De Guzman, Gil Jemrie 09/13/2023

BSHMHC32 Prof. Martinez

ACTIVITY 2

Answer the following questions

1. Why is the written word more powerful than the spoken word?

- I do believed that words that is written is much powerful that the spoken word.
Spoken word maybe will just remain as words that In real life, for instance, when
the individual learns a crucial detail or a secret that, due to the highly contentious
information, has the potential to destroy someone's character. Because of the
knowledge they possess, the person's life can be at at risk. It will remain a secret
that they were killed at some point. not like what is written. It can be shared or
translated with multiple people at different times. like back then? like the books of
Rizal. Future generations will inherit it in addition to our generation. Even though
the author is no longer among us, his words continue to be read today. Written
words in this generation is much powerful and now everything you post on social
media can be read by many people even in a very short time and the information
spreads quickly.

2. What is the power of literature and how could it be used?

- The ability to change your thinking and the world via literature is one of its
greatest strengths. You broaden your knowledge and perspective by coming into
contact with multiple ideas and opinions. Yes, we can share a message in an
imaginative way that will make people's minds into learning and feeling about
anything. You enhance your vocabulary and hence your communication skills. It
teaches us about life and aids in our understanding of our feelings and morals.

3. In what way literature can have different effect on the readers? Give concrete
Examples

- literature has a large part that affects the readers, just like me, when I was
young, my mother used to read fables with beautiful lessons. as a child I thought
that my mother read to me only a simple character of animals. Unbeknownst to
me, my mother has been raising me with sermons that are conveyed through
figurative stories that teach me knowledge, character, and manners. it's just like
 the story, he is not that clear in my memory but as far as I know "Sino ang tunay
mong kaaway?" is the name of the book/story. it happened that my mother talked
to me, because as a child you and your brothers would have a little fight because
of the toys. during the reading and when it was over he was asking me "who is
your real enemy?" He gradually explained to me that our enemy is ourselves
because of our own decisions. it was my decision to fight my brother that's why I
must teach myself how to fight my own enemy from within. growing up, reading
has had a big impact on me because it silences how you think and feel, act and
speak. the book is like a friend who teaches you about things you miss. and this
is one thing I am thankful to have learned from my mother.

4. Why did Filipinos identify themselves with Isabella during her struggle for the
Spanish throne and why did they identify themselves with Bernardo Carpio?

- Because Isabella was viewed as a symbol of resistance against colonialism and

injustice, Filipinos sympathized with her during her quest for the Spanish throne.
Isabella stood for the possibility of liberty and self-government for the Filipino
people, who were also struggling for liberation from Spanish authority. Bernardo
Carpio was regarded as a hero for fighting the Spanish colonists and defending
the Philippines' territory and populace. His tale symbolized the aspirations for
independence and rule of law of the Filipino people.

5. How was literature used to stir up the people to fight for their freedom?

- Literature be used as a powerful tool for inspiration and communication, inspiring

the readers to fight for their liberation. It depicted the struggles and aspirations of
its readers, as well as the authors' personal experiences, thus instilling a sense
of urgency and purpose in their readers.

6. How does Literature help inspire nationalism?

- By encouraging a sense of common identity and culture among a group of

people, literature can encourage nationalism. The history, customs, and
principles of a specific nation or group are frequently celebrated in nationalist
literature, which also exhorts its citizens to be proud of their accomplishments
and legacy. Literature can motivate readers to collaborate for a common
objective, such as independence, sovereignty, or social justice, by generating a
sense of unity and shared purpose.