Main Argument

The piece “Mga Tala ng Aking Buhay” is an autobiography of Gregoria de Jesus, the wife of Andres
Bonifacio. The author, Gregoria de Jesus, or also known Aling Oryang, wrote this piece to share her
various life experiences which include her connection and role to the Katipunan. The main purpose of the
author is to recount not just her story but to all Filipinos who were fighting for the independence of our
country. By this autobiography, she was able to relay how our heroes achieve our freedom and the
sacrifices they went through in order for the Philippines to become free an independent country.

Analysis and Observation

Every Filipino would agree that Gregoria de Jesus would be considered as one of a kind woman in our
history. She was very courageous, dedicated, and committed to what she was doing. She was a dedicated
and good leader in the Women’s Chapter of Katipunan in the Philippines. Since Gregoria was assigned to
be the keeper of the important documents and seals during the revolution days, her life was always in
danger but she managed to find a way to save not only herself but for the whole countrymen from danger.
It shows how amazing she is that she doesn’t only think for the safety of herself and her loved ones but
she also cares about the safety of the whole country. She also talks about how she managed to be safe
from all the dangers she has been through despite her young age. She learned a lot of things which she
doesn’t use to do. She learned to be courageous enough to face fear even to face death for the freedom of
our country. We cannot deny the fact that Gregoria is a very good example to every woman today in our
country because despite being a woman she still made a name in our Philippine History.

She is a symbol of bravery and a woman who values her principles. What she has been through and all of
the things she has done and her sacrifices require a lot of courage and internal strength. She did not only
play a big part in helping the people who run Katipuneros, but she somewhat founded it as well. Without
her, things that the Katipuneros are fighting for would be a waste and will not set as awareness of other
Filipinos. She also brought strength to women at that time wherein women were always portrayed as
weak or those they rarely contribute help in times like this. She has proved that every man's success; there
is always a strong woman behind him. For all of her sacrifices, help, and support she offered for the
Katipuneros who fought for our country, there’s no wonder why she’s called as Lakambini of the
Katipunan.

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