May Day Eve Plot Summary

                 As Don Badoy Montoya visited his old home at Intramuros, Manila, memories of his youth came back. He recalled how he fell in love with Agueda, a young woman who resisted his advances. Agueda learned that she would be able to know her future husband by reciting an incantation in front of a mirror. As she recited the words: “Mirror, mirror, show to me him whose woman I will be,” Agueda saw Badoy. Badoy and Agueda got married. However, Don Badoy learned from his grandson that he was described by Doña Agueda (through their daughter) as a "devil". In return, Don Badoy told his grandson that every time he looks at the mirror, he only sees a "witch" (Agueda). Don Badoy ponders on love that had dissipated. The truth was revealed, Badoy and Agueda had a “bitter marriage”, which began in the past, during one evening in the month of May in 1847. The tragedy of the story is Badoy’s heart forgot how he loved Agueda in the past. They were not able to mend their broken marriage because their love was a “raging passion and nothing more”.

An irony surfaced in the latter part of the story: Doña Agued was telling her daughter about a devil she saw in the mirror on a May Day Eve, while deep inside she means the devil to be her husband.

               The plot of the story is complicated because the author had deviated from the normal flow of a story. A person, upon reading this story, would immediately sense a strong air of melancholy that is somehow radiated in the story. This development of Agueda's character further shows the of the status of women as . Badoy, on the other hand, was a strong-willed young man, who just came from Europe when he met Agueda. It was the defining incident that clearly portrayed the inner anguish of Doña Agueda in her marriage to a man she never loved. Men like Badoy had a seemingly irresistible power over the society especially to women like Agueda, enabling him to have her in the end. Agueda was a beautiful and brave young girl who despised men like Badoy. In this light, Badoy in the story was depicted as a representative of men abusive of their superior status. The theme couldn't have been as apparent and evident if the point of view had not been that of a female. This kind of tone appeals well to the emotions of the readers, inciting in them the right attitude towards the theme of the story. This statement shows Agueda's utmost disgust in the dominance of men over them. He had fallen deeply in love with her, despite her obvious loathness for him, and had sworn to have her no matter what. This irony had made the story effective for the reader's understanding of the unfortunate situation Doña Agueda was undergoing because of Don Badoy's dominance over her. The complexity of the plot invokes th
Dona Agueda tells her daughter of one evening in may. There was a party but after the party there were still women who stayed for the night. There was a belief that if you went to a dark room with only a mirror with a candle,go to the mirror, close your eyes and say the words:



"Mirror, mirror
Show to me
him whose woman
I will be"                       They believed they would either the face of the man who will be her husband or the devil. When that night Dona Agueda decides to do as that, a man, Don Badoy, comes and interrupts her by trying to charm her and asking for a dance with her. Don Badoy forces her to dance but she cries so the man regrets but when she says "Let me go", he does not and says to her " say you forgive me first." She bites the Don Badoy's hand and Don Badoy tries to slap her but she was already gone. Don Badoy wishes for revenge but at the same time he fell in love with her making him wish to see her again but he still waqnted his revenge. Time passed by and Don Badoy was over 60 and he had forgotten that night. His grandson decided to do as Don Agueda had done but stopped by Don Badoy. He told his grandson to stop for he would just see a witch in the mirror as he was referring to Dona Agueda.

Summary of Footnote to the Youth

It was a story of a boy who was only 17 when he decides to marry his love one. 
He was dodong, and he love teang so much that he could not wait for the right age to settle down in a relationship that is hard to escape. It's the "marriage". At the age of 17 dodong and teang got married without thinking of the risk being in an uneasy part of life. They just follow what they feel. They don't think what would happen in their future. They got a child. Teang realized how hard being a young parent. Her regret of she had done and think, what would be my life if i marry my other suitors instead of dodong? Can I have the same life as of now? She regrets so much of!! 
Until one day, when their son grow. He follows the footsteps of his parents. He wants to marry also at the age of 17. He told his parents what his plans. Dodong have nothing to do but explain how hard and how risky to be in "marriage "at the young age.. But like dodong before, his son also wants to pursue what he wants.

The lesson we can learn is that marriage can wait the right time, if we want to be in this stage of life, we must prepare ourselves against the risk of it. I know we can all be in to it if we like too but not at the young age. 

