Podcast
Questions and Answers
What were the common themes of most poems during the Japanese occupation?
What were the common themes of most poems during the Japanese occupation?
Which type of poem had lines divided into 5, 7, and 5 syllables?
Which type of poem had lines divided into 5, 7, and 5 syllables?
What was the distinguishing feature of a Tanaga poem?
What was the distinguishing feature of a Tanaga poem?
Why did Filipino drama experience a lull during the Japanese period?
Why did Filipino drama experience a lull during the Japanese period?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of poem is considered allegorical in meaning and covers a wide scope in meaning?
Which type of poem is considered allegorical in meaning and covers a wide scope in meaning?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the Karaniwang Anyo (Usual Form) of poetry like?
What is the Karaniwang Anyo (Usual Form) of poetry like?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of poetic vehicle is celebrated during the death of a person?
Which type of poetic vehicle is celebrated during the death of a person?
Signup and view all the answers
What poetic joust replaced the Karagatan?
What poetic joust replaced the Karagatan?
Signup and view all the answers
Which contest of skills in debate on a particular topic replaced the Duplo?
Which contest of skills in debate on a particular topic replaced the Duplo?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the poetic joust held to honor Francisco 'Balagtas' Baltazar?
What is the poetic joust held to honor Francisco 'Balagtas' Baltazar?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of poetry is characterized by a chant in free verse by a bereaved person beside the corpse of the dead?
What type of poetry is characterized by a chant in free verse by a bereaved person beside the corpse of the dead?
Signup and view all the answers
Which narrative poetry refers to chanting and is usually fabricated stories from writers' imagination?
Which narrative poetry refers to chanting and is usually fabricated stories from writers' imagination?
Signup and view all the answers
Which book written by Fr. Blancas de San Jose is the second book printed in the Philippines?
Which book written by Fr. Blancas de San Jose is the second book printed in the Philippines?
Signup and view all the answers
Who is known as the 'Father of classic prose Tagalog'?
Who is known as the 'Father of classic prose Tagalog'?
Signup and view all the answers
Which book is a Biblical story translated to Tagalog from Greek by Fr. Antonio de Borja?
Which book is a Biblical story translated to Tagalog from Greek by Fr. Antonio de Borja?
Signup and view all the answers
Which book influenced greatly the behavior of people in society due to its focus on good behavior?
Which book influenced greatly the behavior of people in society due to its focus on good behavior?
Signup and view all the answers
Who wrote 'Ang Mga Dalit kay Maria,' a collection of songs praising the Virgin Mary?
Who wrote 'Ang Mga Dalit kay Maria,' a collection of songs praising the Virgin Mary?
Signup and view all the answers
Which book is about the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ and had four versions in Filipino?
Which book is about the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ and had four versions in Filipino?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Filipino Literature during the Japanese Occupation
- Common themes in poems during this period include nationalism, country, love, and life in the barrios, faith, religion, and the arts.
- Three types of poems emerged during this period:
- Haiku: a poem of free verse with 17 syllables divided into three lines, allegorical in meaning, and short in scope.
- Tanaga: a short poem with 17 syllables, rhyme, and allegorical meaning.
- Karaniwang Anyo (Usual Form): a common form of poetry, similar to those mentioned in earlier chapters.
Filipino Drama during the Japanese Period
- The drama experienced a lull during this period due to the closure of movie houses showing American films.
- Movie houses were converted to stage shows.
- Karagatan: a poetic vehicle of a socio-religious nature celebrated during the death of a person.
- Duplo: a poetic joust in speaking and reasoning, replaced Karagatan.
- Balagtasan: a poetic joust or contest of skills in debate on a particular topic or issue, replaced Duplo.
- Dung-aw: a chant in free verse by a bereaved person beside the corpse of the dead.
- Awit and Corrido: narrative poetry forms, with Awit referring to chanting and Corrido referring to narration.
The Period of Enlightenment (1872-1898)
- Started with the execution of the GOMBURZA (Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, Jacinto Zamora) on February 17, 1872, at Bagumbayan.
- The Propaganda Movement aimed to achieve equal treatment for Filipinos and Spaniards under the law.
Early Literary Works
- Nuestra Señora del Rosario: the second book printed in the Philippines, written by Fr. Blancas de San Jose in 1602.
- Libro de los Cuatro Postprimeras de Hombre: the first book printed in typography.
- Ang Barlaan at Josephat: a Biblical story translated to Tagalog from Greek, believed to be the first Tagalog novel published in the Philippines.
- The Pasion: a book about the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ, with four versions in Filipino.
- Urbana at Felisa: a book by Modesto de Castro, influencing the behavior of people in society.
- Ang Mga Dalit kay Maria (Psalms for Mary): a collection of songs praising the Virgin Mary, written by Fr. Mariano Sevilla in 1865.
Literary Compositions
- Artes y reglas de la lengua tagala (Arts and rules of the Tagalog language): written by Fr. Blancas de San Jose and translated into Tagalog by Tomas Pinpin in 1610.
- Comprendio de la lengua tagala (Understanding the Tagalog language): written by Fr. Gaspar de San Agustin in 1703.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the topics and themes of Filipino literature during the Japanese occupation, focusing on poetry, drama, and short stories. Discover the common themes found in poems from this period, such as nationalism, love, and life in the provinces.
