The Story of the Orphan Girl.pptx A Subanon Foltake by Emerson B. Christie

Philippine Literature
Pre-Colonial Piece
A story of an orphan girl is a folktale genre that speaks the culture of Subanon people. Subanon is a tribe indigenous to the Zamboanga Peninsula Area, particularly living in the mountainous area of Zamboanga Del Sur and Misamis Occidental, Mindanao Island. This piece is written by Emerson B. Christie

1. The Story of the Orphan Girl Prepared by: Lanilyn M. Riego

2. Objectives:  Identified the different literary forms during the pre-colonial period;  Discussed sampled literary pieces that flourished during the period;  Specified the relevance of the works to the lives of the primitive Filipinos

3. AUTHOR SETTING CHARACTERS PLOT

4. INTRODUCTION: A story of an orphan girl is a folktale genre that speaks the culture of Subanon people. Subanon is a tribe indigenous to the Zamboanga Peninsula Area, particularly living in the mountainous area of Zamboanga Del Sur and Misamis Occidental, Mindanao Island. Subanon or Subano , derived from the word ‘’ suba ’’, a Visayan word meaning ‘’river’’, as most of their settlements can be found near rivers or mountain streams.

5. Geographical and dialectical subgroups Subanons distinguish themselves from each other by their roots or point of origin. These are based on names of rivers, lakes, mountains, or locations. Siocon (Western) Subanen; Lapuyan (Southern) Subanen; Sindangan (Central) Subanen; Tuboy (Northern) Subanen; and Salug (Eastern) Subanen.

6. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Emerson B. Christie 1878-1967  Government official and ethnologist  A linguist and teacher in the Philippines from 1901-1904  Assistant in the Ethnological Survey of the Philippines (1904-1907)  He wrote the Subanos of Sindangan Bay (Manila, 1909) He also worked with the Subanon people of the Philippine Island. He worked for the State Department as a special assistant and was a Chief of its Translation Bureau between 1928 to 1944.

7. SETTING: somewhere in Zamboanga Peninsula

8. Characters Orphan Girl she was very beautiful, with straight eyebrows, and very skillful in all womanly arts, like weaving

9. Characters Widow’s son killed the manamat and the Gunluh / Makayag

10. Characters Sultan sent a representative to the chief to ask the orphan girl’s hand for his son

11. Characters Manamat came to devour the orphan girl Shareef advised the Sultan that it was not right to kill the widow’s son

12. Characters Beautiful woman warned the orphan girl Gunluh / Makayaga offered to give up his independence and acknowledge the widow’s son as his lord Huge spider pointed out the direction to the orphan girl

13. Summary In the beginning of the story, the orphan girl dreamed about a beautiful woman who warned her to leave her place. The girl did not act upon on it. On the dawn of the third day, a giant spider approached her and reminded her about the dream and so the girls quickly put her clothes and start running. As soon as they reached the well, the spider had pointed out the direction to where the girl should flee and so she fled up the path he had pointed out, for she was now filled with terror. Quickly, the Manamat chased her until she reached the top of the ridge. On the second day, she saw a hut from where a young man lives and because of exhaustion, the girl fell on the floor.

14. Summary One of the Manamat tried to seize the widow’s son by the waist, but receiving a great blow and so was killed. The fight went on between the serving man and the widow’s son on one side until all the latter were killed, save the chief the Gunluh , whose name was Makayaga . The sultan heard about the orphan girl and sends a representative to ask her hand for his son but the widow’s son refused. The sultan asked his men to kill the widow’s son but the Shareef and the wise men reminded him that he should not kill the widow’s son. The marriages were arranged between the widow’s son and the orphan girl and the sultan’s son according to the line of his hands, will marry a beautiful woman in Mecca.

15. Exposition The story introduces the orphan girl, who is left alone in the world after the death of her parents. She is described as young and fair, with a life marked by sorrow in an uncaring world.

16. Rising Action : The orphan girl faces the harsh realities of life, including societal scorn and the threat of predators like the Manamat . Her dreams and warnings foreshadow the dangers she must confront.

17. Climax: The pivotal moment occurs when the orphan girl must escape from her predators. With the help of the giant spider, she manages to flee, marking a significant turning point in her life.

18. Climax: The pivotal moment occurs when the orphan girl must escape from her predators. With the help of the giant spider, she manages to flee, marking a significant turning point in her life.

19. Falling Action: After her escape, the orphan girl encounters the widow’s son, who asks about her past. Upon hearing her story, he offers her a chance for a new life.

20. Resolution: The story concludes with the orphan girl finding refuge and hope for the future as she follows the widow’s son to his mother’s place, suggesting the beginning of a new chapter in her life.

21. Symbolism Various elements in the story symbolize broader societal issues, such as the giant spider representing impending danger and the Manamat symbolizing predatory forces in society.

22. Reflection The story prompts reflection on the treatment of the marginalized in society and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. I think one can glean insights about the importance of standing up for justice and the power of love and bravery in the face of adversity. The story also showcases the dangers of power and greed, and the importance of respecting others’ rights and freedom that is very true in our situation today.

23. Moral It is not right to kill. 2. If you love someone you should do the right thing to win the love without hurting some people. 3. Even if you have the power you should use it in the good way. 4. If you do well to others, it will also be replaced with something good

24. Theme Central themes include the struggle for survival, the impact of societal norms on individuals, and the quest for identity and belonging.

25. Questions & answers

26. In some versions of the story, the widow’s son may seek guidance from a shaman or spiritual leader (a babaylan ), who provides him with advice, protection, or magical items to help him in his battle against the Manamat . He may be given a special weapon, like a kris (a traditional wavy-edged sword), or protective charms.

27. The Manamat are creatures from Subanon mythology, specifically from the indigenous Subanon people of the Philippines. In their folklore, the Manamat are generally viewed as malevolent or harmful spirits.

28. Makayaga is a figure from Subanon mythology, particularly associated with the Subanon people of the Zamboanga Peninsula in the Philippines. In their oral traditions, Makayaga is often depicted as a powerful and malevolent being, sometimes seen as a demonic or ogre-like figure.

29. Questions & answers Invite questions from the audience

30. REFERENCE https://www.scribd.com/document/438723330/Story-of-the-Orphan-Girl