚ Long
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An Analysis of the Classic‚ "Summer Solstice" "Summer Solstice"‚ also known as Tatarin‚ is a short story that has garnered much attention since its publish date in 1972. It was made into a feature film in 2001‚ and has been studied in many college classes. Read an analysis of the story here. "Summer Solstice" Analysis "Summer Solstice" is a short story that has received recognition both critical and praising. Written by Nick Joaquin‚ the story takes place in 1850s Philippines
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The Tatarin‚ or otherwise known as the Tadtarin‚ was a three day festival that celebrated a ritual of fertility. This was done only by women. Many men frowned upon the extravagant dances and plays surrounding the ritual. "Summer Solstice" is set during the three days of the St. John’s festival. Lupeng‚ a Filipino woman who feels closed to her womanhood‚ is married to Paeng‚ who is no doubt loyal to her. They have three small boys and live a somewhat wealthy life as they have a carriage driver named
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SOCIO-CULTURAL SYMBOLISMS AS POTRAYED IN NICK JOAQUIN’S SUMMER SOLSTICE An Undergraduate Thesis Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the College of Teacher Education University of Cebu- Banilad Cebu‚ City Philippines In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For Language Research Submitted by: Catipay‚ Rachel Mae O. Degollacion‚ Cybil D. Tulingin‚ Michelle S. Duhilag‚ Maricel L. Suson‚ Lynfel G. October 2013 Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ¡ Chapter 1
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Human Interaction is The Importance of Life In the poem‚ “Summer Solstice‚ New York City‚” by Sharon Olds‚ a man stands on the roof of a building ready to end his life. The man hung at the edge of the roof until things started to change for him. Many men went up to the roof and one man talked him out of committing suicide. After experiencing the longest day of the year around the United States’ most populated city and busiest one at that‚ the man receives personal attention to keep him from stepping
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