Week 3 Precolonial Literature (Cont.) PDF

GEOGRAPHIC, LINGUISTIC, AND ETHNIC DIMENSIONS OF PHILIPPINE LITERARY HISTORY FROM PRE- COLONIAL TO THE CONTEMPORARY LESSON 3 (CONT.) PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD A. PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 1. CHANT (BULONG) Used in witchcraft or enchantment. A. PRE-SPA...

GEOGRAPHIC, LINGUISTIC, AND ETHNIC DIMENSIONS OF PHILIPPINE LITERARY HISTORY FROM PRE- COLONIAL TO THE CONTEMPORARY LESSON 3 (CONT.) PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD A. PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 1. CHANT (BULONG) Used in witchcraft or enchantment. A. PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 2. PROVERBS Expressions of wisdom based on common and real life experiences. Example: Anuman ang gagawin, pitong beses iisipin. Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan, hindi makakarating sa paroroonan. PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 3.TANAGA A poem in quatrain with seven syllables and monorine. A. PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 4. FOLK SONG A lyrical expression created according to region. Uyayi – lullaby Examples: Komintang – war song Sitsiritsit Kundiman – melancholic love song Harana – serenade Bahay kubo Tagay – drinking song Paru parong bukid Mambayu – Kalinga rice-pounding song Subli – dance ritual song of courship or marriage Ida-ida (Maguindanao) Tagulaylay – songs of the dead A. PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 4. FOLK SONG 1. Uyayi – lullaby 2. Komintang – war song 3. Kundiman – a melancholic love song 4. Harana – serenade 5. Tagay – drinking song 6. Mambayu – Kalinga rice-pounding song 7. Subli – dance ritual song of courtship or marriage 8. Tagulaylay – songs of the dead A. PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 5. RIDDLES A mystifying question and/or a mind puzzle intended to be solved. Examples: Kung kailan mo pinatay, saka pa humaba ang buhay. Maliit na bahay, puno ng mga patay. PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 6. EPIC A long narrative poem about quests of a hero with supernatural powers. Examples: Biag ni Lam-ang PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 7. APHORISMS a brief saying or phrase that expresses an opinion or makes a statement of wisdom without the flowery language of a proverb. A short expression that contains a common truth. Examples: A penny saved is a penny earned. Eat to live; don’t live to eat. PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 8. EPIGRAMS A brief, witty statement about a topic. It is often satirical (containing verbal irony) and memorable for the surprising way in which it addresses a subject. Epigrams are sometimes used in poetry, as well as in everyday speech. Examples: “There are no gains without pains.” – Benjamin Franklin. “If we don’t end war, war will end us.” – H. G. Wells.  EPIGRAM PROVERB An epigram is a short, interesting and witty A proverb is a short statement that conveys a thought or idea on a particular subject, usually basic truth in a direct or satirical manner. presented in a funny manner. An epigram is usually said by someone and A proverb is not quoted by a specific person, but a documented. general saying passed on from one generation to another. For example: For example: “It is better to light a candle than curse A stitch in time saves nine. the darkness.” – Eleanor Roosevelt PRE-SPANISH PERIOD Characterized by: 9. Prose Narratives ❖ Myth – story of gods and goddesses used to explain mysteries, beliefs, and cultural practices. ❖ Fable – story intended to teach human values with animals as major characters. ❖ Legend – a story explaining origins of matters. ❖ Folktale – a fictional story told by ancient group of people SPANISH COLONIAL LITERATURE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD Characterized by: 1. Doctrina Christiana First book published in the Philippines by Juan de Plasencia SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD Characterized by: 2.Pasyon Is a narrative poem about the life of Jesus Christ, beginning from his birth and up to his death. This is usually sung during Lenten season. SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD Characterized by: 3.Cenaculo Is the dramatization of the passion of Christ. It highlights the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ, and it is also done during Lenten season. SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD Characterized by: 4.MORO-MORO Is a blood – and –thunder melodrama depicting the conflict of Christians and Muslims. It is usually about battles to the death and the proofs of faith. SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD Characterized by: 5.Zarzuela Is probably one of the most famous forms of entertainment back in the Spanish era. Zarsuelas are musical comedies or melodramas that deal with the elemental passions of human beings. SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD Characterized by: 6. BALAGTASAN A poetic contest of skills in debate on a particular topic or issue. PERIOD OF ENLIGHTENMENT 1872-1898 JOSE RIZAL Works: Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, Mi Último Adios, Sobre La Indolencia De Los Filipinos and Filipinas Dentro De Cien Aňos. MARCELO H. DEL PILAR Works: Pagibig sa Tinubuang Lupa (Love of Country), Kaingat Kayo (Be Careful), and Dasalan at Tocsohan (Prayers and Jokes). GRACIANO LOPEZ JAENA Works: Ang Fray Botod, La Hija Del Fraile (The Child of the Friar), Sa mga Filipino, and Everything Is Hambug (Everything is mere show), and Talumpating Pagunita Kay Kolumbus (An Oration to Commemorate Columbus).