Summary of the book Noli Me Tangere

The Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal

 May feast in the house of Don Santiago de los Santos. Many prepared, attended the friends and acquaintances of Don. Vote with as well as those who are not invited. Happy all such meetings. So just led to another dispute spree, like what happened Padre Damaso and the lieutenant of the guardia civil. They are losing more ignorant. Came from Europe Crisostomo Ibarra, the son of the deceased Don Rafael. Admired him and greeted the many guests in the house of Captain Tiago. Crisostomo Ibarra surprised by Padre Damaso rejecting his concern has approached him praise thereof Lieutenant Guevara and his father.
Sumptuous dinner prepared by Capitan Tiago in gratitude to Our Lady of Crisostomo Ibarra coming from Europe. Talking with some guests Ibarra while supper was impressed with his narration of his listening to his speech, many namasid and think about the condition of the country he traveled. The opinion of Padre Damaso is a waste of money so. Ibarra was insulted former priest expressed his hometown San Diego. Leave him not finished dinner.
Narrated by Lieutenant Guevara Crisostomo Ibarra caused the imprisonment and death of Don Rafael. Because the defense of Don Rafael a young man who wants to hurt the gunner was pushed that way. Nabagok the head of the gunner. Not that again recovered and eventually died. Police arrested Don Rafael Ibarra. Take the trial of his case until he died in prison of disease. In tinuluyang room Crisostomo Ibarra was different vision he saw in his mind. Been too busy thinking his cruel and sad fate suffered by his father. She found not going to pay attention to the landscape makapagpapaligaya heart.
  
Classify people describe the personality of Captain Tiago. May impressed and pleased her. May criticize and disgusted. There are disgusted because his pandaranas and cunning business. He used cash salvation of his soul. Perhaps because of his marketable aakalng as God. But, whatever the flaw Capitan Tiago was saying he loved the children, Maria Clara even though he did not resemble. Did the relatives of Capitan Tiago made conception of santol His wife, Doña Pia publication mestisa Maria Clara. It is also said the donya one of the reasons Don very rich.
 
