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“AIR CASTLES”
by Juan F. Salazar
English writing, the expansion of English as a medium, and the triumph over the
criterion that English is too exotic to portray the native mood, mannerisms, and
Salazar was born in San Roque, Cavite, in 1880. He left Manila High School to
work for a newspaper. In 1913, he began working for The Philippine Republic, a
Filipino weekly published in Hong Kong. He returned to the country the following
traveled for America as a mess boy aboard the transport Thomas, which also
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to features that reflect our aspirations. Juan Salazar's poem "Air Castle" is an
example of a literary work that discusses dreams. The poem is about the author's
dream and how the piece expresses the journey of the dreamer. The poem
begins by discussing how the author regarded life and accepted his
dream, we should not be afraid to take risks in every decision we make in life.
The poem expresses the author's motivation to enhance as a writer in the future.
His ambition aids him in overcoming his daily hardships and inspires and
way that Shakespeare did. He also admires Shakespeare's works, skill, and
mastery of poetry. He does not aspire to be popular among all people who are
Shakespeare did in his life. Even though he's not Shakespeare, he will fulfill his
What went on in YOUR FEELINGS (sentiments and affection) or what experience, anticipation,
frustration, retrospection, and reflection did YOU have as YOU read the literary work? Explain
your answer.
▪ I am incredibly impressed with the brilliance and expertise that the author has
showed in his poem "Air Castle". I learned a lot about my life goals, and this is
where I finally realised the real definition of dreams. There will never be an
situation or the stage of your life. Always believe that there is a positive outcome
What is in the literary work that could have prompted those THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS that
YOU had as YOU read the literary work? Explain your answer.
▪The poem "Air Castle" by Mr. Juan F. Salazar is presumed and it's something that
everyone can reflect about. Everyone has dreams that are difficult to find and
achieve. Dreams give us a purpose to survive, and achieving them can give us
a young dreamer. When the author presented his life experience, there was
one thing that stuck in my mind and it was "my life still has a long way to go ". I'm
just a teenager, and I'm still exploring the world. I also have a lot of goals that I
"Air Castle" because it taught me a lot about my future. I am aware that there
are countless obstacles in every step we take in life. Just keep going, and don't
be afraid to strive again and again, because the perfect time will come when
future.Having ambition in life is not a mistake; but, things might go wrong if you
having what you want. I've gained and learned a lot about my goal, this poem
mind that tell me I can't. You must adore what you're doing, as this is one of the
keys to bridging the gap between aspirations and achievement. Even though
Just keep going through life's difficulties and keep chasing your dream. Always