Literature

To Whom Shall I Tell My Grief By: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov Author's Background:  29 January 1860  – 15 July 1904)  was a Russian playwright and short-story writer, who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Vocabulary: Discomfit -  make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed. Huddle -  crowd together; nestle closely. Brandish -  wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement. Disinclined -  unwilling; reluctant. Vivid -  producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. Altercation -  a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public. Indigantly -  in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair. Characters: Iona Potapov –  Father that lost his son. Mare –  Iona’s horse. Iona’s Son  – Son who pas

The Rainy Day By:  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Author's Background: (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American poet and educator whose works include ''Paul Revere's Ride , The song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. Point Of View The poem is stating that life can be hard or unforgiving here and there, like stress from work, finacial issues, medical issues and a lot more that comes in your life. This kind of issue can have a big effect or impact in our life they are always a challenges or obstacles in our life but it is just only temporary. So it means these challenges or issues we must cope with it and resolve it because in the end you will realize that they are gone because they won't keep going forever. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wadsworth_Longfellow

Dead Stars By: Paz Marquez Benitez Author's Background:  (1894–1983) was a Filipina  short-story writer. A uthored the first Filipino modern English language short story,  Dead Stars , published in the Philippine Herald in 1925. Vocabulary: Repose -  a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity. Incontrovertible -  not able to be denied or disputed. Mortgage -  a legal agreement by which a bank, building society, etc. lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the debtor's property, with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void upon the payment of the debt. Immemorial  -  originating in the distant past; very old. Temperament -  a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour. Exuberant -  full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. Indolence  -  avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness. Characters: Alfredo Salazar -  Son of Don Julian, over 30 years old and a bach

Portrait Of A Great Man By: Manuel A. Viray Author's Background:  (1917-1995)  was a poet, an educator, short story writer and an essayist. He taught creative writing and literary criticism in universities in Manila, Philippines. Vocabulary: Impassive -  not feeling or showing emotion Guile -  insidious   cunning   in   attaining   a  goal ;   crafty   or   artful   deception;   duplicity. Discomfit -  make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed. Impulsive -  acting or done without forethought. Jarring -  incongruous in a striking or shocking way; clashing. Incessantly -  without interruption; constantly. Protégée -  a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person. Characters: Dr. Rufino T. Ventanilla -  he was the concetration of the story, was also a former Deputy Commissioner, depicted as an anxious, eager or wanted something Serafin -  Dr. Ventanilla’s chauffeur, Zabala -  Dr Ventanilla’s s

My Father Goes To Court By: Carlos Bulsan Author's Background :   (November 24, 1913  – September 11, 1956) was an English language Filipino  novelist and poet who spent most of his life in the United States. His best-known work today is the semi-autobiographical America Is in the Heart. Vocabulary : Feeble -  lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. Strut -  a rod or bar forming part of a framework and designed to resist compression. Waft -  (with reference to a scent, sound, etc.) pass or cause to pass gently through the air. Condemn - e xpress complete disapproval of; censure. Morose -  sullen and ill-tempered. Characters: Poor Family  – Accused of stealing the spirit of certain things from their neighboring Rich family. Rich Family  – Victims of the stolen spirits by their neighboring counterpart. Rich Father’s Lawyer  – Defended the Rich man Judge  –  a public officer appointed to decide cases in a

THE VISITATION OF THE GODS By: Gilda Cordero-Fernando Author's Background:  is a writer and publisher from the Philippines. She was born on June 4, 1932 in Manila, has a  B.A.  from St. Theresa's College- Manila and an  M.A.  from the Ateneo de Manila University. Vocabulary: Tangible - perceptible by touch. Jagged -  with rough, sharp points protruding. Ravish -  seize and carry off (someone) by force. Rigmarole -  a lengthy and complicated procedure. Gorge -  a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it. Characters: Mr. Olbes - School's principal Mrs. Olbes - Principal's wife Mr. Alava - Superintendent Mr. Del Rosario - Military tactic s Ms. Santos – P.E Instructor Mr. Baz - National language Instructor Mr. de dios - Physics Instructor Mr. Buenaflor - Industrial Arts Instructor Mrs. Divinagracia – H.E Instructor Ms. Noel - English Instructor Mr. Sawi