Elauria, Desi Margaret B.

Mexe-4201

Literary Analysis

(The Borneo's Green Heart)

This poem reflects the belief and nature of brunei it has everything needed to be a

precious treasure. Everything about Borneo, including its people, government, and ecology, is

revealed in The Borneo's Green Heart. We can deduce that Borneo is a prosperous nation that is

abundant in natural resources (particularly oil and gas) and that they are genuinely The Land of

Unexpected Treasures from the phrases "a kingdom of treasures" and "an environment of

treasures." Brunei is one of the strongest economies today with an expanding economy. They

were able to acquire such riches and excellent standards of living despite having such a small

amount of land. In addition to being wealthy, Brunei is also depicted in the phrases "An abode of

peace" and "A haven of tranquility" as being quiet and tranquil. Contrary to its surrounding

countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Myanmar, Brunei has never really been

touched by the horrors of war despite being colonized by the British and Japan at the time. The

words "A neoclassical form of politics" and "An ancient Sultanate kingdom" also refer to their

type of governance, the Constitutional Sultanate. It was already their system of governance,

along with that of the other Borneo nations, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is stated in the poem's

first line, "A gateway to beyond comports," that they have managed their people so effectively

under the Sultan's power that they keep a high standard of morality. This line represents the

beliefs and ideals of the Bruneians, who are seen as polite people who follow the laws of
politeness. Maybe it's because they uphold Islamic principles. As one would anticipate in a

Muslim nation, its women are very modest. But despite their demanding traditions, Bruneians are

kind and cordial, much like Filipinos. The phrases "A space of warmth greeting" and "A den of

hospitable people" reflect this. Additionally, the poem illustrates how highly Bruneians regard

their country. We might infer that Brunei is a precious gem that is abundant in wonderful people

and cultural history in addition to its natural resources.