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21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
Grade12
nd
2 Quarter - Week Ten
Philippine Literary Turns and Tropes
OBJECTIVES: This lesson explains the concept of literary meaning and how inference can help in the
appreciation of literary text.
1. Infer literary meaning from literal language based on language
2. Describe how literary meaning is created in the essay by way of characterization and structure.
3. Respond critically to the essay and articulate this response through a presentation of a short biography
of a local woman writer from your area or region.

INTRODUCTION: Trackback

Task 1: Who I Am
Directions: Put √ (check) mark on the blank if the information describes Dr. Jose P. Rizal or X (cross) mark if
the information does not match to his identity. Using the correct information on the table, make a sentence
describing our national hero.

X/ Word/s that describe Dr. Jose P. Rizal

Ophthalmologist
Teodora
Lucio Rizal
La Solidaridad
June 19, 1861
35
Dapitan
Calauan Laguna
The reign of greed
December 30, 1896
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Read the essay: THE LOVE OF MAGDALENA JALANDONI by Winon Lou G. Ynion (Iloilo
DISCUSSION: The Essay Analysis
Magdalena G. Jalandoni
Magdalena Gonzaga Jalandoni was a Filipino feminist writer. She is now remembered as one of the most
prolific Filipino writers in the Hiligaynon language. Wikipedia
Born: 1891, Philippines
Died: 1978, Jaro, Iloilo City
Parents: Gregorio Jalandoni, Francisca Gonzaga
Books: Juanita Cruz

"The Love of Magdalena Jalandoni" by Winton Lou G. Ynion captures the essence of the 'binukot' (isolated)
lifestyle of the Reina of Hiligaynon Literature. He particularly emphasizes her love of writing which led her to
sacrifice elements considered to be essential in society, such as marriage. Magdalena Jalandoni is also the
perfect representation of someone who challenged the norms and stereotypes present in society.
Summary
Amgdalena Jalandoni grew up hearing her mother’s stories about Jose Rizal and his works. She grew fond of
him and even considered him first love. She was five years old when Jose Rizal died. She looked up to her
and influenced her greatly. At 13, she had one of works published by La Editorial in Iloilo city.
At 18, Magdalena agreed to marry a man of honorary statue out of obedience and respect to her mother in one
unique condition; be that, the man should a novel that same year. The man’s failure lead to Magdalena’s status
of being single, thus giving her a chance to produce more literary works, makes canvasses inspired by her first
love’s famous novel, and even carve status.
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Markers:
Contexts:

Literary context – The story the Love of Magdalena Jalandoni is considered as a non-fiction story. It is based
on true story
Biographical Context- capture the essence of “Binukot”(isolated) lifestyle of the Reinta of Hiligaynon Literature
Emphasize Jalandoni’s love in writing
Sacrifice elements considered to be essential in society
Magdalena challenged the norms and stereotypes presents in society

Socio-cultural context- the story of love of Magdalena Jalandoni is about the history of Magdalena in talks
about the life of Magdalena years ago.

Linguistic Context- the language that was being used in the story The love of Magdalena Jalandoni is English.
It uses formal language and also it uses some Filipino words.

The Author: Winton Lou G. Ynion

➢ Srudent in PhD Philippine Literature Program of the College of Arts and Letters of the University of
the Philippines – Diliman
➢ He won significant awards in Literature
➢ Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature in Hiligaynon Fiction
➢ Gawad Komisyon for poetry, essay, and literary criticism
➢ He has delivered lectures
➢ One of the coordinators of Philippine Studies program of the De La Salle University -Manila
➢ He was only 28 years old when he died

LET’S PRACTICE
TASK 2
Directions: Supply the following biographical or historical details about Magdalena Jalandoni mentioned by the
writer as he characterized his subject. Quote parts of the essay to complete this basic “biodata” of the
Hiligaynon writer.

Address ____________________________________

Year of Birth ________________________________

Parents ____________________________________
Schooling
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First experience of Publishing ____________________

Her body of literary works _______________________

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Year of death _________________________________

TASK 2
Directions: How did the essay go beyond these biographical details? Plot the development of the character of
Jalandoni between the period of her birth and death.

Birth ________________________________________

Growing Up __________________________________

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As a lady ____________________________________

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At 75 _______________________________________

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At 80 _______________________________________

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TASK 3: Answer the following questions:
1. What do you think inspired Jalandoni to become a writer? Point out specific details in the essay that
support your answer.

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2. How did her environment affect her writing?

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3. From what can you infer from the text, what were the subjects Jalandoni wrote about? List down the titles
and subject matter of the more prominently mentioned works.

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4. Who is/are the audience of the essay?

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5. What is the purpose of the essay?
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TASK 4
Directions: The following statements from the text figuratively develop the idea that Jalandoni looked up to
Rizal all throughout her life. How do these imply the writer’s devotion to the national hero? It represents what?
“His looks were ordinary; Filipinos, in fact, felt deceived when he once came home and packaged himself as
a doctor Aleman. But he was gentle and perhaps, romantic that Magdalena heiress to the incredible fortune of
Francisca Gonzaga and Gregorio Jalandoni fell in love with him’.
“Magdalena, out of obedience, agreed to marry the man of honorary stature; but she had one unjust
precondition, that he should write a novel within the year.
Juanita was reunited with Elias in the end only to discover that he is involved in the revolutionary movement
against Spain. He was killed in victorious battle and now, Juanita, or the old woman who tells the story, or
Magdalena confronts Elias monument at the plaza.”

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2. What is the form of the essay? Why? Explain.

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TASK 5:
1. From what can you infer from the text, how did writing become Jalandoni’s refuge from the expression of
resistance against her conservative society?

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2. What do you think is the importance of Jose Rizal in the life and work of Jalandoni? How was this aspect
explored in the text? ___________________________

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3. What is the message of the text?

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Group Members: ______________________________

Individual
Activity/Agreement:
Imagine that you are cultural worker trying to educate people about the importance and contributions of
women in Philippine society. List down three relevant programs that you would introduce and why?

ASSIGNMENT
Imagine that you are cultural worker trying to educate people about the importance and contributions of
women in Philippine society. List down three relevant programs that you would introduce and why?

REFERENCE
Edition.cnn.com/2013
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World by Sanchez/Lizada/Agustin/Cuartero-Vibal pp58-
67
https://versozanelson.blogspot.com/2018/12/magdalena-jalandoni-by-winton-g-lou.html