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Republic of the Philippines BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY The National Engineering University Alangilan Campus Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200...

Republic of the Philippines BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY The National Engineering University Alangilan Campus Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200 Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221 E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering daughters may be seen differently compared to sons. Litr 102 | ASEAN Literature The title “Cherished Daughter” can be seen as ironic, as the story may Philippines reveal complexities and challenges in the daughter’s life that contrast with Si Mabuti the notion of being cherished. In 1948, Genoveva Edroza Matute The narrative delves into the penned the short story “Mabuti,” dynamics between the mother and which narrates the life of a teacher daughter, highlighting both love and who, despite her personal hardships, the pressures of societal norms. It makes sure her students appreciate also captures the emotional struggles and find beauty in life. and resilience of the daughter as she The story revolves around a teacher navigates her role within the family affectionately called “Mabuti” by her and society students. Despite her cheerful demeanor, Mabuti hides her own Vietnamese Culture: personal struggles and sorrows. Mabuti’s character exemplifies Family and Clan Importance and empathy and compassion, both in her their role in marriage interactions with her students and in Matchmaking and Arrange her personal life. Moreover, the story Marriage highlights the importance of Fortune Tellers in Vietnam resilience, positivity, and the impact a Concept of Dowry and Bride Price dedicated teacher can have on their Filial Peity students’ lives. Social Pressure/ Expectation Tata Selo The Khaki Coat by Nhat Tien Tata Selo is a short story by Rogelio Sikat, is a fictional tale that reflects The Khaki Coat is a short story by the real-life struggles surrounding Nhat Tien that offers a satirical land reform and the persistent criticism of the early days of the political injustices in the Philippines. Vietnamese socialist government. Tata Selo, an elderly farmer, is the The story highlights the lack of social protagonist of the story. The story equality and opportunity in the society centers around Tata Selo’s struggle depicted. to keep his land, which is being taken away by a powerful landlord named It also emphasized the Legal and Kabesa. Ideological Conflict which is evident The story highlights the social the girl when she was arrested for injustices and inequalities faced by selling the khaki coat, but she argues poor farmers in the Philippines. in court that her actions are Despite his actions, Tata Selo’s plight consistent with Communist ideology, evokes empathy and sympathy from leading to her release. the readers, showcasing the harsh realities of land reform issues. Make sure that you also read the school boy’s Apology. Vietnam Brunei The Cherished Daughter authored by an anonymous author in 700 A.D. The Oilfield Labourers The poem focuses on a daughter who is highly valued and cherished by her The Oilfield Labourers is a short story family. It explores themes of familial set in Brunei, and it revolves around expectations and cultural traditions, the lives of oilfield workers. Set in particularly in societies where Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation  Republic of the Philippines BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY The National Engineering University Alangilan Campus Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200 Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221 E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering Kampong Umbi, where a devastating Thailand. Onomatopoeia is mainly fire has destroyed forty houses. used, resonating the sound of pestle crushing and creating the image of The main character, Yazid, witnesses harmonious rhythmic trampling. As the aftermath of the fire and reflects rice growing is the most important on the destruction. The story profession in Thailand, the poem explores themes of loss, both successfully symbolizes the farmers, physical (houses burnt down) and female rice growers and its nation. emotional (distraught families and the death of an old man). CHAMPOON by Dhep Mahapaorayais Champoon is a novella portraying Yazid's reflections and the visual Thai society prior to 1942 when imagery of the fire and his women are mostly deprived of their disintegrating shadow highlight the rights and freedom. Their marriage personal and collective trauma needed to be approved by their experienced by the community. parents. In this novella, the heroine, Champoon, has a forbidden love with Review the basic information about a non-local man. Brunei. MAUM by Kukrit Pramoj Myanmar Maum reveals the hardship of life in The Kindergarten Teacher by Aung Thinn Bangkok during World War II (1942- 1945). Families fell apart- separation Thailand and poverty were common place. Men became soldiers. Women and Boatman’s Love Song children were killed by bombs. The poem is told from the perspective The author narrates the story through of a boatman who speaks of his thru the eyes of a dog named intense love for his cherished one. He “Maum”, turning series of unfortunate employs rich and ornate language to events into something depict her beauty and his steadfast lively and hopeful. Maum was very devotion to her, even with her flaws. loyal to his master. It is a lyrical/ ode poetry on which the language was filled with metaphors WHAT IS SUCH FORGING? By Ujjeni and similes that paint a vivid picture of the boatman’s beloved. This poem inspires people to get up and fight various obstacles in life. It Three Line Poem Uten Mohamid raises the feeling of pride for being human. Filled with figures of speech This poem is an example of Haiku showing vivid pictures and profound which is an unrhymed poem with 17 emotions. syllables, structured in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. Smiles of the Rice Goddess by Chiranan Pitpreecha This poem portrays pestle crushing of rice by several female farmers, showing harmony and mutual kindness as well as the agricultural tradition in Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation