This document is a letter from Katherine V. Hidalgo of the Batangas State University College of Teacher Education to ASEAN Literature discussing 3 short stories - "There Is Not Only You" about a widowed mother raising her children, "The Bewail of Mother" about ungrateful children, and "The Mosquito" about a love story from Laos. It poses discussion questions on each story regarding overcoming hardship, government assistance programs, ingratitude towards mothers, virtues learned from mothers, definitions of love, and finding contentment versus achievement.
This document is a letter from Katherine V. Hidalgo of the Batangas State University College of Teacher Education to ASEAN Literature discussing 3 short stories - "There Is Not Only You" about a widowed mother raising her children, "The Bewail of Mother" about ungrateful children, and "The Mosquito" about a love story from Laos. It poses discussion questions on each story regarding overcoming hardship, government assistance programs, ingratitude towards mothers, virtues learned from mothers, definitions of love, and finding contentment versus achievement.
This document is a letter from Katherine V. Hidalgo of the Batangas State University College of Teacher Education to ASEAN Literature discussing 3 short stories - "There Is Not Only You" about a widowed mother raising her children, "The Bewail of Mother" about ungrateful children, and "The Mosquito" about a love story from Laos. It poses discussion questions on each story regarding overcoming hardship, government assistance programs, ingratitude towards mothers, virtues learned from mothers, definitions of love, and finding contentment versus achievement.
The National Engineering University Rosario Campus Namunga, Rosario, Batangas, Philippines 4225 College of Teacher Education
Hidalgo, Katherine V. April 12, 2023
BSED-ENGLISH 3202 ASEAN LITERATURE
THERE IS NOT ONLY YOU
1. During those times when you feel down and unfortunate, how will you be able to see the brighter side of the situation if it seems to be covered by dark clouds? 2. "There Is Not Only You" is about a widow who is trying to raise her children on her own. If you are given a chance to be the President of the country, what kind of program are you willing to create and establish for those widowed mothers that were dealing with poverty and loss?
THE BEWAIL OF MOTHER
1. What can you say about those daughters and sons who are ungrateful and disrespectful to their mothers? Do you observe it often in the present society where you at? 2. What do you think is the best virtue or lesson that your mother instilled in you? And was there an unforgettable moment in your life that you were able to use or applied it?
THE MOSQUITO – A TALE FROM LAOS
1. Does the love Ngoe Tam have for Nhan Deep resemble your standards and own definition of love, and in what ways? 2. In the story, Nhan deep dreamt only of luxury and pleasure. What do you think are the key elements of a truly contented life? Do you think being content with what we have hinders us from achieving a sense of satisfaction, purpose, and fulfillment?
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