LitCrit 1

I. Biographical Info

-Ricardo Lee born as March 19, 1948. He grew up in Daet, Camarines Norte. His mother died
when he was 5 years old and only saw his father on few occasions. He studied primary and secondary
school in the same town. It was said that Lee often sneaks into film houses and bury himself in books
at the school library, tearing away pages with striking images. He won his first national literary award
for a short story he wrote when he was still in high school. He took a bus to Manila to continue his
career. He was accepted at University of the Philippines Diliman as an AB English major but never got
his diploma .Later, he taught screenwriting at its College of Mass Communication. He became an
activist during those politically turbulent times and was created and affiliated with “Panulat para sa
Kaunlaran ng Sambayanan” (PAKSA, or Pen for People's Progress).

II. Historical Background/ Context

- "Para kay B” is the first novel made by Ricky Lee. Launched in November 2008 at UP Diliman.
- He based his novel in the
III. Plot Summary

Exposition: In the stormy night, the writer, Lucas decides to stay in the Traveler’s Inn where Sandra’s
work. He decides to write about 5 girls with a tragic. He met Sandra at the coffee shop

Declaration of action:

Climax:

Denouement:

Ending:

IV. Theme and Motifs

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V. Symbols
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VI. List of References
- https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/ricky-lee.html

Solis, John Matthew R.

Grade 11-Nitrogen