Preludes by Daryll Delgado

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What is the primary function of CamScanner?

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CamScanner can only be used on desktop computers.

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Name one key feature of CamScanner.

Document scanning

CamScanner primarily allows users to scan and convert physical documents into ______.

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Match the following features of CamScanner with their descriptions:

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What is a prelude?

A prelude is an introduction or a beginning of a story or piece of music. It can also be a hint or suggestion of something that will happen in the future. Signup and view all the answers

How does Nenita feel about her husband? Cite textual pieces of evidence.

Nenita loves her husband deeply, and is loyal and devoted. This is shown by the fact that she takes him back even after he goes off with another woman, she nurses him back to health, and she takes care of him when he is sick. She also shows signs of being very worried about his condition when he starts to sing again with so much feeling that he almost forgets the lyrics and gets out of breath because she fears it is a sign of his heart condition. Signup and view all the answers

What was the man that died in the first paragraph?

The man who died is the judge. Signup and view all the answers

How do you think the judge died? What clues in the text helped you reach that conclusion?

The judge is said to have died singing. He sang three songs before he collapsed and died. The text mentions he died on his ninth death anniversary, which implies that he died on a date of personal significance in his life. Additionally, the text says ‘It ended on a high note,’ meaning that his death was not met with sadness or grief, but instead with a joyful celebration of his life. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important thing about the setting of this story?

The story takes place in a small town where everyone knows everyone else. This closeness allows for gossip and rumors to spread quickly, leading to a strong sense of community but also generating a lot of drama and conflict, especially in relation to the judge and his family. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why the author might have chosen to tell this story in Nenita's Point of View?

Telling the story through Nenita's point of view provides the reader with a unique insight into the complex and often contradictory emotions of a woman in a traditional Filipino society. This allows the reader to see how she navigates her relationship with her husband, her family, and her community. Signup and view all the answers

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Preludes by Daryll Delgado

A man died singing. He sang three songs before his death. This happened at the Municipal Hall at 3 pm.
Nenita, the wife, was at home, preparing a medicinal tea. She had taken a nap and dreamt of Willie Revillame.
Nenita's grandson had left for the city. The family was at the Hall for the juez's ninth death anniversary. People resented the Judge.
Nenita was uncomfortable with the judge's wife. She had heard rumors about her.
Nenita was watching TV when Willie Revillame appeared. She was jolted back to reality and had to prepare ten dozens of suman.
She had worked from night until morning preparing the suman.
Nenita's husband was also at the party.
Nenita felt guilty for her nap and rushed to deliver the suman.
Nenita's husband had been sick and hardly sang.
Nenita's husband had been singing Italian and Tagalog songs.
Nenita missed her husband's singing.

Motivation

Is love something you can control? Is love a sin?
The love of books, by L.Lacambra Ypil
Two boys choose to read the same book at the same time
The book is not finished
The writer sees the love of books in the picture of two men
The title is the love of books

Justice

Ralph Semino Galán
The accoutrements of her office:
- Blindfold (impartiality)
- Golden pair of scales (validity of evidence)
- Double-edged sword (pierces lies)
- Thoth's feather (truth)
Elizalde Navarro's oil painting is titled "Philippine Justice".

Worksheet on Symbols

Fill in the blanks on the worksheet to analyze the poem.
Share your insights in class and submit your paper to the teacher.
Meaning of symbols:
- Blindfold: Impartiality of justice (justice has no favorites; it is objective).
- Golden pair of scales: impartiality of justice
- Double-edged sword : pierces through lies, to find the truth
- Thoth's feather of truth : In order to find the truth, one must give the right verdict.
- Painting "Is this Philippine Justice?": Justitia fading away.
- Justice, cloudy as doubts
- Face the music of derision

Waiting by Ron Darvin

A play discussing the impact of long-term separation on migrant families.
- Isabel, a Filipino woman, is in her early 40s and Miguel is her 15-year-old son.
Isabel lives in Canada with Miguel (who came to live with her)
Isabel misses her family, especially her son.
- She is homesick.
They are longing to return to their home country, the Philippines.
Isabel misses her home country and culture.
Miguel is sad to be in Canada.
Miguel misses his father (Itay)
Isabel remembers her childhood.
Her husband is at a party. He is not living with her now.
Isabel misses her husband and her children.
She worked as a caregiver in Canada for the Choi family.
They want to return to the Philippines.
Isabel and Miguel miss home.
Isabel hopes they will eventually return to the Philippines.

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Explore the poignant themes of love, loss, and family in 'Preludes' by Daryll Delgado. This quiz delves into the complexities of Nenita's emotions as she navigates her husband's illness and the impact of a tragic event at the Municipal Hall. Reflect on the significance of music and memories in shaping relationships.