Comprehension Check-up:

1. Why is the symbol of this literature?

The poem tells the reality of life during the reigning of Marcos alongside with the Martial
Law. It is a reflection of the scenario of what and how the Filipinos experienced the
tragic and traumatic event throughout the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos in the
Philippines.

2. Who is Apo n the poem? Cite evidence to support your answer.

The poem Apo on the wall work based on Martial Law during Marcos regime. And the
author literally stated that Apo was the boss of child's father from its lines 7 to 9. It is
about a child's perspective about Martial Law. Even this also made the reader feel that the
effect of Martial Law.

3. Read the last line of the poem. What does it mean? How does this regulate the persona’s
behavior?
It feels that the person on the poem is very strict and does not want the child to wander
touch things in the office. People are well-organized He seems very cautious and looking
for the child every move he makes.

SELF-CHECK
1. Why did the writer choose the symbol in his masterpiece?

It truly shows people how the martial law during Marcos's regime affected the life of a
certain Filipino child.

2. Explain why is the symbol used to emphasize in this masterpiece?

Apo on the wall by Bj Patino is a poem that talks about the narration of a child's point of
view about his rigorous Father and the hanging photo around the wall called “Apo”. The
poem tells the reality of life during the reigning of Marcos alongside with the Martial
Law.

3. What was the writer wanted to convey in this masterpiece?

This masterpiece of Bj Patino advocates reasonably close to the realization of giving

importance on looking back to our past, moving forward through our present and
ensuring the success of our future.
4. What is the moral lesson of the story?

It is a reflection of the scenario of what and how the Filipinos experienced the tragic
and traumatic event throughout the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos in the
Philippines. “Apo on the wall” shows the real situation concerning with the different
perspective between millennial and those who lived through Martial law.

5. Relate a significant real life experience in this literature.

The poem entitled APO on the Wall was intended for the people who need a glimpse of
the truth. I like the poem for it contains the truth of what had happened in the past years
ago when Martial Law had occur. It was a good poem because it emphasizes the loyalty
of the soldiers.