Philippine Literature: Hernandez and Villa
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What is the main theme of the poem 'Isang Dipang Langit' by Amado V. Hernandez?

  • Nature and beauty
  • Hope and redemption
  • Pains and sufferings of a prisoner (correct)
  • Friendship and loyalty

    • In the story 'Luhang Buwaya', what do 'crocodiles' symbolize?

  • Wealth and prosperity
  • Natural disasters
  • Dangerous animals
  • Greedy and corrupt people (correct)

    • What does the poem 'Have Come, Am Here' confront?

  • The journey of self-discovery
  • The inevitability of death (correct)
  • The nature of love
  • The quest for knowledge

    • What is the central focus of 'Footnote to Youth' by Jose Garcia Villa?

    <p>The consequences of early marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'Ang Bayang Malaya', what primary issue does the peasant leader address?

    <p>Social inequality and human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character is in competition to win the hand of the Muslim princess in 'Mir-i-nisa'?

    <p>Tasmi and Achmed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'The Emperor's New Sonnet' characterized by?

    <p>Being a blank-page poem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'Mga Ibong Mandaragit', what is the central theme during and after the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?

    <p>Struggle for social change and justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of 'May Day Eve' by Nick Joaquin?

    <p>Love must be nurtured with acceptance and respect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'The Summer Solstice', what societal structure is highlighted?

    <p>Men's control over women during the Spanish colonization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique characteristic does the elite Filipina in 'The Woman Who Had Two Navels' possess?

    <p>She hallucinates about having two navels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Guardia de Honor' explore about truth?

    <p>Truth will haunt us regardless of our beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'Cave and Shadows', what event triggers the main plot?

    <p>The unexplained death of Nenita Coogan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work by Carlos P. Romulo narrates personal experiences during a significant event in Philippine history?

    <p>I Saw the Fall of the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural characteristic is highlighted in 'The Mats' by Francisco Arcellana?

    <p>A sense of nostalgia and respect for the deceased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What similar theme is explored in 'The Flowers of May' compared to James Joyce's 'The Dead'?

    <p>The depth of grief and loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Amado V. Hernandez

    • Wrote "Isang Dipang Langit" (A Handful of Sky), a poem about the struggles of a prisoner
    • Composed the narrative "Ang Bayang Malaya" (The Free Nation) highlighting oppression and the fight for human rights
    • Authored "Luhang Buwaya" (Crocodile Tears) which tells the story of poor farmers fighting against a greedy family (the Grandes)
    • Wrote "Mga Ibong Mandaragit" (Birds of Prey), a story about the fight for justice during and after the Japanese occupation of the Philippines

    Jose Garcia Villa

    • Known for his controversial and erotic poems, including those in "Man Songs"
    • Wrote "Mir-i-nisa," a tale of a Muslim princess and the struggle to find a suitable husband
    • Explored the consequences of early marriage in the short story "Footnote to Youth"
    • In the poem "Have Come, Am Here," the speaker confronts Death and uses language to survive the encounter
    • Composed "The Anchored Angel" where the theme of fate, free will, and the wisdom of experience is explored
    • Created "The Emperor's New Sonnet," a blank-page poem playing on the reader's perception of what constitutes poetry

    Nick Joaquin

    • Wrote "May Day Eve," a story emphasizing that love requires nurturing and respect to flourish
    • In "The Woman Who Had Two Navels," he tells the story of an elite Filipina experiencing hallucinations and a preoccupation with having two navels
    • "The Summer Solstice" explores the complexities of power dynamics within a relationship and societal expectations during the Spanish colonization period
    • Authored "Guardia de Honor" (Guard of Honor), which examines the haunting consequences of concealing the truth
    • Wrote "Cave and Shadows," a novel which centers around the mysterious death of Nenita Coogan

    Carlos P. Romulo

    • Narrated his personal experiences as an aide to General Douglas MacArthur in "I Saw the Fall of the Philippines"
    • Wrote his autobiography "I Walked with Heroes"
    • Provided a journalistic account of the Philippine War in "I See the Philippine Rise"
    • Expressed his love for his country in the essay "I Am a Filipino"

    Francisco Arcellana

    • Wrote "The Mats," a story exploring Filipino cultural traditions of sentimentality, respect, and remembrance
    • Wrote "Flowers of May," a story about the narrator's memories of his deceased sister, Victoria
    • Wrote "The Yellow Shawl," a story about...

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    Explore the works of Amado V. Hernandez and Jose Garcia Villa, two significant figures in Philippine literature. This quiz covers their notable contributions, including poems and narratives that reflect social struggles, human rights, and the complexities of love and fate. Test your knowledge of their impactful writings and themes.

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