Documental Vida y Familia de Abelardo Díaz Alfaro
Summary
TLDRThe video script tells the story of Abelardo Díaz Alfaro, born in Puerto Rico during a time of scarcity and economic hardship. As the youngest of seven, Díaz Alfaro faced early struggles in school, which fueled his determination to succeed. His experiences living in various towns and working as a social worker in Arroyo shaped his understanding of the Jíbaro culture. His commitment to his roots and his people led him to become a prominent figure in Puerto Rican literature, a defender of traditions and a voice for the voiceless, inspiring a sense of patriotism and pride among Puerto Ricans.
Takeaways
- 🌟 Abelardo Díaz Alfaro was born in 1916 in Puerto Rico during a period of hardship, including scarcity of basic resources and food.
- 🎓 He was the youngest of seven children and started his education in Ponce, studying with the Puerto Rican painter Miguel Pou.
- 📰 His father was a writer, journalist, and minister, which influenced Abelardo's early writing at the age of 14 for his father's church newspaper.
- 🏡 Due to his father's profession, Abelardo lived in various towns across the island, experiencing different aspects of Puerto Rican life.
- 📚 Abelardo faced academic struggles, being held back in school, which later fueled his determination to succeed.
- 🏆 Despite early setbacks, he became a prominent figure in Puerto Rican literature, a source of pride for his family.
- 👨👩👧👦 His family described him as an exemplary husband, father, and man who lived by the examples he set in his writings.
- 🏭 He worked as a social worker in Barrio Jaurel de Arroyo at the age of 20, where he faced and was deeply affected by the extreme poverty he encountered.
- 🌾 His experiences in the countryside, particularly his time in Barrio Jaurel, shaped his identity and commitment to the Puerto Rican Jíbaro culture and its people.
- 📖 His writings and life's work became a voice for the Jíbaro people, advocating for their traditions, culture, and the recognition of their contributions.
Q & A
What was the situation in Puerto Rico in 1916?
-In 1916, Puerto Rico was going through a very difficult time with a lack of basic resources, scarcity of food, and on the verge of a great depression that would dictate the course of the country.
Who was Abelardo Díaz Alfaro and where was he born?
-Abelardo Díaz Alfaro was a Puerto Rican writer and social worker, born on July 24 in the Barrio Savarona of the town of Caguas, Puerto Rico.
What was Abelardo Díaz Alfaro's family background?
-Abelardo Díaz Alfaro was the youngest of seven children of Don Abelardo Díaz Morales and Doña Asunción Alfaro Pratz. His father was a writer, journalist, and minister of the first Baptist Church of Caguas.
At what age did Abelardo Díaz Alfaro start writing?
-Abelardo Díaz Alfaro began his first writings at the age of 14 in the church newspaper where his father worked.
What significant event during his school years impacted Abelardo Díaz Alfaro's life?
-Abelardo Díaz Alfaro was deeply affected by being held back in school, which later became a driving force for him to achieve success and recognition.
Who is Carnet Febo Díaz and how is he related to Abelardo Díaz Alfaro?
-Carnet Febo Díaz is the granddaughter of Don Abelardo Díaz Alfaro and she is proud to participate in a film about his life.
What was the first job of Abelardo Díaz Alfaro?
-Abelardo Díaz Alfaro's first job was as a social worker in Barrio Jaurel of Arroyo at the age of 20.
What was the living condition like in Barrio Jaurel when Abelardo Díaz Alfaro worked there?
-The living conditions in Barrio Jaurel were extremely poor with houses made of wood without water and electricity, and people had to bathe in the river and look for food in it.
What lesson did Abelardo Díaz Alfaro's father teach him about life and work?
-Abelardo Díaz Alfaro's father taught him that life is not meant to be comfortable all the time and that facing hardships is an opportunity to understand the suffering of others and bring hope and faith to those who are more alone and in greater need.
How is Abelardo Díaz Alfaro described in the context of Puerto Rican culture and identity?
