My Brother

My executioner

BY

A LITERAY CRITICISM OF A NOVEL WRITTEN BY A FILIPINO AUTHOR

In Partial Fulfilment of the Subject

21st Century Literature from
the Philippines and the World

Presented to
the English Department of
Parañaque National High School-Main
Senior High School Program

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FERDINAND B. FABIAN, LPT

Teacher
OCTOBER 2023
 (Here are the parts of your NOVEL ANALYSIS)

COVER PAGE > Refer to the above page (Page 1)

> Fly leaf (blank page) (Page 2)
> Cover of the actual novel (Page 3)
> Margins are 1.5 – left, 1-top, right and bottom; Font – Verdana, size 11;
1.5 line spacing, 8.5x11 (short) bond paper, enclosed in a clear folder
color-coded by section
> DUE DATE: OCTOBER 03, 2023, TUESDAY, DURING OUR 21ST CLPW
CLASS.

I. ABOUT THE BOOK > one page, written in the middle of the page in upper case
letters (Page 4)
A. AUTHOR'S BIOGRAPHY > half page only, with the author’s
picture and a background on how he wrote the novel and entries in
this section should have 1.5 line spacing (Page 5)
B. SYNOPSIS > another half of the same page,
just a brief summary

II.STORY ANALYSIS > one page, written in the middle of the page in upper case
letters and entries in this section should have
1.5 line spacing
A. PLOT > 2-3 pages, include all elements/parts of the plot (Pages 6-8)
C. CHARACTERS
D. CONFLICT all in one page only but should be properly and
neatly sectioned (Pages 9-10)
E. SETTING
F. THEME all in one page only but should be properly and
G. MOOD neatly sectioned (Page11)
H. POINT OF VIEW

II. LITERARY CRITICISM > one page, written in the middle of the page in upper
case letters (Page 12)

A. 1. THEORY A (Brief description of the theory and reason from using

such theory in the first analysis, one page only and entries in this section should
have 1.5 line spacing) (Pages 13-15)
1.1. EVIDENCES AND CRITIC USING THEORY A (1st half of the page,
at least 3 evidences cited as 1.1.1; 1.1.2; and 1.1.3)
 1.2. SYNTHESIS A (2nd half of the page, start with a short,
remarkable quote and explain how your knowledge in the theory was able to
help you to better understand the text)

B. 1. THEORY B (Brief description of the theory and reason from using

such theory in the second analysis, one page only and entries in this section
should have 1.5 line spacing) (Pages 16-18)
1.1. EVIDENCES AND CRITIC USING THEORY B (1st half of the page,
at least 3 evidences cited as 1.1.1; 1.1.2; and 1.1.3)
1.2. SYNTHESIS B (2nd half of the page, start with a short,
remarkable quote and explain how your knowledge in the theory was able to
help you to better understand the text)

C. 1. THEORY C (Brief description of the theory and reason from using

such theory in the third analysis, one page only and entries in this section should
have 1.5 line spacing) (Pages 19-21)
1.1. EVIDENCES AND CRITIC USING THEORY C (1st half of the page,
at least 3 evidences cited as 1.1.1; 1.1.2; and 1.1.3)
1.2. SYNTHESIS C (2nd half of the page, start with a short,
remarkable quote and explain how your knowledge in the theory was able to
help you to better understand the text)

D. GRAND SYNTHESIS (one whole page, write your generalization based

from the three theories) (Page 22)
 YOU MAY USE THESE KEY POINTS IN CRAFTING YOUR NOVEL ANALYSIS AS A GUIDE
FOR A COMPREHENSIVE OUTPUT

*Plot

The plot is how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea. It is the sequence
of events in a story or play. The plot is a planned, logical series of events having a
beginning, middle, and end.

>>> Identify the Parts of the Plot

A.) Introduction - The beginning of the story where the characters and the setting are
revealed. The introduction can also be called the exposition.

B.) Rising Action - This is the part of the story were a conflict is revealed (called the
inciting force) and becomes more pronounced as the story progresses. The rising action
is all the events between the introduction and the climax.

C.) Climax - This is the highest point of interest, the turning point of the story or the
moment of greatest suspense. The reader wonders what will happen next; will the
conflict be resolved or not?

D.) Falling Action - At this point the events and complications begin to resolve
themselves. The falling action is all of the events between the climax and resolution.

