Assignment #3 (American Period)

During the American colonization here in the Philippines, Philippine Literature flourished
in three periods: Re-Orientation, Imitation and Self-Discovery. Choose one period, and
search for a literary piece that was written and published during the chosen period.
Next, give the following information:
1. Author’s complete name
Devi Kanchana V

2. Author’s background information

Vasundhara Devi, known by her stage name  Kanchana (born 16
August 1939) is a noted Indian actress from 1964-1988. She acted in all four
major south Indian languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, as well as
in a few Hindi films. She was born as Vasundhra Devi in a wealthy family
from Andhra Pradesh. She learnt Bharata Natyam and Music.

3. Title of the literary piece

Self-discovery — The Ultimate Destination for Inner Exploration in Literature

4. Summary of the literary piece

Literature is life and humanity. The perception of life is understood by the
thoughts and feelings of the characters. The theory focuses on the self and the life of
the self. Also, the notion is widened to the society which in turn reaches the people all
over the world. Literature is not calculative as Mathematics. It is not filled with
equations as in Science. Rather, it is mankind. Thoughts and feelings become the actions
of characters. This reveals the true nature of the self. Consequently, the
conceptualization of any work is the urge for the power, purpose and the authenticity of
life. These notions are the predominant factors that analysed the different periods to
state the life of people, society and also about the world.

5. Lesson that readers can get from the piece

Literature reflects the self. The inner exploration of the self exhibits the
truth about an individual. Human life is a framework of obligations, goals and
accomplishments. Self-discovery is the enlightenment of an individual in the
journey of life. According to Aristotle, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all
wisdom.” Human beings are obsessed with emotions and feelings. These qualities
rule over or dominate human mind and heart which in turn close the eyes of
consciousness.