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Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
(Summary)
Maria was sought for and wooed by many suitors, three of whom were the Captain Lara, a Spanish
soldier; Joselito, a Spanish mestizo studying in Manila; and Juan who was but a common farmer. Despite his
lowly status, Juan was chosen by Maria Makiling.
Spurned, Joselito and Captain Lara conspired to frame Juan for setting fire to the cuartel of the
Spanish. Juan was shot as the enemy of the Spaniards. Before he died, he cried Maria’s name out loud.
The diwata quickly came down from her mountain while Captain Lara and Joselito fled to Manila
in fear of Maria’s wrath. When she learned what happened, she cursed the two, along with all other men who
cannot accept failure in love.
Soon, the curse took effect. Joselito suddenly contracted an incurable illness. The revolutionary
Filipinos killed Captain Lara.
Some people say that they could here Maria’s voice somewhere in the forest, calling out the name of
her lover, “Juan… Juan…”