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To Whom Shall I Tell My Sorrow

To Whom Shall I Tell My Sorrow Title: To whom shall I Tell my Sorrow Author: Anton Chekhov Author’s Background: Anton Chekhov was born on January 29, 1860, in Taganrog, Russia. Through stories such as “The Steppe” and “The Lady with the Dog,” and plays such as The Seagulland Uncle Vanya, the prolific writer emphasized the depths of human nature, the hidden significance of everyday events and the fine line between comedy and tragedy. Chekhov died of tuberculosis on July 15, 1904, in Badenweiler, Germany. source: https://www.biography.com/people/anton-chekhov-9245947 Vocabulary: epithet – an adjective or phrase expressing a quality or attribute regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned. nag – old horse galosh – a waterproof overshoe. Typically made of rubber mare – an adult female horse or equine wikipedia, dictionary.com, google Characters: Iona Potapov – a cab driver who recently lost his son Iona’s Horse – the horse that pulls Iona’s bo
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A Night In The Hills

A Night In The Hills Title: A Night In The Hills Author: Paz Marquez-Benitez  Author's Background: Paz Marquez Benitez (1894 - 1983) was a Filipina short-story writer. Born in 1894 in Lucena, Tayabas known as Quezon today. Marquez-Benitez authored the first FIlipino modern English language short story, Dead Stars, published in the Philippine Herald in 1925. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paz_M%C3%A1rquez- Ben%C3%ADtez Carreton  – a cart with firewood being pulled by a horse. camisa de chino – an undershirt. kaingin – employing a technique of clearing land by slashing and burning underbush and trees and plowing the ashes under for fertilizer. misas de gallo – an event in the Philippines during Christmas season. azotea – a flat roof. Characters:  Gerardo Luna – he dreamt to going to a forest in his childhood. His wife – she advised that Gerardo should look at the buin siness side of his trip with Ambo. Ambo – an orchid gatherer who invited Gerardo
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The Rainy Day (Poem)

THE RAINY Title: The Rainy Day A uthor: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Author's Background: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song Of Hiawatha and Evangeline.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wadsworth_Longfellow My Point-Of-View : Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's The Rainy Day is not just a poem written because he feels sad. Longfellow wrote this poem because of his wife who died. The poem talks about lost and renewed hope. It shows that no matter how hard and many struggles we face in life we will overcome them. 
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Footnote To Youth

Footnote To Youth Title: Footnote To Youth Author: Jose Garcia Villa Author's Background: Jose Garcia Villa (August 5, 1908-February 7, 1997) was a Filipino poet, literary critic, short story writer, and painter.  Vocabulary:  Leisurely - acting or done at leisure. Insolent - showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. Invigorating - making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy. Begrime - blackened with ingrained dirt. Smudge - cause (something) to become messily smeared by rubbing it.  Vigorously - in a way that involves physical strength, effort, and energy. Characters: Dodong - The main character.  Dodong's father - Who Dodong approached for approval. Dodong's Mother - Who helped Teang give birth to Blas. Teang - Dodong's lover. Lucio - Teang's other suitor. Blas - Dodong's son. Tonia - Blas' lover Settings: Countryside, at Dodong's house. Exposition: The main character is being introduced. Dodong. Dodon
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How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife

How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife Title: How my Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife. Author: Manuel Estabillo Arguilla. Author's Background: Manuel Estabillo Arguilla (1911-1944) was born on June 17, 1911 in Nagrebcan, Bauang, La Union. Manuel Estabillo Arguilla was an Ilokano writer in English, patriot, and martyr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Arguilla Vocabulary: Yonder - at some distance in the direction indicated. Unhitched - unhook or unfasten. Windowsill - a ledge or sill forming the bottom part of a window.  Waig (Ilocano) - small stream. Characters: Baldo - The narrator and Leon's brother. Leon/Noel - Older brother of baldo. Maria - Leon's wife. Father - Leon and Baldo's Father. Labang - The bull. Aurelia - Leon and Baldo's younger sister. Settings: Barrio Nagrebacn, Bauang, La Union. Exposition: The story starts with Leon and his wife, Maria, arrived at the barrio. Maria then meets Baldo, Leon's youn
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Visitation of the Gods

Visitation of the Gods Author: Gilda Cordero-Fernando Author's Backgro und:  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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilda_Cordero-Fernando 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 - P
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Dead Stars

Dead Stars Title: Dead Stars Author: Paz Marquez Benitez  Author's Background: Paz Marquez Benitez (1894 - 1983) was a Filipina short-story writer. Born in 1894 in Lucena, Tayabas known as Quezon today. Marquez-Benitez authored the first FIlipino modern English language short story, Dead Stars, published in the Philippine Herald in 1925. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paz_M%C3%A1rquez- Ben%C3%ADtez Vocabulary:  Melancholy - a feel of pensive sadness. Azotea - a flat roof or platform on the top of a house or other building. Perfervid - intense and impassionated. Tumultuous - making an uproar or loud, confused noise. Avidly - with great interest or enthusiasm. Ecstasy - an overwhelming feeling of great happiness. Placidity - pleasantly calm or peaceful Tienda - a store. Glimmered - shine faintly with a wavering light. Desultory - lacking a plan, purpose or enthusiasm. Merienda - a light meal or snack. Perversely - in a manner contrary to what is ex
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