Critical Literary Analyses

  Beauty is the sweetness within - A Critical Analysis of Sweet Summer By Cyan Abad-Jugo Written by: Artchie Melgazo, Bjorn Balaoro, Jadis Ocampo, Mary Grace Sanchez,  RB Lim, Zunder Kirk Lerin “Society has a distorted perception of beauty” This quote captures the knowledge of the main idea of the literary text. The story “Sweet Summer” by Cyan Abad-Jugo starts with introducing the three 12- years old girls. The story takes place in the summertime. The main idea of the literary text is it is about Sara, one of the three 12-year-old girls who call themselves The Candy Club, as they are growing up Camilla and Faye start to attract attention from boys as said in the literary text  “the older boys of the neighborhood have begun to hover and ogled them like treats but only the two creamy long- legged eclairs, not the nut -brown fudge in a housedress melting the sun” this implies that only Camilla and Faye are noticed and desired by the older boys while Sara is ignored and is...

Sa Lalaking Naligsan sa May Interseksiyon By: Manuel M. Avenido      Manuel M. Avenido's work "Sa Lalaking Naligsan sa May Interseksiyon" illustrates modern difficulties in a direct and powerful manner. The narrative illustrates a man's struggle when hindered at a congested intersection. This scenario symbolizes disorientation and ambiguity over one's life trajectory. Amidst towering skyscrapers and tumultuous traffic, the man initiates his own odyssey, encouraging the reader to reflect on life's challenges, decisions, and the essence of a genuine route. This encompasses the untamed and rugged realm.      "Sa Lalaking Naligsan sa May Interseksiyon" narrates the tale of a guy ensnared at a frenetic urban intersection. He reflects on his circumstances, illustrating the plight of an individual striving to navigate contemporary life's problems. His stroll becomes a metaphor as he reflects on his choices and the trajectory of his existence, notwithsta...

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐁𝐑𝐎 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊: 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 '𝐁𝐎𝐘 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊' 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓 Written by:  Izzy Elielle Pardillo, Bernadeth Jen Abellaneda, Lori Vianka Adlawan, Chrisjay Ermitanio, and Azumi Fenecios

  PILI, MANGO, ROSE, TREE OF DECREE: WHO WILL YOU BE? UNPACKING THE POWER OF CHOICE IN J. ANTONIO CARPIO’S TREES Written By:  Althea Beatrice V. Chavez, Mitz Julianne G. Gabutan, Nina Franchesca Ibona, Kiersten Laiza Mae Minor, and Danielle Aubrey Parales As children, we were told we could be anything, and do anything, as long as it aligned with our culture, morality, and spirituality. We were taught to strive not just for our success, but for the betterment of the world around us. Yet, as we grow older, walking through the streets of the Philippines, we are greeted not by progress but by walls plastered with the same tired promises. The bright tarpaulins and posters scream "Vote for..." followed by pledges for reform—most especially environmental reform. But how ironic is it that these very promises of change litter our streets, while the change itself remains elusive? How ironic that those who vow to do good seem disconnected from the moral and civic responsibilities they d...

UNRAVELING THE SHREDS: AN INTERPRETATIVE ANALYSIS OF PACIS’ ‘THERE WAS THIS REALLY FAT GIRL’ Literary Text Title: There Was This Really Fat Girl (Young Adult Fiction, 2009) by Carla M. Pacis Author: Carla M. Pacis A woman, like a vibrant tapestry, her career weaves together the magic of film, the power of literature, and a fierce commitment to social change. Emma Watson said, “Feeling beautiful has nothing to do with what you look like.” Carla M. Pacis' 'There Was This Really Fat Girl' frames the story of Ana, a woman whose deadliest enemy was a mirror—any mirror. Growing up, her mother would simply criticize her body image, noting that it was her baby fat and frequently wondered aloud when she would shed it. This study takes us to a world where self-identity and societal expectations collide. Through the prism of a seemingly simple narrative, she investigates the complexity of body image and the enormous impact of perception on personal development. The protagonist's...