2Q_CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE 1 PPTW2.pptx

LITERATURE

1. CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE 1 WITH TEACHER FRED

2. FIESTA

3. WEDDING

4. INDIGENOUS RITUALS

5. “What do these cultural practices tell us about Filipino identity?” “Do you know any stories, poems, or songs that depict similar traditions?” MOTIVE QUESTIONS

6. READ AND REFLECT!

7. Excerpt – Dinner at Kapitan Tiago’s House ( Noli Me Tangere , Chapter 1, abridged and translated in English for classroom use) Kapitan Tiago’s house in Calle Anloague was brightly lit that evening. Guests filled the spacious sala, for Kapitan Tiago was known for his generosity and his fine dinners. Around the table sat friars, Spanish officials, mestizos, and some prominent natives. The air was filled with the smell of rich food and the hum of many conversations. Don Santiago greeted each guest with great respect, bowing low before the friars and speaking softly to the gobernadorcillo . Everyone seemed eager to be noticed by the priests, for their approval meant honor and favor. The Spaniards, meanwhile, looked down on the indios , who silently accepted the insult. The dinner began with laughter, polite words, and a display of wealth. But beneath the merriment was a tension—between colonizer and colonized, rich and poor, power and submission.

8. ANALYSIS QUESTIONS: What Filipino values and practices are shown during the dinner? How does the scene reflect the influence of Spanish colonization on Filipino culture? What “dialogue” is happening between the characters from different groups (friars, officials, mestizos, indios )? If you were a guest at Kapitan Tiago’s table, how would you feel in that situation?

9. Literature reflects cultural identity and traditions. Literature acts as a mirror of a community’s way of life. Through stories, poems, plays, and songs, we see how people live, what they believe in, and what values they hold dear. For example, Noli Me Tangere reflects Filipino customs such as family gatherings, respect for elders, religious practices, and social events like fiestas. Folk tales and epics also preserve traditions by passing down myths, rituals, and moral lessons from one generation to the next. In this way, literature serves as a cultural archive—it protects and celebrates the identity of a people.

10. Literature also creates dialogue between groups (e.g., colonizer vs. colonized, rich vs. poor, tradition vs. change). Literature does not only reflect traditions; it also reveals conflicts and differences within society. Writers use characters and situations to show opposing groups and perspectives. For instance, Rizal’s novels highlight the tension between the colonizers (Spaniards) and the colonized (Filipinos) . In many works, we also see the clash between the wealthy and the poor , or between old traditions and new ideas . These texts encourage readers to think critically and start conversations about fairness, justice, and cultural understanding. In this way, literature becomes a space for dialogue—bringing together different voices, questioning social structures, and imagining solutions.

11. GROUP ACTIVITY C reate a concept map showing how literature: Reflects culture Preserves traditions Sparks dialogue

12. GROUP ACTIVITY Each group chooses a cultural element (e.g., food, family, religion, rituals). They will find or recall a piece of literature (story, poem, or song) that portrays it. Short sharing in class: “This text shows ___, which teaches us about our culture because ___.”

13. SHARING TIME!