WADA Summary and InterpretationAnalyzing the Theme of the Story “ A story is organic” --- which means that every part of the story plays a vital part to the whole. Each part contributes to the other, from the title itself to the development of the story. To interpret the theme, one must look at the most significant human experience which is reoccurring in the story.Analyzing the Theme of the Story First, look at each element of the story -- because in literature ead is artistically deigned to be there for a purpose. + Title - what is the significance of the title to the story? ~ Plot - is there any meaning on how the plot was laid in the story? » Setting - how does the setting help in the progress of the story? » Character - what are the personalities of the characters? “Note: Pay attention if there are exchange of dialogues between characters. » Paint of View - who is telling the story? How does it help in the development? ~ Conflict - what type of conflict? ~ Theme - what is the significant human experience that is reoccurring story?Analyzing the Theme of the Story A. Title: “Waywaya” » Why was the story entitled that way? » What is the relationship of the title with the story? » Is there any symbolism that the title represents? The story was entitled that way because “Waywaya” is the most artistic element of the story. “Waywaya” is the lead female character of the story, the entirety of the story and its development revolves around he} From the beginning she became the instrument that elicit change from other characters.Analyzing the Theme of the Story B. Plot » What type of plot was used? Conventional or Contemporary? » Why is the story plotted that way? ~ Exposition » Complication » Climax » Resolution » DenouementAnalyzing the Theme of the Story B. Plot » Exposition - Meeting of the two main characters, the topography of the place and the social-historical conditions are laid out. » Complication - As the two main characters realized what they have with each other and the situation they must face. » Climax - when the story slowly arises to the point where main character must face the main conflict. (one complication leads to another) » Resolution - after facing the main conflict, the main character brought change to the characters of the story. » Denouement - endingAnalyzing the Theme of the Story C. Setting » When and where did the story occur? » What is the social/climatic condition of the story? » How does the setting help in the progress of the story? The story occur on the time of pre-colonial Philippines. There were two tribes rival who lives in each side of the river --- the Daya (plain lands) and the Laud (mountainous). Both tribes lives in the past forged with hatred and rivalry. But the way they live are different. The Daya are consistent on their way of living but the Laud are exploring innovations.Analyzing the Theme of the Story D. Characters » Who are the significant characters? » What are their roles in the story? » How does their personality/decisions affect the development of the story? Dayaw Liwliwa Waywaya Pintas Parbangon The Old Chief (Laud) The Ulo (Daya)Analyzing the Theme of the Story D. Characters » We can understand the characters better through their dialogues. » Often times, the characters are the ones who state the theme of the story. Dayaw stared at the waves breaking on the surf with a murmur. has been on our side Father,” he said. “Not just nature,” the Ulo exuberant “We Know our past, we don't repeat its mistakes. That, tradition.” “The past could also be a prison, Father,” Dayaw saje always look back, not ahead...”Analyzing the Theme of the Story D. Characters “There something about an old tree,” he said, “it grow’ more. At the same time, it ts difficult to cut it down. roots are deep although it can draw no more sustenat from the earth. Maybe, it is right that the new trees should grow.”Analyzing the Theme of the Story E. Point of View > Who is telling the story? » Why is it significant that the story is narrated that way?Analyzing the Theme of the Story F. Conflict >» What type of conflict? » How did the story progressed to that kind of conflict? ‘ » How did the characters handle the conflict of tt story?Analyzing the Theme of the Story G. Theme » What is the most significant human experience’ found in the story? » The theme is the center of the story which explains why each element is designed that way. “There something about an old tree,” he said, “it grows 1 more. At the same time, it is difficult to cut it down. fi ; roots are deep although it can draw no more sustenance from the earth. Mayée, it is right that the new tree. should grow.”Analyzing the Theme of the Story G. Theme The main theme of the story is change. But change is impossible if people still linger in the pas! Accepting our faults and differences would lead us t look beyond what lies in the past and would open up doors for the future. Waywaya and Daya reflects that a Taga-Daya and a Taga-Laud could live peacefully together. That there is room for love and caring once they look pass. the old wounds of their tribes. When the old Laud chieftain said that new should grow, it means that he is open for chaiGroup Reporting and Term PaperGroup Discussion The class will be divided into 12 groups. Ashort story will be designated per group. The group will present the story in any way possible. After the discussion, an open forum will be conducted where the audience could ask the presenters about the story. SFL Ky » A10 points quiz will proceed the later.Short Stories » Dead Stars » The Day the Dancers » Small Key Came > Footnote to Youth” May Day Eve » nu » The God-Stealer > The Bread of Salt » Magnificence >» Midsummer » The Wedding Dance > Tabanata’s WifeTerm Paper » 1t Term: Analysis of A Short Story - each group will submit an analysis of the short story they were assigned with. The analysis will go as follows: |. Summary ‘|. Interpretation - Explain the theme of the story. lil. Analysis - analyze each part of the story (title, characters, setting, conflict, POV, etc.) using the theme. iv. Evaluation - What can you say about the story?Term Paper » 2° Term: Analysis of A Novel - the class will be divided intd groups, wherein each will have 3 members. The group will choose between: » The Order of Melkizedek by Nick Joaquin » A Child of Sorrows by Zoilo Galang. ® The Hand of the Enemy by The format for analyzing the novelette will be the same as _ that of the short story. ‘. Summary (4-5 pages) ii, Interpretation - Explain the theme of the story. (2-3 pages) ll). Analysis - analyze each part of the story (title, characte! setting, conflict, POV, etc.) using the theme. (5-10 page iy. Evaluation - What can you say about the story? (2-3 pTerm Paper » Guidelines: » For the short story, the term paper could be 2- pages only. » For the novelette the prescribed number of pages must be followed through. a. Spacing: 1.25 spacing per line (There should be no added spaces between paragraphs) b. Margin: Use standard margin (1 inch on all sides) c. Font Style: Cambria d. Font Size: 12