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In the novel "Banana Heart Summer", what does the author, Melinda Bobis, explore?
In the novel "Banana Heart Summer", what does the author, Melinda Bobis, explore?
The novel explores poverty, hunger, abuse, and the predicament of many Filipinos in the Philippines.
What is the name of the playwright who coined the phrase "Chekhov's Gun"?
What is the name of the playwright who coined the phrase "Chekhov's Gun"?
- William Shakespeare
- Ernest Hemingway
- Anton Chekhov (correct)
- Jane Austen
What was Renato Corona's position in the Philippine government?
What was Renato Corona's position in the Philippine government?
- Chief Justice (correct)
- Senator
- President
- Prime Minister
Delsa Flores lost her job because she failed to declare owning a market stall in her Statement of Assets and Liabilities (SALN).
Delsa Flores lost her job because she failed to declare owning a market stall in her Statement of Assets and Liabilities (SALN).
What is the main message conveyed in Ralph Semino Galán's poem "Justice"?
What is the main message conveyed in Ralph Semino Galán's poem "Justice"?
What is the main purpose of Formalism in literary studies?
What is the main purpose of Formalism in literary studies?
Which of the following is NOT a type of irony discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of irony discussed in the text?
What is the primary focus of the play "Waiting" by Ron Darvin?
What is the primary focus of the play "Waiting" by Ron Darvin?
The Philippines has a separate set of laws for women and men.
The Philippines has a separate set of laws for women and men.
What is the name of the novel by Melinda Bobis that meditates on poverty, hunger, and abuse in the Philippines?
What is the name of the novel by Melinda Bobis that meditates on poverty, hunger, and abuse in the Philippines?
What is the name of the character in Daryll Delgado's Preludes who is a Filipina wife living in Visayas with a sickly and unfaithful husband?
What is the name of the character in Daryll Delgado's Preludes who is a Filipina wife living in Visayas with a sickly and unfaithful husband?
What is the name of the playwright who coined the phrase known as Chekhov's Gun?
What is the name of the playwright who coined the phrase known as Chekhov's Gun?
What was the position of the person who was impeached by the Philippine Senate in December 2011?
What was the position of the person who was impeached by the Philippine Senate in December 2011?
What is the name of the court interpreter mentioned in the text who was fired for failing to declare a market stall in her SALN?
What is the name of the court interpreter mentioned in the text who was fired for failing to declare a market stall in her SALN?
What is the name of the author of the poem "Justice" that serves as a reminder to government officials to respect the Filipino people's votes and taxes?
What is the name of the author of the poem "Justice" that serves as a reminder to government officials to respect the Filipino people's votes and taxes?
Formalism in literature emphasizes the importance of close reading and analyzing the formal elements of the text.
Formalism in literature emphasizes the importance of close reading and analyzing the formal elements of the text.
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of irony in literature?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of irony in literature?
What is the name of the play by Ron Darvin, first performed at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver in 2014?
What is the name of the play by Ron Darvin, first performed at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver in 2014?
According to "21st Century Literature", what does it mean to be underemployed?
According to "21st Century Literature", what does it mean to be underemployed?
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Chekhov's Gun
Chekhov's Gun
A literary device where an important object or detail mentioned early in a story must have a significant role later.
Banana Heart Summer
Banana Heart Summer
A novel by Melinda Bobis focusing on poverty and abuse in the Philippines.
Poverty in Literature
Poverty in Literature
A literary theme exploring the struggles and challenges faced by people in poverty, especially in the Philippines.
Formalism
Formalism
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Public Symbols
Public Symbols
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Private Symbols
Private Symbols
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Filipino Food in Literature
Filipino Food in Literature
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Chekhov's Gun Principle
Chekhov's Gun Principle
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Banana Heart Summer
Banana Heart Summer
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Formalism in Lit Crit
Formalism in Lit Crit
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Public Symbol
Public Symbol
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Private Symbol
Private Symbol
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Filipino Food Themes
Filipino Food Themes
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Daryll Delgado
Daryll Delgado
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Melinda Bobis
Melinda Bobis
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Justice
Justice
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Study Notes
21st Century Literature Study Notes
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Banana Heart Summer: A novel by Melinda Bobis, exploring poverty, hunger, and abuse in the Philippines. The novel details the experiences of a Filipino family facing hardship and focuses on various Filipino foods.
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Food Mentioned: The novel includes descriptions of banana heart in coconut milk, halo-halo, lengua, turon, jackfruit (langka), tomato-lemon carp with hibiscus, palitaw, pili nuts, clams, and mussels.
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Gender Inequalities (Philippine Law): Philippine law treats adultery differently for men and women. Women are criminally liable, whereas a man's actions qualify as concubinage. This highlights a patriarchal legal system that favors men. This double standard extends to societal expectations and norms.
Preludes (by Daryll Delgado)
- Nenita's Story: Focuses on a Filipina wife (Nenita) in the Visayas region with a sickly and unfaithful husband. The story begins at the Municipal Hall during a significant event (the Judge's death anniversary).
Chekhov's Gun
- Principle: If a detail or object is introduced in the first act of a story, it should have importance later.
Justice System
- Renato Corona Impeachment (2011): Former Chief Justice Corona was impeached for failing to declare ₱183 million in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). The impeachment highlighted issues of corruption and accountability in the Philippine government. Similar circumstances involved court interpreter Delsa Flores, whose failure to declare a market stall led to her termination.
Justice (by Ralph Semino Galán)
- Poem's Message: Reminds government officials that the Filipino people's votes and taxes are not to be taken for granted.
Formalism
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Emphasis on Formal Elements: Literary study focuses on closely analyzing the technical aspects (e.g., symbols) of a work.
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Public Symbols: Established or traditional symbols (e.g., rose = love).
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Private Symbols: Symbols used uniquely by the author, with meaning defined by the work itself.
Waiting (by Ron Darvin)
- Play Details: A two-character play featuring Isabel (a Filipino woman) and Miguel (her son), performed in Vancouver (2014). Actors deliver monologues directly to the audience.
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
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Significant Number: Filipino women leaving to work abroad (particularly as domestic workers) in high numbers, particularly to the Middle East.
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Harsh Conditions: Conditions for many OFWs, particularly those who are non-skilled, can be harsh.
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Overqualification/Underemployment: Indicates situations where someone has more experience and knowledge than the job, creating an employment mismatch.
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Irony (Literary Device): Used in literature to create a contrast and highlight incongruity in situations and characters. Three main types: verbal, situational, and dramatic.
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