Banaag at Sikat

Author: Lope K. Santos

Born on September 25, 1879 Lope K. Santos was a Filipino Tagalog

language writer and former senator of the Philippines. He is best known for his
1906 socialist novel, Banaag at Sikat and to his contributions for the
development of Filipino grammar and Tagalog orthography.

Content analysis

Title: Banaag at Sikat

Subject: The theme of "Shine And Famous" is the beliefs of the two main
characters. They believe that rich people should not be cruel to poor people.
This story also shows the choice of the able man to abandon the luxury of his
life to give to the poor, the knowledge and their right to work. It also shows a
person's renunciation of his wealth in the name of love.

Meeting Place: Antipolo / Laguna

Characters:
Delfin - Delfin is a socialist, while Felipe advocates the works of an anarchist.
As a socialist, Delfin believes and wishes to spread the principles
of socialism to the public, where the citizens could have more right in all the
businesses, properties, and other national activities. Although he is poor who
studies law and works as a writer for a newspaper, Delfin still strongly believes
that a society inclined to the cause of the poor through peaceful means, a
challenge that could be achieved through violence.

Felipe -Felipe believes in the forceful way of destroying the existing powers
and cruelty harbored by the rich landowners. He wants to dispel the abusive
members of society who rule society. Even though he is the son of a rich town
leader, Felipe hates the cruel ways of his father. He would rather see a society
with equal rights and equal status for all its citizens: where there is no
difference between the poor and the rich classes.

Authors intent: To give inspiration to the reader.