PATRICK JOHN M.

OLIVEROS 21ST CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD
11 HUMSS-CANLAS QUARTER 2 ~ WEEK 2

WHAT IS IT
WHY DO WE NEED TO STUDY WORLD LITERATURE?

 World literature is very important for the studying, still the literature of one country
develops together with other national literatures. They enrich each other borrowing
certain literary elements. There are a lot of scientific works on world literature, which
explain the peculiarities of this phenomenon. As a concept, world literature emerged only
in the 19th century when the literary connections of different countries had spread and
strengthened. Studying English literature opens up a world of inspiration and creativity,
while also developing skills that are essential for today's global environment. It is a
chance to discover how literature makes sense of the world through stories, poems,
novels and plays. It is also a chance to sharpen your own ability to write, read, analyze
and persuade.
TIME TO PONDEER AND WORK
1. What does the poem tell about death and life?
YOUR CLAIM: The poem tells us about how ‘’life’’ can be beautiful to live at and about how
‘’death’’ is more peaceful to live at.
EVIDENCE 1: If what follows this life Is a heaven without suffering, Where the recollection of
past suffering Does not induce present suffering; Where there is nothing of evil;
Where we are reconciled, at last, One to another and to our Creator, And where all
is good and perfect; Surely such a life (If it may be so called) Is better than this.
EVIDENCE 2: If what follows this life Is an oblivion without mind, where there is neither suffering
nor recollection of past suffering to induce present suffering; Where all that we ever
knew Is forgotten, surely such a death (If it may be so called) Is better than this.
REASONING: A life where you either suffer or not, either experience great suffering and enjoy
how beautiful life can ever be. And death where you can find peace of mind and
soul. Thinking about death helps us negotiate our death anxiety and feel more
prepared for our exit from this earth. And while was living life, we can enjoy it by
loving the things we do and loving those people bear us.