Author: Lifethinkler

Structured as a frame story, Once Upon a Time by Nadine Gordimer (1989) focuses to an unnamed protagonist: a female novelist, who used introspection as a medium to combine two narratives. The outer layer of this framed story revolves around an experience of the female novelist after declining an offer to write a children’s story.… Continue reading Story Analysis: Once Upon a Time by Nadine Gordimer

D H Lawrence’s The White Stocking depicted jealousy and a subtle infidelity. As we read the beginning of the story, it was full of happy emotions because Mrs. Whiston got up early and excited upon the arrival of the postman. Later on, we learned that the setting happened in Valentine’s Day. However, a sudden dramatic… Continue reading Short Story Analysis: The White Stocking by D H Lawrence

As we wrapped up all representative texts in the periods of English Literature last week, I crave for more not because it is inadequate, but the previous discussions are encouraging me to explore more texts in English Literature. I might do that soon, but for now, I am joyous in the exploration we have had… Continue reading POV: You’re an English major who reflects (and craves!) on some works in English Literature

Emily Dickinson’s poem entitled My Life Had Stood—A Loaded Gun can be viewed as a literary work where an evident Transcendentalist overtone is packed with unconventional poetry structure. The poem can be seen in various ways; however, as long as structuralism is concerned—it will only look upon the imbedded relationship between the speaker of the… Continue reading Poem Analysis: My Life Had Stood—a Loaded Gun

Tungkung Langit and Alunsina Form: Prose – short story There is realism present in the story of Tunkung Langit and Alunsina, this is seen when the two gods are shown with human qualities—they fell in love and has severe quarrel. As I read this, it primarily focused on how jealousy can destroy any relationship. Jealousy,… Continue reading Philippine Pre-Colonial Literature: Samples and Analyses Part 1

Ambahan Form: Poetry Ambahan is one of the great examples of oral literature in the country. This poem, which is also considered to be a chant, is culturally-created by the Mangyan ethnic group. Just like other forms of poetry, ambahan has its own poetic standards which is also strict as to what other poems. It… Continue reading Philippine Pre-Colonial Literature: Samples and Analyses Part 2

The Story of an Orphan Girl The Story of the Orphan Girl focused on misunderstanding which might cause danger and dissociating monstrosity from physical appearance. The classical saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is evident in the narrative, especially during the confrontation part. This is where a creature called manamat, which is depicted… Continue reading Philippine Folk Literature: Samples and Analyses

The traditions in their community are subtly evident on the movie. At first, we can observe some people chanting whilst wearing some sort of a costume. It reflects their ritualistic tradition on begging for rain. There is also another scene during the re-opening of their community where Chief Wimbe started delivering his speech. Chief Wimbe… Continue reading Movie Review: The Boy who Harnessed the Wind

The movies Clash of the Titans (2010) and Wrath of the Titans (2012) are Greek mythology-based movies that feature the major themes and plot from the original epic narrative of Perseus.    Both films feature scenes that uses oratory, rhetoric and epic narrative. These are evident during the scenes where Perseus (the main character of… Continue reading In Focus: Characteristics of Classical Greek Literature in Clash of the Titans and Wrath of the Titans movies

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran is first published in 1923 and has been translated in over 50 languages. Oftentimes, it is mistakenly considered to be a religious book due to its overtones; however, it is not a religious book, but it is spiritual and is heavily influenced by Gibran’s spirituality. Specifically, Gibran is born into… Continue reading In Focus: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran