REACTION PAPER IN CENTURY LITERATURE

Panganiban Kyan G. ict-12

In Philippine literature it deals with ideas, thoughts and emotion of man.We

study literature so that we can better appreciate our literary heritage. Through a
study of literature, we can trace the rich heritage of ideas handed down to us from
our ancestors and we can understand ourselves better and take pride in being
Filipino. The variety and richness of our Philippine literature evolved side by side
with our own country’s history. Philippine Literature reflects our norms, beliefs,
and values as Filipinos in this country. Philippine Literature developed through
different periods or stages: Spanish colonial rule, American Period, under the
Republic, and the Contemporary Period. This thing really intrigues me and gives
me the satisfaction of seeking more about the meaning of my life through the lives
of our ancestors and the connection of their lives to my life. I have learned also
from their examples and wise sayings, that has been cultivated though their
hardships. These experiences commonly teach about practical thinking and its
application to life, that most of the Filipino are using now as a guide to daily
living. One good example of a wise saying is: God helps those people who help
themselves. This saying gives me the inspiration that even before the time of our
ancestors they already have the perception of the existence of a one true God, who
has the power to do signs and wonders in our life.