Nicomedes

“Nick”
Marquez
Joaquin
Nicomedes “Nick” Marquez Joaquin
( May 4, 1917 - April 29, 2004 )
- Nicomedes “Nick” Marquez Joaquin (May 4,
1917 – April 29, 2004)
- A Filipino writer and journalist
- Best known for his short stories and novels in the
English language
- He wrote using pen name Quijano de Manila
- Joaquin was given the title, “National Artist of
the Philippines for Literature.”

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Biography
of Nick
Joaquin
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 Biography of Nick Joaquin

- He was born on May 4, 1917 in Paco,

Manila.
- Joaquin was the fifth out of the ten children
of Don Leocadio Joaquin and Salome
Marquez.
- His parents supported and encouraged him
with his passion for reading and writing.

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 Biography of Nick Joaquin

- Very early on, Joaquin explored his literary

voice. At age 17, he published his first
English poem about Don Quixote.
- That was the start of his career in the literary
field.
- He became a seminarian in Hong Kong.
- Nick realized that he could better serve God
and humanity by being a writer.

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 Biography of Nick Joaquin

-This is reflected in the content and style of his

works, as he emphasizes the need to restore
national consciousness through important
elements in Catholic Spanish Heritage .
- In his self-confessed mission as a writer, he is
sort of “cultural apostle”, whose purpose is to
revive interest in Philippine national life through
literature.

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Famous Works
of Nick Joaquin

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 Famous Novels:

- The Woman Who - The Aquinos of Cave Shadows

Had Two Navels Tarlac: An Essay on (1983)
History as Three
(1961)
Generations (1983)

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 Famous Short Stories:

- Manila, My - The D.M. - Mr. F.E.U. , The

Manila: A History Guevara Story Culture Hero That
for the Young Was Nicanor Reyes
(1993)
(1990) (1995)

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 Famous Poems:

The Martyr Happy Never Strangers at First

After Sight

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“The Martyr“

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 The Martyr
Being in love means never having to say
you’re sorry
After all, at some point in your life
That love was the most important thing
to you,
That love might be the one that you
hoped would last forever,
That love made you believe that destiny
does exist,
And that love made you question,
Why you were afraid to fall in love in the
first place.
At that time in your life,
Everything just seemed so perfect,
Everything seemed so beautiful,
Everything seemed to glow for you,
And you were my everything.
I wouldn't even think twice about
sacrificing my own happiness for yours,
I was even willing to bare up this walled
but crumpled heart of mine,
Just so I could be with you.
All I ever did was care for you.
All I ever did was to make you happy.
And all I ever did was love you.
Being in love means never having to say
you’re sorry
But I needed to ask forgiveness from the
one who was hurt the most…
Myself.
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 Analysis of
“The Martyr”
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 Analysis of “The Martyr”

• Free Verse
• Theme of Love

Interpretation and Message

• “The Martyr” is a good poem that reflects the
life of those who already experienced falling in
love.
• The tone includes regret, sadness, and
disappointment.

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• Nick Joaquin was also feeling in love while
reminiscing the poem
• The message that the author wanted to convey
was the importance of giving yourself the
happiness you deserve
• Reminder for all the readers that love can be
misleading. Do not give other people everything
you have, leave some for yourself too. So that
you won’t feel sorry or apologize to yourself
anymore.

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