21st Century

Literature from
the Philippines
and the World
 WORDS UNLOCKED
MAUSER- a high-velocity PURGATORY- the
magazine rifle. condition, process, or
place of purification or
OBSERVATORY-a location temporary punishment
used for observing
terrestrial, marine, or SHIMMERING- shining
celestial events. with a soft, slightly
wavering light events.
RUDDY- used to describe
something that is SHIVERING- to shake
reddish involuntarily.
OBSERVE

OBSERVE
 WHAT IS A TEXT? WHAT IS A CONTEXT?
Context originates
from the notion of
A text is the weaving together. It is
written part of defined as the
the story, what circumstances that
form the setting of
happens and events, statements, or
what is stated on ideas and in the way
the page. of which it can be
fully understood and
assessed.
Types of Contexts
Cultural context-
refers to a
C-ultural particular ‘way of
H-istorical life’, involving
religion, race and
I-deological nationality, as well
P-ersonal as things like food,
S-ocial dress code and
manner.
 Types of Contexts
Historical context- Ideological context-
refers to the broader refers to the
cultural environment systems of beliefs
of a topic or piece, and ideas that
which includes how underpin our
time affects the attitudes and
importance of behavior
something.
 Types of Contexts
Personal context Social context- is
-refers to both author how the people
and reader.
-Author’s lives always
surrounding
influence their work in something affect
some way. and interpret
-Reader’s background something.
knowledge is also
important in
deconstructing a text.
 The Author:

Padre Faura Danton R. Remoto

-born March 25, 1963
Witness the -a Filipino writer, essayist,
reporter, editor, columnist,
Execution of and professor.
-first prize recipient at the
Rizal ASEAN Letter-Writing Contest
By Danton for Young People. The award
made Remoto a scholar at the
Remoto Ateneo de Manila University in
the Philippines. As a professor,
Remoto teaches English at the
Ateneo de Manila University.
 CHARACTERS -A Jesuit priest invented
a barometer that
Padre Federico Faura
measures atmospheric
pressure to estimate the
intensity and proximity
of approaching typhoons
in the Philippines.
-He was a meteorologist
and was the director of
the Manila Observatory.
-One of Jose Rizal's
favorite mentors.
 CHARACTERS - A patriot, physician, and
man of letters who was an
inspiration to the
Philippine nationalist
movement.
-Rizal was convicted of
rebellion, conspiracy and
sedition and sentenced to
death.
-He was executed by firing
José Protacio Rizal Mercado y squad in Bagumbayan,
Alonso Realonda now called Luneta, in
(June 19, 1861- December 30, 1896)
Manila at the age of 35.
Padre Faura Witness The Execution of Rizal From the sudden sun
Author: Danton Remoto After the bitter winter
I stand on the roof In Europe
Of the Ateneo municipal, And on this day
Shivering With the years beginning to turn,
On this December morning. Salt stings my eyes.
Months ago, I see Pepe,
Pepe came to me A blur
In the observatory. Between the soldiers
I thought we would talk With their Mausers raised
About the stars And the early morning’s
That do not collide Star:
In the sky: Still shimmering
Instead, he asked me about Even if millions of miles away,
purgatory The star itself
(His cheeks still ruddy Is already dead
Padre Faura Witness The Execution of Rizal
Author: Danton Remoto From the sudden sun
I stand on the roof After the bitter winter
Of the Ateneo municipal, In Europe
Shivering And on this day
On this December morning. With the years beginning to turn,
Months ago, Salt stings my eyes.
Pepe came to me I see Pepe,
In the observatory. A blur
I thought we would talk Between the soldiers
About the stars With their Mausers raised
That do not collide And the early morning’s
In the sky: Star:
Instead, he asked me about Still shimmering
purgatory Even if millions of miles away,
(His cheeks still ruddy The star itself
Is already dead
 Assessment
Multiple Choice.
Read each
Activity statement. Choose
and write the letter
Time! of the best answer
on a ¼ sheet of
paper.
 a. Danton Remoto
1. The persona
in the poem
b. Dr. Jose Rizal
“Padre Faura
Witness The c. Padre Faura
Execution of
Rizal” was d. You
 a. Star
2. What was the
nickname given
b. Mauser
to Jose Rizal
mentioned in c. Ruddy
the poem?
d. Pepe
 3. Why Padre Faura expected that they
would talk about the stars?
a. Because Padre Faura worked in the observatory

b. Because Pepe was a star

c. Because Pepe just arrived from Europe

d. Because Pepe was fascinated in the observatory

 4. Why Padre Faura was in the
observatory when Pepe visited him?
a. It was the only place where they could talk

b. He was in-charged in the observatory.

c. The observatory was near the Ateneo De Manila

d. The observatory was near Bagumbayan.

 5. Why instead of stars, Pepe asked about
purgatory to Padre Faura. Purgatory is___
a. is a state where the souls can pass by to
rest before going up to heaven

b. is the place for eternal rest

c. is a place where souls rest.

d. is a state where souls go through a process of cleansing,

by suffering for a time after death on account of their
sins, so as to attain final union with God
 6. The mood of the poem was _______.

a. Mournful

b. Delightful

c. Disappointment

d. Mysterious
 7. Pepe came from Europe where winter
was bitter. His face became ruddy because

a. He was exposed to humiliation

b. He was exhausted.

c. He was not accustomed to the weather

d. He was exposed to sudden sun.

 8. The characteristics of the star were used to
compare with Jose Rizal was shimmering because

a. he was well-known

b. he was about to die

c. he studied astronomy

d. his teacher was in the observatory

9. Who is the author of the poem?

a. Dr. Jose Rizal

b. Danton Remato.
c. Padre Faura.
d. Danton Remoto
 a. His godfather
10. Who was
Fr. F. Faura b. His uncle
to Jose Rizal
c. His teacher

d. His friend
Let’s sum it
up!
 GROUP ACTIVITY:“The Execu-SHOWn”
1. The class will be divided into three
groups.
2. Each group will perform a speech choir,
reciting while re-enacting the poem
“Padre Faura Witness the Execution of
Rizal.”
 CRITERIA:
Delivery (quality of voice, fluency, 30
mastery, blending & harmony)
Interpretation (manner in which the 30
piece is internalized & presented)
Creativity (costume, props & sound 20
effects)
Stage presence (stage poise, eye contact, 20
gestures movement & audience impact)
Total 100%