Crisostomo Ibarra visited his girlfriend Maria Clara in the house of Capitan Tiago in Binondo. In their tete-a-tete on the balcony was renewed anxiety Capitan Tiago before and after their conversation with Padre Damaso. Meanwhile, a senior priest in their corporation visited Padre Sibyla. Said the priest ill need a change of management the friars in the Philippines for awakening the minds of the people the truth tomorrow's Day of the Dead. He must return to San Diego to visit the grave of his father, Don Rafael Ibarra.
Ibarra pleased watched the tao't passed by his stuff on the streets and places that crossed his carriage from Binondo. He compares them to observe him in his travels to countries in Europe. He said the more advanced countries abroad than in his own country. Padre Damaso told by Captain Tiago about one important thing that they just knows. agkasuyo the happy and sad to experience. Because of their sweet tete-a-tete is quite Ibarra has forgotten that. Formerly a small village just downtown San Diego. Anking rich in farms and land combined aanihan rice, sugar, coffee, and fruit naipagbibili with other people. Besides serpentine river forest in the middle of green fields still resides in San Diego a forest hides many legends. One of these stories about ancestors of Crisostomo Ibarra.
Only two really powerful in downtown San Diego. They picnic representative of the Pope in the Vatican, and the alferez representing staff rather than command is the command. The mighty. Todos los Santos. Crisostomo Ibarra visited the grave. They Hinananap helpmate the tomb of his father, Don Rafael, but they did not found. Sepulturero recounts the terrible happened to the body of Don at the command of the "Great Cure '. Ibarra left the grave-wheel disturbance isp. Diniian shoulder he met the pastor to humiliate aakalng that the corpse of his father. Strange to common actions and beliefs of Philosophers Tasyo. So there are styled his philosopher and also pretend he was a madman. In his mental expressed mapupunang pro-science, human, and divine his belief in life.
Sexton at the church of San Diego were Basilio and Crispin. Na'y night in the bell tower still brothers. They do not dismiss the sacristan mayor until they naililitaw the money (thirty-two pesos) alleged stolen Crispin them. Sibling question you ought to do for returning them to their mother arrived at the Belfry the sacristan mayor. He dragged down Crispin and Basilio told not to go first, after ten o'clock that night claimed she can not go back. The alleged curfew is acquiring only nuebe night.
Several features add Sisa ... good and bad. Significantly influenced Sisa's husband enabled to properties. By Sisa was exposed by Dr.. Rizal's good and bad qualities of the Filipina woman. Undeniable that evil kaangkinan also yield bad.
Homecoming Basilio from the convent were accosted him guardia civil. He ran away without fear even more he understood therefore as did the Spaniards. He fired and nadaplisan a bullet in the forehead. He planned to leave pagsasakristan and entered just as a shepherd with Crisostomo Ibarra. Ipinagtaka of governing festival pagpapahalik not hand them priests. Meanwhile, counted the Sisa was suffering souls in the convent's probably nothing would have picked his son Crispin. So that only the concerns of Sisa. Naipayak him in the kitchen of the convent cook so he drove.
Asked Crisostomo Ibarra school teacher in San Diego about the problems in education. The teacher told various problems still suffering students and lack of instructional materials. Onerous than all the lack of status of teachers in his teaching and the language used in instruction.
May tribunal meeting in San Diego. Leaders of villages and towns session. Agenda of the meeting would pagdidiriwang for the festival of San Diego. The dispute became warm to the proposal presented, especially about the plan proposed by Don Philip. Gayunam'y adopted the suggestion of a common member. When all agree that about the upcoming festival will then advise the captain impractical bipartisan consensus because others want the pastor for the holidays. Sisa was caught two guardia civil found due to his two sons accused thief. Only then shame Sisa two hours he confined barracks of soldiers. He also released alferez; for maneuver only claimed the pastor's denunciation Sisa. Several incidents intensified by seeing the blood-stained piece of clothing Sisa Basilio - who eventually became his reason for insanity.
Arrived at San Diego Mary Clara and Aunt Isabel. Almost magkapasabay to go home maid were Ibarra and Padre Salvi. Nevertheless nagbatian two. Salvi Ibarra was invited to picnic in the woods do the friends who unmarried and singles in San Diego. The priest accepted the invitation. Ibarra was hurriedly embraced boyfriend needed to prepare the picnic. On the way a man approached him. Fulfilled the request of Maria Clara with Ibarra to magpapiknik their friends. Two large boats pinangayan Ibarra. They used to put together their lunches and fishing crossing the lake toward forest pagpipiknikan. The conviviality of friends were made sad moment sung by Maria Clara. Was also tainted by fear to enter the fish corrals first pinangisdaan a crocodile. In such a situation was saved from destruction by Ibarra sumasagwan the pilot boat they rode. In the forest held the abundant lunch prepared by Crisostomo Ibarra for invited guests; were Padre Salvi and alferez or lieutenant of the guardia civil. Nagturu liability educate two young acolyte. Pleads with them was Ibarra has not deteriorate further pagkakakitan two. Nagsisipagpiknik compassion of Jesus Sisa, who did battle with vagrancy. Planned Ibarra who was treated for Sisa's two sons and look it. At the end of the picnic also came sergeant mg ​​guardia civil. They searched for the name Elias pilot for pagkakagulpi thereof Padre Damaso and also because of the fall of Lieutenant in luba muddy.
A cottage by the brook the tinungo Elijah, or pilot, he pagpanggaling picnic. His friend singles, Salome, is living alone in that hut. Not consummate the romance of the two because of the difficulty they Salome will be their children, so he restrained the girl with his detachment intend to live with his relatives in Mindoro.
Meant Crisostomo Ibarra's house philosopher Tasyo to seek his advice about school construction plan in San Diego. First Tasyo the philosopher's counsel Ibarra approach the pastor to time to see the plan. Besides ditto priest must refer youths to other influential people. At first Ibarra opposed such advice. He argues that its purpose so well unlikely matitinong the help of some people in town. Philosophers reminded Tasyo with Ibarra can not adapt to the priest and other powerful young man, Tasyo philosopher's counsel put aside beforehand that you intend on building a school. Busy with preparations for the festival of San Diego. Natatangiang food prepared in large and small artistic house. The stimulation was more eye-pansy on the streets Presidential papers varied colors and pinaparadahan of band musician. Besides preparing food also prepare than a gaming malakasang the rich. Apparently festival features the onset of labor for school ipinatayong Crisostomo Ibarra. So that only the admiration of many young men due to useful projects that. Only Tasyo the philosopher was not complete satisfaction with what vision made him. Late in the night of the eve of the feast of San Diego's beauty maid. Tumingkad such beauty because anyang inherent kindness and generosity. Pinaunayan these different events of their outings.
Regularly about writing chapter 29. Two of such letter announcing and describing maulay celebration for the feast of San Diego such bispeas just yet. See the flaw of Filipinos in that description. Another one for Ibarra letter from Maria Clara. Chief of anxiety and feeling of resentment towards a friend's letter maid. Feast day of San Diego. Masasasihan the different things that are performed as a celebration of the feast. Things that Tasyo philosopher thinks the exaggeration made only afflict people, but every year trying to Filipinos asked to cover up the suffering of the people. No changes entered by a Filipino leaders like Don Filipo, since that was the example he dictated by foreign leaders.
 
