Republic of the Philippines POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Office of the Vice President for Branches and Campuses TAGUIG CITY BRANCH TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT OF LITERATURE AND STUDIES SEEN 30183 Submitted by: BSED English 3-1 Submitted to: Gen. Santos Ave., Lower Bicutan, Taguig City 1772; (Direct Line) 837-5858 to 60; (Telefax) 837-5859. website: www.pup.edu.ph. email: taguig@pup.edu.ph. “THE COUNTRY’s 1st POLYTECHNICU” Republic of the Philippines POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Office of the Vice President for Branches and Campuses TAGUIG CITY BRANCH Instructions: Write a 3-page analysis of the three works used in the discussion. After Winter by Celine Bautista edited by Sir Xavier After Winter, as what I comprehend, is about hope. It’s like a rainbow after the rain. Winter symbolizes sadness, introspection, and personal struggle. It also marks the end of the year in most countries, hence, the end of different things. And why I concluded it as a poem of hope is because of the word spring at the end. Spring comes after winter, which also means the start of the year - a new beginning. It’s the season of rebirth, joy and love. Spring is the one season that shows, in stark terms, how good always triumphs over evil, light over darkness. As the flowers starts to blossom, sparks new doors of opportunity. The author used third person point of view which she also confessed that it was her personal experience. Imagery present is relatable and is easy to visualize. For someone like me who’s not a fan of poems, this one is easy to comprehend and appreciate. Gen. Santos Ave., Lower Bicutan, Taguig City 1772; (Direct Line) 837-5858 to 60; (Telefax) 837-5859. website: www.pup.edu.ph. email: taguig@pup.edu.ph. “THE COUNTRY’s 1st POLYTECHNICU” Republic of the Philippines POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Office of the Vice President for Branches and Campuses TAGUIG CITY BRANCH I first encounter the short story The Necklace when I was in elementary. And in high school, we were able to discuss it a couple of times that I got familiarize with the story already. The Necklace depicts the life of a struggling lower class in the character of Mathilde. In the beginning, Mathilde was introduced as a young and beautiful lady from a lower social class family. She is married to a clerk who is unable to provide for the extravagant lifestyle she wants to fit with the society she believes she belongs to. She has a strong yearning that this attitude will lead them to their tragic fate. The story incorporates literary devices such as imagery, and symbolism. LITERARY DEVICES IN EXAMPLE THE NECKLACE IMAGERY She dreamed of silent antechambers hung with Oriental tapestries, lit from above by torches in bronze holders, while two tall footmen in knee-length breeches napped in huge armchairs, sleepy from the stove's oppressive warmth. SYMBOLISM The necklace symbolizes wealth and prosperity in the story. Mathilde almost lost herself when she looked at herself in the mirror, stunning as she wears the necklace. The look of the jewels on her body is exactly the fantasy life she describes wanting in the opening of the story. Other than the extravagant representation of the necklace, its loss is an indication that she will never have the life all her life she always wanted. Because of the unfortunate event, they had to spend ten years working to pay back their debts. The coat that her husband offers her at the end of the ball symbolizes a reminder of her current life and status. It is a relic of Gen. Santos Ave., Lower Bicutan, Taguig City 1772; (Direct Line) 837-5858 to 60; (Telefax) 837-5859. website: www.pup.edu.ph. email: taguig@pup.edu.ph. “THE COUNTRY’s 1st POLYTECHNICU” Republic of the Philippines POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Office of the Vice President for Branches and Campuses TAGUIG CITY BRANCH her true life, one of modest means, that she is embarrassed by. The act of putting the coat on, while leaving the ball, symbolizes Mathilde's return to her true, ordinary life. WE FOUND THE HAT by J. Klassen It looks good on both of us. – But it would not be right. If one of us had a hat And the other did not. The piece may be short, but it will give you a lot of things to ponder. Children’s literature is a type of literature intended for children as the audience. It is constructed easy to understand and words are laid bluntly, but is child-friendly. It is also lightthemed. And after reading, a realization and a lesson, mostly enhancing one’s attitude, can be attained. We Found A Hat, as for everyone, is a poem of sharing and power of friendship. But for me, it is a poem of equity. It is very short yet it feels like you know what will happen next or what had happened before. Gen. Santos Ave., Lower Bicutan, Taguig City 1772; (Direct Line) 837-5858 to 60; (Telefax) 837-5859. website: www.pup.edu.ph. email: taguig@pup.edu.ph. “THE COUNTRY’s 1st POLYTECHNICU”
