ASEAN Lit Stories and Poems PDF

**Philippines** **SI MABUTI by: Genoveva Edroza-Matute** **Summary of the story** -about the life of a teacher named Mabuti and how she handles the problem as a teacher and mother to her child. How can Mabuti handle her problems as mother to her child and teacher to her students. She wanted to sho...

**Philippines** **SI MABUTI by: Genoveva Edroza-Matute** **Summary of the story** -about the life of a teacher named Mabuti and how she handles the problem as a teacher and mother to her child. How can Mabuti handle her problems as mother to her child and teacher to her students. She wanted to show her students her positive side despite suffering which brought the father of her child. The conflict is with a person versus herself because the main character is hiding her emotions towards the circumstances. **The point of view used in the story** was First Person **Narrator of the story** was The Student "Fe" **TATA SELO by: Rogelio Sikat** **Summary of the story** - life of an old farmer who needed to sell his farmland to a Kabesa (captain) because of his sick wife. Time passed by and Kabesang Tano decided to end Tata Selo's connection to the land by having new farmers who are way younger than him. Tata Selo begged the Kabesa, but he showed no mercy and used his cane to hit the old man. The old man wielded his "itak" to the Kabesa which resulted for him to die. Everything was taken from him, his wife, his land, his daughter Silang, his freedom, his dignity, and the humane treatment that he deserved. **MORNING IN NAGREBCAN by: Manuel E Arguilla** **Summary of the story** - It was sunrise at Nagrebcan. The fine, bluish mist, low over the tobacco fields. A boy named Baldo got out of their house to play with their dog\'s puppies. The four puppies were all white like the mother. He\'s soon joined by his younger brother Ambo. Ambo had his hand bit by the puppy they were fighting over. His hand started bleeding. Hearing the commotion outside the house, the boy's father, Tang Ciaco looked out the window. He saw Ambo\'s bleeding hand and declared that the puppy has gone mad. He grabbed a piece of firewood, started violently beating the puppy. He then turned his attention on his sons and started beating them as well. The mother of the boys, Nana Elang, came for their rescue and brought them safely inside the house. **Tang Ciaco** -- abusive father and husband, alcoholic **VIETNAM LITERATURE** **THE CHERISHED DAUGHTER** The gist of the poem was about the daughters marital status that no one wants to be her husband due to the high standards of her mother MAGPIES -- was regarded as an auspicious omen of new opportunities, be it a new job or a new love. Clue Phrases - I am eighteen this year and still without a husband. Magpie Five fat pigs. I am twenty-three this year and still without a husband. Mother dear, what is your plan. Three fat pigs I am thirty-two this year and still without a husband. one fat dog this time I am forty-three this year still without a husband will you please just give me away **A SCHOOL BOYS APOLOGY by: Le Thanh Huan** The gist of the poem was about the trauma that the schoolboy had during the war Clue Phrases - I'm growing up I want to be a sailor I'm wishing for a giant arena, a stream **BRUNEI LITERATURE** **THE OILFIELD LABOURERS** **Short summary of the** story - narrative follows a character named Yazid [as he recalls events surrounding a tragic incident]. The story begins with [Yazid\'s memories of a fire on a beach and an old man\'s death.] The old man was known for his involvement in cockfighting, and his sudden death disturbs Yazid. The narrative then shifts to Yazid\'s thoughts and experiences as he visits a [graveyard and later goes to work on an oil derrick with his friends, Jamal, Ghani, and Ibrahim.] The [conversation turns to the topic of death, with Yazid expressing a desire for a peaceful and less painful death.] The story ends with a tragic accident on the derrick, where a laborer falls and is fatally injured. The story touches on themes of life, death, and the dangerous nature of the work on the oil derricks, as well as the characters\' contemplation of mortality and the different ways people meet their end. **MYANMAR LITERATURE** **THE KINDERGARDEN TEACHER by: Aung thinn** **Summary of the story -** short story that offers a glimpse into the life of a [devoted kindergarten teacher in Myanmar.] The story beautifully [captures the innocence, curiosity, and challenges that come with teaching young children. It highlights the teacher\'s unwavering dedication to her role, as she genuinely cares for her students\' well-being and education.] Her passion for teaching and her deep connection with her students become evident as she shares anecdotes and moments of insight from her time in the classroom. [\"The Kindergarten Teacher\" underscores the importance of caring, dedicated educators in shaping the futures of young children and instilling a love for learning. It serves as a heartfelt tribute to the profound impact that a nurturing teacher can have on the lives of their students.] **THE WEDDING RECEPTION by: Nyi Pu Lay** **Short summary of the story** - [A story of a couple that is going to be married], shows the tradition of Myanmar in the accustomed wedding ceremony and how different they celebrate from us. It shows the [ideals of the bride at the said ceremony]. It also shows the love and care of every son to their parents and how respectful the wife has been to the action of his husband after the wedding. The wife was happy about her wedding despite the lack of having an enormous party. The [acceptance of the bride of her husband\'s shortcomings was the pinnacle of the story, showing that the bride is the one who will uphold the strong and long-lasting relationship in the world of marriage.] **THAILAND LITERATURE BOATMANS LOVE SONG** **Summary of the poem** [ ] -- [The boatman is dreaming about a pretty girl] while he is on the boat, he describes the woman in his dream in a detailed manner as he describes her from top to bottom. The description was very sincere to the point that he is [praising her for her beauty. The boatman's attraction to the women was a mere attraction to her beauty not by being sincerely in love with her]