Already in the church of the citizens of San Diego ... the rich and poor, city leaders and peasants. Tight manner within the church felt so human life airs. Saisari also maraamdaman. Salvia was father of nagmisa and become conspicuous often losing his tone he said and sung. In many circumstances is demonstrated by Dr. Jose Rizal his humor writing. Full of people the church of San Diego. Beautiful beginning of Padre Damaso's sermon. Admired by many especially the sermon previously preached priests. Naga those memories compass Padre Damaso in the delivery. But the "barbarians" they continued in sight of it. It appears as though the whole morning's desire to Padre Damaso in the delivery. A man with a pale face nagprisenta in charge of building a school. He Naprisinta build panghugos to be used at the ceremony placing pulok stone build it paaalan in San Diego. Seem to turn solid and stable he built inflow. But hinda likely reason is suddenly fallen and destroyed your Ibarra was already on the opposite Huay panghugos. Mysterious man in the gang's founders pm panghugos fell on that, was not activate Ibarra. Home visit was Elias Ibarra. He again reminded the young man to take care of the enemies thereof. In conversation between Elias and Ibarra was laid over it eventually. The towering of aisipang declared kahaap. Ibarra understood that intensified Elijah faith in God that lose trust in people. But he wanted to be saved by Jesus Ibarra destruction for the sake of the people. Well the beginning of reception. Plentiful food. Vigorously all. Pinasuan of little concern some powerful telegramang coming from gobernado general. Nevertheless continued vitality, but again nauntol the arrival of Padre Damaso. Appended therewith the pagpaparungit initiated anyang sermon in church. When she mentioned again concerning the memory of Don Rafael Ibarra is no longer refrain himself Cisostomo Ibara. You angry quarrel young man addressed the priest.
Spread the news about what happened Ibarra and Padre Damaso in the banquet. Each group of citizens of San Diego would otherwise nagging or assumption should be made hinda Ibarra and priests. Each also predict other happens because occurred in two. The mahihiap farmers greater nalulungot and apprehensive because you may not be a resumption of building a school. Well not be able to miss as the anilang children. As Capitan Tiago and Maria were CLAA was with or affected in nangyai what Padre Damaso and Ibarra. Naeksumulgado was Ibarra. Pinagbilin also Capitan Tiago to break off the relationship thereof with Ibara and abort the wedding of Maria Clara and Ibarra. Maria Clara shed endangered romance they relapse. Pinopoblema also Capitan Tiago large amount of debt with Ibarra said he immediately payable if you puputulinniya mamanugangin I hope elasyon to him.
 
