THE LEGEND OF MARIA MAKILING - TALES FROM THE PHILIPPINES
Summary
TLDRIn a tale of love and betrayal set in the mountains of Laguna, Maria McKeel, a kind and beautiful adiwata, attracts the affections of three suitors: Captain Lara, a Spanish soldier; Joselito, a Spanish mestizo student; and Juan, a hardworking farmer whom she secretly admires. When Maria's love for Juan is revealed, a plot by the rejected suitors leads to his wrongful execution. Maria's grief and curse befall her betrayers, leading to their downfall, while her love story becomes a legend, echoing through the mountain's whispers.
Takeaways
- 🏞️ The story is set in a mountainous region of Laguna and revolves around a character named Maria McKeelan, an adiwata with remarkable beauty and kindness.
- 🌟 Maria is depicted as having light olive skin, long shining black hair, and twinkling eyes, which make her breathtakingly beautiful.
- 🤝 Maria is known for her helpful nature, often assisting those in need, such as providing a sick farmer's children with ginger that turned into gold.
- 💖 Maria's beauty attracts many suitors, including Captain Lara, a Spanish soldier; Joselito, a Spanish mestizo studying in Manila; and Juan, a hardworking common farmer.
- 🌙 Maria promises to reveal her choice of love on the night of the full moon, which heightens the anticipation and impatience of her suitors.
- 😔 The suitors' jealousy leads to a tragic turn of events, as they devise a plan against Juan, who Maria secretly admires.
- 🔥 A fire incident at the Spanish cartel is falsely blamed on Juan, orchestrated by Captain Lara and Joselito, resulting in Juan's imprisonment and torture.
- 😢 Despite his innocence, Juan is executed as an enemy of the Spaniards, and his last words are a cry for Maria.
- 😡 Maria, heartbroken by Juan's death, confronts the crowd and curses Captain Lara and Joselito, as well as men who cannot accept failure in love.
- 🤒 The curse takes effect; Joselito falls ill with an incurable disease, and Captain Lara is killed during a revolt against Spanish abuses.
- 🌫️ Maria withdraws from public view, and her story, along with her curse, becomes a legend, remembered by those who get lost in the mountains.
Q & A
Who is Maria McKeelan and what is her significance in the story?
-Maria McKeelan, also known as Adiwata, is a central character in the story. She is depicted as a beautiful and kind-hearted woman who lived in a mountain of Laguna and was known for helping others. Her actions and decisions drive the narrative and lead to significant events in the story.
What did Maria give to the farmer when his children got sick?
-Maria gave the farmer a bowl full of ginger when his children got sick. This act of kindness is significant as the ginger later turned to gold, symbolizing Maria's benevolence and the miraculous nature associated with her.
How did the ginger turn into gold and what does this symbolize?
-The ginger turned into gold after the farmer reached his hut, symbolizing the miraculous power of Maria's kindness and the transformative effect of her good deeds.
Who were the three suitors of Maria and what were their backgrounds?
-The three suitors of Maria were Captain Lara, a Spanish soldier; Joselito, a Spanish mestizo studying in Manila; and Juan, a common farmer known for his hard work and industriousness. Each suitor represented different aspects of society and had unique ways of trying to win Maria's affection.
Why was Maria admired by Juan, and what was her response to him?
-Maria secretly admired Juan for his hard work and the prosperity of his farm. The story implies that she reciprocated his feelings, as she was hurt by his death and mourned him deeply.
What event led to the suitors becoming impatient and demanding Maria to declare her love?
-As time passed, the suitors became more impatient due to Maria's inability to choose among them. This led to her being forced to promise that she would reveal her choice by the night of the full moon.
What was the plan devised by Captain Lara and Joselito against Juan?
-Captain Lara and Joselito, feeling dejected and angry after Maria's declaration of love for Juan, devised a plan to frame him for the burning of the Spanish cartel. They secretly spoke with the prisoners to blame Juan for the crime he did not commit.
How did Juan's life end and what was Maria's reaction to his death?
-Juan was falsely accused of burning the Spanish cartel and was executed in front of a crowd. Maria was devastated by his death, rushing down the mountain to embrace his lifeless body and questioning the crowd about their failure to protect him.
What curse did Maria place on Captain Lara and Joselito, and what were the consequences?
-Maria cursed Captain Lara and Joselito for their treachery. Joselito fell ill with an incurable disease, while Captain Lara was called back to Laguna and killed during the Filipino revolution against Spanish abuse.
Why did Maria choose to hide from the people after the events?
-Maria chose to hide from the people after the tragic events, possibly out of grief for Juan and disillusionment with the actions of those around her. Her story and the curse of the diwada became a cautionary tale for those who encountered her mountain.
What is the moral or lesson that can be taken from Maria's story?
-Maria's story conveys the importance of kindness, love, and the consequences of treachery and deceit. It also highlights the power of a person's character and the impact it can have on others, as well as the idea that true beauty lies in one's actions and heart.
Outlines
🌕 The Tale of Maria McKeelan and Her Suitors
This paragraph introduces Maria McKeelan, a beautiful and kind-hearted diwata living in a mountain of Laguna. Known for her generosity, Maria helps a farmer by turning ginger into gold. She attracts three suitors: Captain Lara, a Spanish soldier; Joselito, a Spanish mestizo with dreams of Spain; and Juan, a hardworking local farmer. Maria promises to reveal her choice on the night of the full moon, but when the night arrives, she shocks everyone by choosing Juan, leading to jealousy and a plot against him by the rejected suitors.
