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Tumala, Warbee G.
Tuyac, Lyn G.
Aguirre, Debrel
TANABATA'S WIFE
Sinai Hamada(1912-1991)
Occupation
Language
Nationality
*Filipino
Education
Alma Mater
Other works
* The Pagan
SUMMARY
THEMES
Unconditional love.
Camilo Osias
An educational reformer
Politician/Senator
Prolific author
Diplomat
Family
justice of peace
: housewife
Home
Education
: became proficient in
English
: speciality in school
administration
and supervision
Ildefonsa
: married to Avelina
as academic supervisor of
city schools
superintendent of schools in
: became an assistant
bureau of education
of the Philippines
: imposed curriculum
reforms and raised
academic standards
Representative because of
Freedom"
politician
: as a senator, he centered
and infrastructure
initiatives
our country's
independence
Philippine Readers
The Filipino Way of Life
The prize winning Jose Rizal : His
life and Times
- Author
- Filipino Diplomat
- Statesman
- Soldier
- Journalist
• H
is
Died
April 28, 1995 (aged 85)
Manila, Philippines
Known for
National Artists for Theater, 1997
OCCUPATION
WRITING CAREER
AWARDS
Guerrero received three national awards:
the Rizal Pro-Patria Award in 1961, the
Araw ng Maynila Award in 1969, and the
Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1972.
3. Romance in B Minor
The play is about two sisters named
Aurora and Clemencia. They both love the
same man, Ernesto. The tension rises as
Ernesto's feelings change between the
sisters. Aurora, who is older, decides to
give up her own feelings to make
Clemencia happy. Meanwhile, Clemencia
struggles with her love for Ernesto and her
loyalty to her sister.
5. Wanted: Chaperon
A play that humorously addresses the clash
between traditional Filipino values and
modern influences. The story unfolds in
the living room of Don Francisco and
Doña Petra, who are concerned about their
daughter Nena's reputation after she
attends a party without a chaperon.
Amidst rumors and societal judgment, the
play explores the themes of:
• courtship,
• family honor, and
• the lengths to which parents will go to
protect their children in a changing society.
6. Forever
It is a dramatic play that delves into the
complexities of marriage, infidelity, and
the consequences of betrayal. The story
centers around Gonzalo, who discovers his
wife Nita's affair with his best friend
Adrian. Gonzalo confronts Nita with the
knowledge of her infidelity and presents
her with cyanide, a lethal poison, creating
a tense and emotionally charged situation.
The play explores the themes of:
• trust,
• love, and
• the pain of deception within the intimate
bonds of marriage
7. Condemned
A play that tells the story of Pablo
Gonzalez, who is facing a crisis as he is
torn between his love for his fiancée
Cristina and his loyalty to his mother
Angela. The play unfolds as Pablo's old
friend Andres Gorospe and another friend
Simeon Sereno become involved in the
situation, revealing the complexities of
personal relationships and societal
expectations.
The characters grapple with themes of:
• love,
• duty, and
• the moral dilemmas that arise when these
forces conflict
8. Perhaps
A one-act play that explores the
complexities of human relationships,
particularly focusing on the theme of love
and its uncertainties. The story revolves
around a young couple, Naty and Dido,
who are caught in a moment of doubt
about their feelings for each other. As they
engage in a conversation about their future
together, they confront their fears,
insecurities, and the possibility of
separating. Through their dialogue,
Guerrero delves into the ambiguity of love
and the challenges of commitment.
9. The Woman Surrenders
A play set during the Japanese occupation
of the Philippines in World War II. The
story follows a group of women who find
themselves living in fear and uncertainty
under Japanese rule. As they cope with the
challenges of survival, they grapple with
difficult decisions, including the choice
between resistance and collaboration.
The play explores themes of:
• sacrifice,
• resilience, and
• the complexities of morality in times of
war.
American Influence:
- The play shows how Americans helped
Philippine theater grow stronger.
- Guerrero uses this play to talk about
human feelings, relationships, and society's
rules.
Test I
A.
1. Sunset
2. Talanata’s Wife
3. The Filipino Way of Life
4. I am a Filipino
5. The Radiant Symbol
6. 13 Plays
B.
a. Bacobo
b.Camilo Osias
c.Paz Latorena
d.Wilfrido Ma. Guerero
e.Sinai Hamada
f.Carlos P. Romulo
Test II
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anatomy-and-physiology/philippine-
values-future-and-the-present/
15857336&ved=2ahUKEwiTiL7e8_eEAxXE
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28906539
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literature/critique-paper-tanabatas-wife/
28906539
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WILFRIDO.docx – ILDEFONSO
PRINCESS A. BSED ENGLISH – 2A
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