Came the Governor-general in San Diego. Many appear to him to give respect. Such was deliberately Ibara his people and the ideas makabgong its operation in the city. He sought help relapse, but he said that he could not always feasible. He tempted Jesus Ibarra live in Spain because he regret young man.
Not naipagsaya the feast day of San Diego Dona Consolacion. Church forbade her from her husband she DSA ashamed of it. Alone in their house Dona Consolacion while enjoying the most people, so he was Sisa napagbalingan and pinaglupitan.
Another pagdidiriwang for the feast of San Diego was held in the square. It's pagtatahanghal stage show. Manner of actions and characteristics of different types of people observed in the theater. Maaming people troubled but varied causes of their anxiety. So fancy festival ended in chaos. Ibarra was unable to sleep due to varying isipinag bothering him so he inumaga mixture of non-prescription chemicals in his library. He interrupted the coming of Elijah declaring him towards its pagkakasait Batangas and Maria Clara. Ibarra thanked heartily Elijah being considerate it. Opposite such actions demonstrated his second guest because he perceived pangunguwarta it. Sad that the house of Capitan Tiago for ailing Maria Clara. Consequently naipatawag Dr.. Tiburcio de Espadaña's wife Dona Victorina, that he looked upon with Maria Clara. Became the couple's Don and Doña Victorina Cause Tibucio met each of them their distinctive strictly meeting the demands. Predict unpleasant their marriage because of such reasons of marriage to each other. A new personnel identified in this chapter ... Alfonso Linares brother-godchild of Padre Damaso. He would become administrado property Doña Victorina ung true lamnag the inamalita nYou pregnancy.
Extremely saddened by Padre Damaso sickness Maria Clara. Perceived by those around her anxiety. It seems only nalibang siay has aunti, introduced to him by the young Spanish Doña Victorina Alfonso Linares. Waring was thinking Damaso priests he met the godchild of his brother-in-law and charged him with writing it. Meanwhile, Luke has takangtaka him and drive away angrily shout Padre Salvi has told him it's giving him a limadaang Ibara peso damages. Maria Clara Nabiant makapangumpisal and then varied the judgment of the people around him prepared by Aunt Isabel Maria Clara in a good confession again. He-he Aunt Isabel to naitang tears of virgins that means repentance group said.
An old man old harbor with Elias currently hiding in the abundukan because he became rebels against the Spanish government. Elijah found him in his hiding place and asked to change their lives. Elijah explained with mapakikiusapan him a rich man to be Speaker by secret ballot they Cortes in Spain about the grievances of oppressed people in the Philippines as the old Lalai, Rooster Paul. Question by Paul Pinagduduhan if papanigan the young man offended because it was rich, and the rich have no purpose but to further enrich. The dish is part of the Filipino culture. This gaming makiita the katangain and faulty Filipinos. Paglilibangan not only taking place in the cockpit. Also seen as a place tiong panangyayarihan of different types of scams and schemes. It baying for kaikitaan of exploiters and exploited people.
 
Went for a walk were Donya Victorina and Don Tiburcio in the open streets of San Diego. Holds more donya wife and swagger that actually his appearance. Kay, so that only his disgust when he met people overlook, especially that of omandante. Continuous Nagyaya him home. They argued that mapatapat Dona Consolacion and her husband at home commander. Favoritism occurred because of major Donya Consolacion is threatened Doña Victorina was Linaes that he revealed secrets of relapse thereof apag not challenged duel the commander. Come back to San Diego Ibarra was after a few days taking care of his case. Forgiven him pagkaeskandalo of its archbishop. He immediately visited Mary to ibailta that. But there seems to be disagreement namagitang two for whom Jesus Ibarra Linares Capitan Tiago's house. Meanwhile, Ibarra was surprised when he see working with Maestor John Elias was such that no records of the workers.
Ibarra came to their appointments Elijah. While namamangang towards other people Elijah said Ibara the grievances of the rebels. Elijah thought that help was Ibaa to pagpapaating to nasbing of their Ibara thinks regularly about the guardia civil and oporasyong the friars. After Elijah vent his family history. Ibarra was Nagulumihan his nairinig that human alupitan fellow man. Elijah asked Ibarra to lead them in pagpapaating of grievances of citizens in Spanish government in Spain upnag have a change in the operation of government in the Philippines. Ibarra refused, thinking not date such request. Elijah decided tupain the ipinangao he was Captain Paul.
 
Actions have changed, some of the people in this novel. Not yet determine the cause also some changes, especially involving Mary Clara and Padre Salvi. But glory detectable not constructive for Maria Clara's magical happened to him. Sneaky Lucas went forth to meet the cemetery several men. Luke gave them the must reveal attacking the barracks at the convent. Luke followed Elijah, and he assessed the causes of pagtatapu-scene at the cemetery. But she was forced to leave alone there was Luke when they encounter because he lost suhal cards.
 
