Spanish Period - 21st Century Literary Genres and the Ones from the Earlier Genres/Periods

Summary

This video script by Teacher Arvin delves into the 21st-century Philippine literature, contrasting it with earlier periods, specifically the Spanish colonization era. It explores various literary genres, from religious writings to secular narratives, and discusses their evolution under Spanish influence. The script highlights significant literary works, such as 'Doctrina Cristiana,' and describes traditional plays and genres like 'awit,' 'corrido,' and 'zarzuela.' It also touches on the Enlightenment period, emphasizing the role of literature in shaping Filipino consciousness and resistance against colonization.

Takeaways

• 📚 The lesson focuses on comparing 21st century literary genres with earlier periods, specifically the Spanish period in Philippine literature.
• 🌐 Literary genres are categorized by literary technique, tone, content, and length, with flexibility and overlapping sub-genres.
• 📖 The Spanish colonization period saw a shift in literature towards Christian faith, hymns, saints, miracles, and church teachings.
• 📘 'Doctrina Cristiana' was the first book printed in the Philippines in 1593, containing prayers and religious teachings in Tagalog and Spanish.
• 🎭 Secular literature during Spanish colonization included stories of bravery and adventure, presented in various forms such as 'awit', 'corrido', and 'sarswela'.
• 🎨 The 'Sinakulo' is a popular dramatization of Jesus Christ's life, composed in a specific Filipino poetic form.
• 📜 'Aveenoestra Senora Del Rosario' is another significant religious text, containing biographies of saints and religious questions and answers.
• 📚 'Libro de los cuatroPros primeras de hombre' is the first book printed in typography in the Philippines, focusing on the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ.
• 🎭 Recreational plays like 'morumuru', 'zarzuela', and 'moromoro' were popular during Spanish times, often with religious or social themes.
• 🎵 'Awit' and 'Corrido' are musical forms that emerged, with 'awit' being a Tagalog song and 'corrido' a Spanish metrical story sung with guitar accompaniment.
• 💡 The Enlightenment period post-Spanish colonization saw writers like Jose Rizal and Del Pilar enlightening Filipinos against Spanish rule, influencing social change.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the lesson on 21st century literature from the Philippines?

The main objective of the lesson is to compare and contrast the various 21st century literary genres with those from earlier periods, focusing on their elements, structures, and traditions.

What is the definition of literary genres as mentioned in the script?

Literary genres are categories of literary composition that may be determined by literary technique, tone, content, or length, and are often defined by the general cultural movement of the historical period in which they were composed.

How did the Spanish colonization impact the literature in the Philippines?

Spanish colonization significantly impacted Philippine literature by shifting interests from writing about nature to writing about Christian faith, with a majority of the writings being religious in nature or secular with a revolutionary tone.

What is 'Doctrina Cristiana' and why is it significant in Philippine literature?

'Doctrina Cristiana' is the first book printed in the Philippines in 1593, containing prayers and religious teachings in Tagalog and Spanish, and it is significant as it represents the beginning of written literature under Spanish colonization.

What are some examples of secular or non-religious literature that flourished during the Spanish period?

Examples of secular literature from the Spanish period include songs or 'awit', 'corrido', 'karagatan', 'doppler', prose narrative 'sarswella', and others that often revolved around themes of bravery and adventure.

What is the significance of 'Sinakulo' in the context of Spanish colonization?

'Sinakulo' is a popular Filipino dramatization of Jesus Christ's life, particularly his passion, death, and resurrection, and it was a significant form of religious expression during the Spanish colonization.

What are the different versions of 'Ang Pasion' mentioned in the script?

The different versions of 'Ang Pasion' mentioned are the Pilapil version by Mariana Pilapil of Bulacan in 1814, the Belen version by Gaspar Aquino de Belen of Bataan in 1704, the De La Merced by Anisito de la Mercedes in 1856, and the Gia version by Luis in 1750.

Who is Modesto de Castro and why is he significant in the context of the Spanish colonization period?

Modesto de Castro is known as the father of classic prose in Tagalog. His literary pieces, which are letters between two sisters, Urbana and Felisa, greatly influenced the behavior of people in society due to their focus on social conduct.

What are some of the recreational plays performed by Filipinos during the Spanish times?

Some of the recreational plays performed during the Spanish times include 'debate', 'dong', 'awit', 'corrido', 'sarswela', 'moromoro', 'karagatan', 'duplo', 'balagtasan', and 'zarzuela', among others.

What is the 'Period of Enlightenment' and how did it influence Filipino literature?

The 'Period of Enlightenment' is a short period following the Spanish colonization where writers published books that enlightened Filipinos against Spanish rule, inspiring a change in life disposition and a movement towards independence, with notable works by Jose Rizal and other writers.