IV. Reflection in Literature

The Importance of Influence of Literature

As stated in the quotation by C.S. Lewis, literature not only describes reality but also adds to it. Yes, literature is not merely a depiction of reality; it is rather a value-addition. Literary works are portrayals of the thinking patterns and social norms prevalent in society. They are a depiction of the different facets of common man's life. Classical literary works serve as a food for thought and a tonic for imagination and creativity. Exposing an individual to good literary works, is equivalent to providing him/her with the finest of educational opportunities. On the other hand, the lack of exposure to classic literary works is equal to depriving an individual from an opportunity to grow as an individual. 

Prose, poetry, drama, essays, fiction, literary works based on philosophy, art, history, religion, and culture and also scientific and legal writings are grouped under the category of literature. Creative nonfiction of the ancient times and literary journalism also fall under literature. Certain extremely technical writings such as those on logistics and mathematics are also believed to be a part of literature.

A. Types of Prose

B. Elements or Ingredients of Prose

CACTUS

Theme- Survival

THE QUARREL

Characters- Nina
                   Ismael
                   Mrs.Smith
                   The Carpenter
Setting- Accessoria
Theme- Understanding and to be responsible

PEOPLE OF CONSEQUENCE

Characters- Camus
                 -German Haciendero
                 - Meding
Setting-  Bario      
          - Capitolyo
Theme- Enjoy life

Plot-

 I. Camus had been the houseboy of a German haciendero.    

1. They now owned the   best house in the barrio.    

2. In time their neighbors ran to them for loans.    

3. If the borrower failed to pay she demanded goods in payment. 

II. The young man is going up to the capitolyo.

 1. He spent the rest of the day. 

  2. His only regret was his not having been able to join in talk with the townsmen.    

3. There was this thick book with always read but never let me touch. 

III. Camus started at his image.

 1. He looked at his wife in the mirror.   

2. He waved away the insistent hands and wares of the other peddlers.   

3. He must tell his wife how pleased the good lady had been. 

RURAL MAID

Theme- Longing for the Rural Maid

FRUSTRATED WISH

Theme- Offering of Love for someone

OF OLD THINGS AND NEW

Theme- Wondering about the nature

TWO BROTHERS

C- Simon -brother      

Litoy- oldest brother      

Mang Orto- old man 

S- at the Dock

RIDICULOUS WELCOME

 Theme: Welcoming Death

BUT THE WESTERN STARS 

          Theme: To accept the death of one person

YOUTH

Theme- reminiscing the childhood

A NIGHT IN THE HILLS

C- Gerardo Luna
   - Sotera
    - Peregrina
    - Wife 

S- Forest

T- To be contented

PLot-   
 I. The life of a city boy- Gerardo Luna

    1.Gerardo Luna wanted to go to the forest 

    2. He speak of this dream of his to Ambo 

    3. His wife Died 

II. They entered the dim forest 

     1. He was weary and sweats 

    2. He sat with the young man and talked to him 

   3. He was Surprised 

III. 

      1. Gerardo was reassured 

      2. He was wondering 

      3. He wondered confusedly about many things

 

THE SMALL KEY

C- Pedro Buhay- Husband                   

      Soledad- Wife                   

      Tia Maria                     

      Doctor Santos 

S- Nipa house