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Name: Lovero, Gabrielle Karen G. _ Subject: LIT 13: Philippine Lit.

Yr. & Course: III-BSEd-English Date Submitted: November 18, 2020

Moral Lesson from the selections used in Philippine Literature

A. Short Stories

Wedding Dance by Amador Daguio

Moral Lesson
- Never let go of a person you truly love. Love can hurt you if you defy it, it will be a test
on what decisions you make in life.

Biblical Truth
- Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” - The story is an example that
experiencing heartbreak may feel like it will last a lifetime and you will feel worthless but
we have to remember that the Lord always have plans for us. He is there to heal us and
remove our worries as long as we talk to Him.

Of Cocks and Hens by Alejandro Roces

Moral Lesson
- Do not judge others by their appearance. We need to appreciate every creation and
not only look at their physical attributes. What matters is your inner beauty.

Biblical Truth
- Proverbs 29:25

”It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord,
you are safe.”
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- Philippians 4:8

”Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is

pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is
anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

Scents of Apples by Bienvenido Santos

Moral Lesson

- As what our national hero, Jose Rizal said, “He who does not know how to look back at
where he came from will never get to his destination.”

- We have to be grateful for our achievements because we worked hard and earned it
truthfully. We should be able to remember where we came from and how we started.

Biblical Truth
- 1 Peter 4:8-9

”Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer
hospitality to one another without grumbling.” This tells us about hospitality and being
welcoming to brothers and sisters who visit our homes.

Sinigang by Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran

Moral Lesson
- Love your neighbors and be forgiving. It is true that it is hard to forget when someone
did something bad or painful to us but it is better to accept their apology and hope that
they can learn from it.
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Biblical Truth

- Colossians 3:13

”Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against
someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” This tells us to avoid grudges against people
who upset us or dislike us. Do not fight back instead be strong and forgiving.

B. Essays

The Will of a River by Alfredo Q. Gonzales Jr.

Moral Lesson

It taught me that like the river, we experience obstacles in our daily adventures or
travel. In order to overcome hardships, we require strength and power. Like the river, it
received the current to flow down the stream because of magnificent height and
magnitude. We need to have a strong power by our side to keep us strong and humbled.
The only strength that is all-powerful and all-knowing is God. Only Him can give long
lasting love and support to us in our hopes of reaching our dreams and goals in life. It is
best to be faithful and headstrong.

Biblical Truth

- Jeremiah 17:7

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” It reminds us
to seek warmth and happiness with God, along with family and friends as you give them
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love and support in return to create a healthy environment. We are all given a duty in
life to spread good words and exhibit a kind heart to others.

Educating the Literary Taste by Paz Latorena

Moral Lesson

It is important to have excellent and academic literal taste because literature can give
you positive and helpful views on society and life. he words and paragraphs we read can
impact on us and can bring positive insights when holding the right book. The things we
learn from a book develops our personalities and teaches us the good life lessons.

Biblical Truth

- Psalm 101:2

“I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when will you come to me? I will walk
within my house with a perfect heart.” We must remember to carefully select our books
and stories because words from it will give us wisdom and learning. It is an instrument
that molds our intelligence and our heart.

Scars by David Owen

Moral Lesson

It sees scars as a souvenir of the action you made in the past which has an interesting
story to tell. It isn’t only pain and tears, it would still be a fun story to share when people
will ask about your scars. We view it as part of the journey in growing up.
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Biblical Truth

- Proverbs 17:22

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” It reminds us to
be brave when faced with heavy situations like accidents or troubles in life. Remember
that we are not alone. He is with us always, so maintain a positive smile and do not lose
hope.

This is The Life by Anne Dillard

Moral Lesson

It is about culture and it’s impact on your growth in life. It plays a part in teaching you
the ropes in living your life how it should be. It explains that us people are only familiar
with our own cultures and sometimes are ignorant when it comes to different cultures.

Biblical Truth

- Galatians 3:28

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and
female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

- Luke 12:23

“For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.”

Even if culture tells us how to live your life, we have obstacles such as peer pressure and
social norms. In the end, all of us are equal. All of our lives end with one event, death. It
is important for us to avoid being rude or close-minded about other cultures. We have
to stand back from favoritism and avoid being bias about opinions.
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C. Poetries

I was not Young Long, I Met the Soul Early by Jose Garcia Villa

Moral Lesson

It reminds us to b

Biblical Truth
- John 6:35

"Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry,
and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” Remember that Jesus is essential for
life. It is best to accept Him in our hearts and have faith in Him. He is very powerful and
won’t allow us to be sad or broken. People who believe in the word of God will never
starve and will be fruitful.

Thoughts by Lang Leav

Moral Lesson

Biblical Truth
1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
This tells us that love is powerful. It is the greatest virtue one must have in life. Love is

Fairy tales by Verena Leung, Adabelle Poon, Nicole Tse, Queenie Wong

Moral Lesson
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Biblical Truth
- Proverbs 16:9

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
- Psalm 37:4-5

“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

D. Drama

A Life of a Slums

Moral Lesson

Biblical Truth

CPE LIT DRAMA

Moral Lesson

Biblical Truth