E.) Resolution - This is the final outcome or untangling of events in the story. The
resolution may also be called the denouement.

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*Character

The plot can only exist with characters. The main character is placed in a situation that
contains a problem he or she must overcome; therefore, conflict exists.

Most stories also have minor characters who either help or hinder the main character's
attempt to solve the conflict. There can be many different types of characters within a
story.
>>> Identify the Characters and Give Short Descriptions for Each

A.) Protagonist - The main or central character.

B.) Antagonist - This character opposes the protagonist. Often, he or she is an opponent
to the main character.

C.) Round (Dynamic) Characters - A character affected by the events of the story. These
characters are usually fully developed in terms of personality. They are described in
more detail and their personalities emerge more fully. Round characters usually become
enlightened, learn, grow, or deteriorate by the end of the story.

D.) Flat Character - A character who doesn't go through a change. These characters are
usually one-dimensional.

E.) Stereotyped Characters - A character who is so well known that little has to be said
about him/her. These characters are immediately recognizable because of the role
he/she plays. Examples - the strong silent gunfighter, the nerd, the beautiful
international spy, the mad scientist.

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*Setting

The time (when) and location (where) in which a story takes place is called the setting.
For some stories the setting is very important, while for others it is not. There are
several aspects of a story's setting to consider when examining how setting contributes
to a story (some, or all, of these aspects may be present in a story).

>>> Identify the Setting of the Story

A.)Place - Geographical location. Where is the action of the story taking place?

B.)Time - When is the story taking place? (historical period, time of day, year,)

C.)Weather conditions - Is it rainy, sunny, stormy, etc?

D.) Social conditions – What is the character's daily life like? Is the character influenced
by particular customs or mannerisms of a place?

E.) Mood or atmosphere - What feeling is created at the beginning of the story? Is it
bright and cheerful or dark and frightening?

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*Theme
A theme is the author's underlying meaning, message or main idea that he is trying to
convey. The theme may be the author's thoughts about a topic such as life, society or
his/her view of human nature. Themes often explore timeless and universal ideas and
may be implied rather than stated explicitly. The title of the story usually points to the
theme.

>>> Identify the Theme of the Story

Some examples of themes from literature include: - Things are not always as they
appear to be
- Love is blind
- Believe in yourself
- People are afraid of change
- Don't judge a book by its cover

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*Point of View

Point of view is the angle from which the story is told. Although every story has a point
of view, the type used is up to the author. The person or voice telling the story is called
the narrator and there are two common ways to tell a short story:

>>> Identify the Point of View of the Story

A. First person narration - The story is told by the protagonist or another character who
is part of the action (using I, me, we, etc).

B. Third person narration - The story is told by someone who is not part of the action
(using he, she, it, they etc).

A narrator, 1st or 3rd person, can be:

A. Limited narration - The narrator only knows what he/she experiences or learns about
in some way - the narrator's knowledge grows as the story unfolds; at times, the reader
may know more than the narrator.
B. Omniscient narration - The "all knowing" narrator knows all of the details about
events, characters, etc. and reveals them to the reader as the story unfolds.

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*Conflict/s

Conflict is essential to plot. Without conflict, there is no plot. Conflict does not involve
just arguments, but rather it is any form of opposition that faces the main character.

Within a short story there may be only one central struggle, or there may be one
dominant struggle with many minor ones. Conflicts can either be internal or external.

>>> Identify the Conflicts in the Story as to its Origin and Type
* Origin of Conflict
A. External - A struggle with a force outside one's self. For example, an issue with
another person, a complication of circumstances, or a struggle with the ideals of society.

B. Internal - A struggle within the character’s self. For example, a decision has to be
made, pain has to be overcome, anger has to be overcome, or temptation has to be
resisted.

*There are 4 Different Types of Conflicts:

1.) Character vs. Person - The leading character struggles with his or her physical
strength against other characters, forces of nature, or animals.

2.) Character vs. Circumstances - The leading character struggles against fate, or the
circumstances of life facing him/her.

3.) Character vs. Society - The leading character struggles against ideas, practices, or
customs of other people.

4.) Character vs. Self - The leading character struggles with himself/herself; with his/her
own soul, ideas of right or wrong, physical limitations, choices, etc.