😔 The Tragic Love and Curse of Maria
The second paragraph narrates the tragic turn of events where Captain Lara and Joselito, in their jealousy, falsely accuse Juan of burning the Spanish cartel, leading to his execution. Maria, devastated by Juan's death, curses the two suitors and those who cannot accept love's rejection. The curse takes effect, causing Joselito to fall ill and Captain Lara to be killed in a revolution. Maria then retreats from the public eye, and her story becomes a reminder of the consequences of jealousy and the power of a curse.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Adiwata
💡Kindness
💡Suitor
💡Diwada
💡Revolution
💡Curse
💡Torture
💡Filipinos
💡Mountain
💡Love
Highlights
Maria McKeelan, the adiwata, lived in a mountain of Laguna, known for her breathtaking beauty and kindness.
Maria was sought after by many suitors, including Captain Lara, a Spanish soldier, Joselito, a Spanish mestizo student, and a hardworking common farmer named Juan.
Maria helped a farmer by giving him a bowl of ginger, which miraculously turned into gold, showcasing her kindness.
Maria promised to reveal her love interest by the night of the full moon, creating anticipation among her suitors.
Maria secretly admired Juan, the industrious farmer, despite the attention from other suitors.
Captain Lara and Joselito, feeling rejected and angry, conspired against Juan, leading to his imprisonment and torture.
Juan was falsely accused of burning the Spanish cartel, due to the manipulation of Captain Lara and Joselito.
Despite his innocence, Juan was executed in front of a crowd, crying out Maria's name before his death.
Maria mourned Juan's death, embracing his lifeless body and questioning the crowd's failure to protect him.
Captain Lara and Joselito fled to Manila out of fear of Maria's wrath after her curse.
Maria cursed those who cannot accept failure in love, causing Joselito to fall ill with no cure and Captain Lara to be killed in a revolt.
The curse of the diwada and the story of Maria and Juan's love became a lasting memory for those who got lost in the mountain.
Maria's story serves as a reminder of the consequences of jealousy, deceit, and the inability to accept unrequited love.
The tale of Maria McKeelan highlights the power of kindness, love, and the tragic consequences of betrayal.
The story reflects the historical context of Spanish colonization and the resistance of the Filipino people.
Maria's disappearance from public view adds a layer of mystery to her character and the legend surrounding her.
The music in the transcript sets the tone for the emotional journey of the story, enhancing the narrative.
Transcripts
[Music]
[Music]
once upon a time
adiwata lived in a mountain of laguna
she was called maria mckeelan she has
light olive skin
long shining black hair and twinkling
eyes
she was breathtakingly beautiful maria
was always about helping other people
[Music]
one time the children of a farmer got
sick
when he went to maria to seek help he
was given a below full of ginger
the farmer sadly went home carrying the
bilal of ginger
when he reached his hut he was greatly
surprised
the ginger had turned to gold because of
maria's kindness
the townsfolk had grown to love her
[Music]
maria was a great beauty she was softer
and wooed by many suitors
three of them were very much determined
to have her one is captain lara
a spanish soldier who always brought her
gifts from europe
[Music]
the other is joselito a spanish mestizo
who was studying in manila
every time joselito visits maria he had
many stories to tell her about foreign
countries and the things that he had
read in books
he dreamed of going to spain he didn't
like to live in the philippines
of the three it was one who is the most
industrious
he is a common farmer he is so
hardworking
and his fruits and vegetables grew fat
and juicy
he also had many pet animals and birds
but if truth be told it was juan who
maria secretly admired
as time passed her suitors became more
and more impatient and demanded that
maria tell them who she loves
so the diwada was forced to promise by
the night
of the full moon i will tell you my
answer
[Music]
when the night of the full moon arrived
all of her suitors climbed up the
mountain to know her decision all were
startled when maria told them that it
was one whom she loved
[Music]
the suitors went away feeling dejected
on the other hand
joselito and captain lara were very much
angry with juan
they thought of a plan against him
[Music]
one day all was surprised when a huge
fire devoured the cartel of the spanish
because of the fire captain lara ordered
many filipinos to be captured
secretly joselito helped him juan was
among those who they imprisoned and
tortured
[Music]
many prisoners did not last long from
the tortures the spanish had inflicted
upon them
one night captain lara and joselito
secretly spoke with the prisoners
the next day juan was blamed for the
burning of the spanish cartel
i did not do it cried juan
but the prisoners pointed at him because
captain lara and josolito frightened
them
the soldiers brought juan to the plaza
in front of hundreds of people
juan was shot as the enemy of the
spaniards
he was killed even though he didn't
commit any wrongdoing
but before he died he managed to shout
out loud maria's name
it was hurt by the diwada so she quickly
went down her mountain
but one was already dead when maria
arrived
tears falling down her face she embraced
tightly his lifeless body
afterward she faced the crowd why did
you not take care of him
she shouted
meanwhile captain laura and joselito
fled to manila because they were
afraid of maria when she learned of this
she cursed the two she also cursed those
men who cannot accept failure in love
soon the curse took effect joselito
suddenly became ill
there was no cure for his illness
captain lara on the other hand was
called back to laguna when the filipinos
revolted against the abuse that the
spaniards had inflicted upon them
the revolution quickly spread to many
parts of the philippines
the revolutionary filipinos killed
captain lara
[Music]
from then on maria never let herself be
seen by the people
every time somebody got lost on the
mountain they remember the curse of the
duwada
they remember the great love of maria
mcgilling
[Music]
[Music]
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