Understanding

Literature
 Do not copy the behavior and customs of this world,
but let God transform you into a new person by
changing the way you think. Then you will learn to
know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and
perfect.
Romans 12:2

Whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,

whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything
is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.
Philippians 4:8
Literature
• from Latin literatura/litteratura "learning, a writing,
grammar," originally "writing formed with letters”

• from litera/littera "alphabetic letter" also "an epistle, writing,

document; literature, great books; science, learning”

• "literary productions as a whole, body of writings from a

period or people" 
 Literary texts are constructed in
effect as objects of beauty, sources
of pleasure and as conveyors of
messages and information.
The Dog and the Piece of Meat
 Understanding/Interpreting Literary
Texts
• Look for the “meat”.
• Get to know the author.
• Examine the origin (human history, language, and
culture, including art, music, philosophy, religion,
science, politics, etc.) of the text.
• Look for symbols.
• Observe similarities and differences between groups
of images, words, and ideas in a text.
 Philippine Literature
Philippine literature withstood time and
periods and has evolved through
generations.  For every period that passed,
different genres appeared, and these literary
works rooted from all regions reflecting their
culture, society and lifestyle.
•Pre-Spanish period
•Spanish period
•Propaganda and Revolutionary Periods
 The three periods mentioned are the core
of our history and literature. History has a
very important role in literature as literature
not only reflects facts with aesthetic
language but more importantly, it displays
the ideas and feelings of the people living at
that time.
Group 1 - Apo on the Wall
• Asio, Dyann
• Casiño, Djeth
• Jumuad, Andrea Brianna
• Mingke, Jana
• Olarte, Shayne
• Pingol, Chriscent Louis
Group 2 - Padre Faura Witnesses The
Execution of Rizal
• Baguio, Nick Reynald L.
• Catipay, Zryl Gwyne
• Frigillano, Qurtnny
• Lantaya, LJ
• Solon, Love
• Wagan, Kenneth Jay
Group 3 – The Safe House
• Batislaon, Jan Rovic
• Matuguinas, Jemuel
• Murro, Allyn Jhee
• Israel, Ezzy Mari
• Villapez, Julieto
• Misa, Aimerlyn
Group 4 - The Revolution According to
Raymundo Mata
• Casanos, Jydd
• Doong, Frederick C.
• Geonzon, Carl Angelo
• Mayonila, Nestjya
• Niangga, Drahcir
• Valenzuela, Leo Blaedemir
• Pagapong, Josh