-Abelardo Díaz Alfaro is described as the last Puerto Rican Jíbaro, a lover of his land, mountains, rivers, and ravines, a defender of his homeland, its traditions, and culture, and an inspiration to new generations of Puerto Ricans.
What is the significance of the term 'Jíbaro' in the context of the script?
-The term 'Jíbaro' signifies a Puerto Rican country-dweller with a strong sense of patriotism and cultural identity, which Abelardo Díaz Alfaro embodied and which characterizes and distinguishes Puerto Ricans worldwide.
Outlines
🌟 Birth of a Puerto Rican Star
The script introduces a challenging period in Puerto Rico's history marked by scarcity of basic resources, food shortages, and the brink of a great depression. Amidst this, on July 24, Abelardo Díaz Alfaro is born in the barrio of Savarona, Caguas, Puerto Rico. He is the youngest of seven children to Don Abelardo Díaz Morales and Doña Asunción Alfaro Pratz. His early education takes place in Ponce, where he studies with the Puerto Rican painter Miguel Pou. Due to his father's profession as a writer, journalist, and minister of the first Baptist Church in Caguas, Abelardo's family moves frequently across the island. At the age of 14, he begins writing for his father's church newspaper, showing early promise. Despite coming from a well-off family, Abelardo faces academic challenges and is mocked for his poor performance in school, which later fuels his determination to succeed. The narrative also includes reflections from his granddaughter, Karen Febo Díaz, and other relatives, expressing pride in his legacy. Abelardo's experiences in different towns and cities, witnessing the lives and struggles of the people, shape his identity and make him a voice for the Puerto Rican Jíbaro.
🏞️ The Last Puerto Rican Jíbaro
This paragraph highlights Abelardo Díaz Alfaro's deep connection to Puerto Rico's land, mountains, rivers, and traditions. He is portrayed as a defender of his homeland, its culture, and a source of inspiration for a new generation of Puerto Ricans. The script emphasizes the importance of fostering a sense of patriotism and the Jíbaro spirit within each individual, which is recognized and distinguished worldwide. The music in the background complements the narrative, adding an emotional layer to the portrayal of Abelardo's life and legacy.
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Keywords
💡Puerto Rico
💡Abelardo Díaz Alfaro
💡Jíbaro
💡Escasez de alimento
💡Literatura boricua
💡Periodismo
💡Iglesia Bautista
💡Pobreza
💡Ejemplo
💡Cultura
💡Sangre nueva
Highlights
Puerto Rico in 1916 was facing a period of great hardship with scarcity of basic resources and food.
Abelardo Díaz Alfaro was born on July 24, 1916, in the Barrio Savarona of Caguas, Puerto Rico.
He was the youngest of seven children to Don Abelardo Díaz Morales and Doña Asunción Alfaro Pratz.
Abelardo attended primary school in the town of Ponce and studied with Puerto Rican painter Miguel Pou.
His father was a writer, journalist, and minister of the first Baptist Church of Caguas.
Abelardo began his writing at the age of 14 for the church newspaper where his father worked.
He was part of a wealthy family during his school years.
Abelardo was deeply frustrated by an event during his school years that later became a driving force.
He was teased for being less academically successful than his sisters, which motivated him to achieve more.
Abelardo's granddaughter, Karen Febo Díaz, shares her pride in participating in a film about his life.
Abelardo's experiences in various towns and cities of Puerto Rico shaped his understanding of the people's struggles.
He worked as a social worker in Barrio Jaurel de Arroyo at the age of 20.
Abelardo's father challenged him to face the poverty and suffering of the people he worked with.
He became a defender of his homeland, its traditions, and culture, and an inspiration to new generations of Puerto Ricans.
Abelardo is remembered as the last Puerto Rican Jíbaro, a lover of his land, mountains, rivers, and ravines.
His life and work are a testament to the internal Jíbaro spirit that characterizes and distinguishes Puerto Ricans worldwide.
