Visitation of the Gods

Visitation of the Gods

 Author: Gilda Cordero-Fernando

 Author's Background: Gilda Cordero-Fernando is a writer and publisher from the Philippines. She was born on June 4, 1932 in Manila, has a B.A from St. Theresa's College, and M.A from the Ateneo de Manila University.

Vocabulary: 

  • Superintendent - a person who manages or superintends an organization or activity.
  • Assiduous - showing great care and perseverance. 
  • Dishabille - the stat of being only partly or scantily clothes.
  • Transom - flat surface forming the stern of a boat.
  • Ire - anger.
  • Tangible - perceptible by touch. 
  • Terpsichorean - relating to dancing.
  • Imperturbable - unable to be upset or excited.
  • Gallantly - in a brave or heroic manner. 
  • Rigmarole - a lengthy and complicated procedure. 
Characters: 
  • Ms. Noel - English instructor and the leader of the fourth.
  • Mr. Sawit - New English supervisor.
  • Mr. Alava - Superintendent.
  • Mr. Obles - Pugad Lawin's principal. 
  • Mrs. Obles - Wife of Mr. Obles.
  • Mrs. Divinagracia - The harassed economics instructor. 
  • Mr. Baz - National language instructor.
  • Mr. Dedios - Physics instructor. 
  • Mr. Santos - PE instructor.
  • Mr. Del Rosario - Military tactics instructors.
  • Leon - a student 
Settings: Pugad Lawin High School
Exposition: The story starts when the principal of PLHS received a letter saying that the superintendent and the district supervisors will be visiting for "purpose of inspection and evaluation."

Rising Action: When all the morning classes were dismissed and all teachers and staff were gathered and they had a meeting. The meeting is all about the Economic Building will be the hub of general cleaning, meaning the building should be clean and presentable when the superintendent and the district supervisors comes and inspect.

Climax: Ms. Noel and Mr. Sawit were having a conversation talking about the visitation of the superintendent and the district supervisors. Because the superintendent and the supervisors are telling them that they will be having a inspection, PLHS already have a plan. 

Falling Action: After dinner and Ms. Noel and Mr. Sawit finished their conversation. Ms. Noel heard the door open when she was cleaning up, Leon, on of the students in PLHS came in. Ms. Noel remembered that Leon wanted to be a Lawyer. She then realized if she had left the school, no one would guide the students properly. Ms. Noel really cares about the students so she decided to stay and guide Leon and all the PLHS students.

Ending: All the teachers and the staff together with the "gods" the superintendent and the district supervisors were taking a souvenir photo. All the teachers are lined up at their proper position. Though MS. Noel was late, she ran to her place in the lowest rung of the hierarchy with pride and humility. 

Symbolism: The symbolism i saw is in the title which is the "gods"it symbolizes the superintendent and the district supervisors.

Theme: The theme of the story is that we should never forget why we are doing this job. Think about the people who are inspiring us to work harder. 

Lesson: Don't mind the people telling you what to do, though they have good intention, your decision is more important. Follow your heart. 

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