IV. Reflection in Literature

CACTUS

Tita Lacambra Ayala

Message: Be strong in every circumstances and trials that we encountered

Theme: Survival

THE QUAREL

Andres Cristobal Cruz

Setting: Accesoria

Theme: Acceptance

Conflict: They are get conflict with their landlady because of her inhuman attitude toward the couple

Characterization:

                Nina- wife

                Ismael- husband

                Mrs. Smith- landlady

                Mang Jose- the old carpenter

INK

Guillermo Castillo

Message: It reminds us a certain thing should not be useful without a human who manipulate it. Also we must give importance to those things which we use for.

Theme: Usefulness

PEOPLE OF CONSEQUENCES

Ines Taccad Cammayo

Setting: Barrio

Theme: Realization

Conflict: They found out that they’re getting old, but they are not happy in their life, or they are not even enjoy their existence

Characterization:

                German haciendero

                Camus- husband

                Meding- wife

RURAL MAID

Fernando Maraag

Message: Express your feeling to the person you love earlier, and if whatever the result you must accept it and never stop loving

Theme: Love

RIDICULOUS WELCOME

Translated by: Prof. Carolina A. Arceo

Message: Enjoy life when you alive, because we are not getting youger

Theme: Death