Transcripts
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1916 Puerto Rico atravesaba uno de los
momentos más difíciles de la
época la falta de recursos básicos
escasez de alimento y al borde de una
gran depresión que dictaría el rumbo del
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país 24 de julio de
una estrella nace en el barrio savarona
del pueblo de cauas Puerto Rico Abelardo
Díaz Alfaro el menor de siete hijos de
Don Abelardo Díaz morales y doña
Asunción Alfaro pratz cursó sus primeros
grados en la escuela maquil en el pueblo
de Ponce lugar en el cual estudió con el
pintor puertorriqueño Miguel
Pou durante sus primeros años vivió en
diferentes pueblos de La Isla debido a
la profesión de su padre qui se empeñaba
como escritor periodista y ministro de
la primera Iglesia Bautista de Caguas
Abelardo hizo sus primeros escritos a la
edad de 14 años en el periódico de la
iglesia donde su padre
trabajaba siendo parte de una familia
considerada pudiente en la época durante
sus años escolares la vida de Abelardo
se vio marcada por un suceso que llenó
de Gran frustración a quien más tarde se
convertiría en una estrella
puertorriqueña saludar a todos y decirle
que eso producto de algo de un muchacho
que se colgó en séptimo grado se colgó
en
cuarto cuarto grado me
colgaron me colgaron en séptimo octavo
grado y entonces parece en casa las
hermanas me eran más brillantes que
yo yo Me dediqué entonces algún día dir
yo tengo que hac algo algún día en
alguna forma
el niño que alguna vez fue burlado en la
escuela mail en Ponce años más tarde se
convierte en una gran figura de la
literatura boricua motivo de gran
orgullo para su
familia cuando mi abuelo estaba en cama
ya muriéndose papi fue a verlo y le dijo
a papi a lo que ha llegado el colgado de
la
mckin Mi nombre es carenet febo Díaz Soy
la nieta de Don Abelardo Díaz Alfaro
y me siento muy orgullosa de participar
en esta
película Y estos son mis primos que son
también nietos de Abelardo Díaz Alfaro
un esposo ejemplar ha sido un padre
ejemplar y ha sido un hombre que todo lo
que ha escrito lo ha rubricado con el
ejemplo de su vida fueron varios los
pueblos y ciudades de tierra dentro los
cuales mostraban la vida anécdotas y
sufrimiento delaro cino estas historias
fueron fundamentales a la hora de la
creación de Abelardo como individuo y lo
convirtieron en el portavoz del Jíbaro
Puertorriqueño en el barrio jaurel de
arroyo fue su primer trabajo a los 20
años como trabajador
social cuando llegó
aurel lo que eran Eran todas casas de
madera sin agua y sin luz era todo
Conchos de tabonuco
y bañarse en el río y buscar algo en el
río y papi cogió estuvo dos semanas allí
quedándose en un cuartito de una casa
allí y no pudo y se fue para dond vivía
mi abuelo el abuelo el papá de mi abuelo
y le dice papi yo tengo si yo no puedo
vivir allí papi porque es una pobreza
extrema no tengo agua no tengo luz esto
Allí se me hace difícil trabajar yo voy
a un apartamenti en el pueblo de
de de
arroyo se fuera del campo y mi abuelo le
dijo
mire quién le ha dicho a usted que la
vida es para estar siempre tranquilo
Abelardo Esta es una oportunidad para
que conozcas el
sufrimiento las necesidades de la
gente para que lleves esperanza y fe a
una gente que más sola que tú sufriendo
necesidades mayores que las
tuyas o es que estás queriendo decirme
que no tienes las
agallas
oiga que no se diga que un hijo mío es
un
cobarde Así que tú vuelves ahora para
allá para el bar yorel a vivir allí a
donde tú trabajas y ahí papi se hizo
hombre
Abelardo el último Jíbaro
Puertorriqueño amante de su tierra
montañas ríos y quebradas defensor de Su
patria sus tradiciones y su cultura
inspiración a la sangre nueva
puertorriqueña quienes tienen El Deber
de aflorar el sentido patrio y Jíbaro
interno de cada cual que nos caracteriza
Y distingue mundialmente
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