Controversial inheritance in San Diego with lighted candles as they saw or pretending saw last night. Also varied pakuhulugan they gave such an event. Meanwhile are not the souls in purgatory the topics discussed by philosophers Tasyo and Don Philip, but the development is approved by the Jesuits and admire the Philippines, although three-hundred years old in this country Europe. Padre Salvi said he discovered by a woman confessed to him a large sanwatan against the government and the church. Pastor went to the commander was reported his findings. He advised magiangat and discreet procedure is full of guardia civil arrested and conversationalist for the ringleaders. Separated the two powerful tatamuhing both rely on the promotion of duty and honor. Meanwhile, Elijah also discovered the name of the person the root of all misfortune of his relatives.
Ibarra was visited Maria Clara night. But he enters the hall just rang the sequence of fire from downtown. Fear and confusion reigned in the home of Captain Tiago, except with Ibarra. He descended perplexed. When he returned to his house he prepared for departure, but he handed the papers Ibarra, since that was Elijah burned his house. Not a few shovel-palgay or rumor about fire occurred about the spread downtown morning. Revealed such cases the nature of the personality of the people. Mapupunanag became no good opinion of what happened. Another rumored is about nagbigting man with scars on what grounds enclosed near Sister Pute. One who seems peasants nangingilala detected in nagbigting men. Elijah he retired to the convent and nagpamisa. He said the sacristan mayor that such a pamisa is dying.
 
Two of the siege of the barracks caught alive. Tried commander / alferez that were investigated tarsilio and Andong. Ipinaghihigante only tarsilio by his father turned to swipe the Civil Guards. No any statement that was obtained even when timbain tarsilio him to death. Andong was odd nanabihan the grounds of the barracks because of the extent of abdominal pain was beaten and imprisoned again commander. Released on municipal jail inmates to bring ulumbuyan. There tend to take the prisoner collateral makalya them. Only with Ibarra lamng thus has no cares. Instead bombarded him with dirt bato't folk prisoners. Attributed to him all been disasters. Been reached Manila excitement in San Diego that much and varied version. Became an object of criticism personnel in the event. Leading off were Padre Salvi and Ibarra. Many also informs Filipinos situation that happened with Captain Tinong. Predictable envy of others Lagging the real reason people ikinapapahamak. Kadalsan also what you think he is not able to harm injurious to others.
Ipakakasal Capitan Tiago Maria Clara with Linares, a relative of Padre Damaso, to make sure he lives quietly. Therefore tsimis became the subject of the dalga. As Lieutenant Guevara suspects him. Explain Maria Clara's Ibarra very circumstances which caused their estrangement lover. Jesus Ibarra continued to escape with the help of Elijah. Elijah advised to migrate along country. But there is another plan was Ibarra. He wants people makpaghihiganti delivered the him in prison and to humiliate his captain. Not upheld Elijah such a plan because many innocent may implicate. Ibarra decided to pursue the said plan was not one for Elias. Nagpahatid him from the mountain, but discovered that his escape and they itinugis patruya and another boat aboard the guardia civil. Jump into the lake and Elijah nagpahabol the pursuers to get away the boat was lying Ibarra.
Maria Clara read the newspaper the news tungisan Ibarra was killed on the lake. He decided not to marry with Linares has it he informed Padre Damaso. Good in another maiden cloister are no more mangunita hope he at least was Ibarra. Padre Damaso felt the weight of what he has done pakakasalang tampering with passion by Ibarra't Maria Clara. He confessed to the girl the real reason for his interference so.
Christmas Eve. Napasalamat the boy Basilio the family to adopt him in the mountains. He also embraced to go with them. Nagpag out his insane mother and her wandering in downtown San Diego. He was searched and when they meet he immediately recognized Sisa so again your flight. Did his mother in the forest. When buenang noche that is another seemingly refugees should be done Basilio. Different kinds of misfortunes occurred in the lives of the staff of this novel. Only alferez / commander of the Guardia Civil in San Diego successfully returned to Spain and likewise Padre Salvi that exalted office. Spread the news divers Maria Clara - not proven widely Cause possessed maker walls of the monastery of Sta. Clara.

Juan Tamad Series Part 1: Juan Gathers Guavas

The guavas were ripe, and Juan’s father sent him to gather enough for the family and for the neighbors who came to visit them. Juan went to the guava bushes and ate all that he could hold. Then he began to look around for mischief.

