Larcade Arcana

BS in Marine Transportation

Lesson 1.3: Literary Theories Based on M.H Abrams’ The

Mirror and the Lamp
Learning Task/ Activity
Pick a character of a movie/book/TV series that particularly has the same life as you. Explain
in essay form (2 paragraph, 5 sentences each paragraph 100 words) why this specific
character is like you( the similarities can be in physical attributes, mental attribute, life
situation.

“I’m on the Right Path”

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The movie Brave made by Disney hits differently now that I'm in the adulthood stage, tough
decision, and impose their will. Along with Merida, the character in the movie shows bravery and
stands for what she believes in. Just like me, my father didn't want me to pursue the Marine
Transportation course because of its low demand in society. Also, in Filipino culture, the family
always sticks together no matter what happens. I cried those days because it was a privilege to
enter that prestigious university and to step out of my comfort zone.

Days later, I stood up a chance and confronted my father with the feeling of eagerness and a touch
of anxiety. Saying that "I want to pursue that course! it's my dream." He cried for the reason he
was scared of what will happen to me in another place without his sight. The message of the
character tells me, "There's bravery in the face of fear, bravery in admitting your wrong, bravery
to face change and accept it, and bravery to say what needs to be said." My journey will not end
here, just keep on soaring high!
Assessment
Analyze the popularity of Budots through the four critical literary theories. Each theory
should should have an explanation in one paragraph only. The paragraph should have at least
five sentences.
Mimetic Theory
If you look at it through the lens of the mimetic theory, As a Filipino being joyful and happy
Pinoys. The funny dancing in crazy move steps called Budots was the response of every
Filipinos of every party occasion. The full of smiling people is another feature that was
contrary to a rather grim scenario. Form a close connection between the unity and bonds
created by Budots dance regulating aspects of community life. Some may love it or hate it,
but Budots made the whole country dance.
Pragmatic Theory
With the Pragmatic Theory, Budots dance is a combination of Badjaw dance and Bisdak
originally in the Visayas and Mindanao region. When we asked a not Visayan people about
the Budots if they knew it, they were quick to answer yes. Its popularity is alive and evolving
out in the streets. Mayor Duterte first popularized Budots in a video performing with the
Camusboyz, a group based in Camus, an area in Davao City was a way of showing he was in
touch with the masses, being able to perform the Budots. Also, it was being used as a piece of
campaign music by a running for a senator. The word Budots is well known by every Filipino
now and then.
Expressive Theory
It has been a time since this dance craze has been popularised. Budots is a unique Popular
Culture eventually made its way into parody. Mostly teenager, gyriating their bodies to a
loud, repititive tune. It had pictch-shifting whistles and heavy percussions. The bass was
hypnotic.But for something that has penetrated multiple levels of Philippine culture in such a
short amount of time, no one really knew the person who created it.
sObjective Theory
The budots formula usually composes of these key elements:a base techno or hip-hop beat, a
simple yet deep electronic bass core, layered with static sound effects, occasional turntable
scratching, and horns, beeps or synths of varying pitches and tempo, topped with a overlay of
DJ spiels throughout the track, and looped distorted vocals. Many budots tracks also
incorporate unusual sound effects, which range from the sound of a revving car, laughter,
burping and other sound effects familiar among local radio stations that give a humourous
effect, to sound clips like sound effects of Warcraft and Counter-Strike video games, the
famous shout of "Dao Ming Si!" by Shan Cai of Meteor Garden II, and one-liners of
Philippine commercials such as "I love you Piolo!" But what gives it a Bisdak flavour among
other popular techno music is the incorporation of Cebuano dialogue and Cebuano songs that
depicts the everyday lives of the Bisaya masses.