He soon found a wasp nest and managed to get it into a tight basket. He gave it to his father as soon as he reached home, and then closed the door and fastened it. All the neighbors were inside waiting for the feast of guavas, and as soon as the basket was opened they began to fight to get out of the windows. After a while Juan opened the door and when he saw his parents’ swollen faces, he cried out, “What rich fine guavas those must have been! They have made you both so very fat.”

BIAG NI LAM-ANG (Life of Lam-ang) is pre-Hispanic epic poem of the Ilocano people of the Philippines.  The story was handed down orally for generations before it was written down around 1640 assumedly by a blind Ilokano bard named Pedro Bucaneg.

SUMMARY OF BIAG NI LAM-ANG

Don Juan and his wife Namongan lived in Nalbuan, now part of La Union in the northern part of the Philippines. They had a son named Lam-ang. Before Lam-ang was born, Don Juan went to the mountains in order to punish a group of their Igorot enemies. While he was away, his son Lam-ang was born. It took four people to help Namongan give birth. As soon as the baby boy popped out, he spoke and asked that he be given the name Lam-ang. He also chose his godparents and asked where his father was.

After nine months of waiting for his father to return, Lam-ang decided he would go look for him.  Namongan thought  Lam-ang was up to the challenge but she was sad to let him go. During his exhausting journey, he decided to rest for awhile. He fell asleep and had a dream about his father's head being stuck on a pole by the Igorot. Lam-ang was furious when he learned what had happened to his father. He rushed to their village and killed them all, except for one whom he let go so that he could tell other people about Lam-ang's greatness. 

Upon returning to Nalbuan in triumph, he was bathed by women in the Amburayan river. All the fish died because of the dirt and odor from Lam-ang's body.

There was a young woman named Ines Kannoyan whom Lam-ang wanted to woo.  She lived in Calanutian and he brought along his white rooster and gray dog to visit her. On the way, Lam-ang met his enemy Sumarang, another suitor of Ines whom he fought and readily defeated.

Lam-ang found the house of Ines surrounded by  many suitors all of whom were trying to catch her attention.  He had his rooster crow, which caused a nearby house to fall.  This made Ines look out. He had his dog bark and in an instant the fallen house rose up again. The girl's parents witnessed this and called for him. The rooster expressed the love of Lam-ang. The parents agreed to a marriage with their daughter  if Lam-ang would give them a dowry valued at double their wealth. Lam-ang had no problem fulfilling this condition and he and Ines  were married.

It was a tradition to have a newly married man swim in the river for the rarang fish. Unfortunately, Lam-ang dove straight into the mouth of the water monster Berkakan. Ines had Marcos get his bones, which she covered with a piece of  cloth. His rooster crowed and his dog barked and slowly the bones started to move.  Back alive, Lam-ang and his wife lived happily ever after with his white rooster and gray dog. 

WHAT IS LITERATURE ALL ABOUT?

Literature (from Latin litterae (plural); letter) is the art of written work. The word literature literally means "things made from letters". Literature is commonly classified as having two major forms—fiction & non-fiction—and two major techniques—poetry and prose.

Literature may consist of texts based on factual information (journalistic or non-fiction), a category that may also include polemical works, biography, and reflective essays, or it may consist of texts based on imagination (such as fiction, poetry, or drama). Literature written in poetry emphasizes the aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language—such as sound, symbolism, and meter—to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, ordinary meanings, while literature written in prose applies ordinary grammatical structure and the natural flow of speech. Literature can also be classified according to historical periods, genres, and political influences. While the concept of genre has broadened over the centuries, in general, a genre consists of artistic works that fall within a certain central theme; examples of genre include romance, mystery, crime, fantasy, erotica, and adventure, among others.

" Think Different "

Rhina Full

    I am Regina Mae Gonzaga Dela Peña, 20 years old, currently residing at Mirafuentes, Tagum City, originally from Andili, Mawab, Compostela Valley Province. Presently, I am a student of St. Mary's College of Tagum and taking up Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a third year student.

   I am a person who is positive about every aspect of life. There are many things I like to do, to see, and to experience. I like to read, I like to write, I like to think, I like to dream, I like to talk, I like to listen. I like to see the sunrise in the morning, I like to see the moonlight at night.

   I can never be the perfect person I want to be, but I can keep on trying to be as good as I can be. :)