"What Filipino looks like: Traditions and Beliefs"
Filipinos are well-known for their unique culture and traditions. It can be seen through exploring the Philippine Literature. Here are some of those pieces in Philippine Literature that I've read which show the rich culture of the Filipinos.
In the play "World is an Apple", we can see the beliefs of the Filipinos. In a slum community, poor people believe that wealthy people have a great power over poor. Mario was fired out because he only stole an apple. As I read and analyze the play, I know that it was not the stealing of apple matters. I think that the company didn't like Mario in the first place because Mario had past record of crimes. Even though he had changed, other people didn't believe it. The company where Mario worked waited Mario to commit mistakes in order to fired him. Mario can't complain because he knows that he's just a poor and rich people with authority are powerful than him. Mario had an argument with his wife, Gloria, because of what happened. Gloria believed that poor people do not have the right to act like wealthy people. In this play, Gloria said to Mario that only rich people can afford delicious apple. Poor people, who are desperate to have money, will do risky things just to have money ( the term "kapit sa patalim"). Mario, who had influenced by Pablo, choose to become a criminal again to have money. He didn't know what to do after he had lost his job so that's why he contacts Pablo again.
In the play "New Yorker in Tondo", Tony showed respect for the female characters as some Filipinos do. Tony didn't laugh in front of Aling Atang although Aling Atang looks silly in her new look. He didn't also hit Kikay even though he was irritated at her that time. Instead, he controlled himself not to hurt her physically.
In the play "Three Rats", the hardest part in husband-wife relationship is the temptation of adultery. Some Filipinos, like Gonzalo, would do the revenge to win their wife back. He didn't hurt her wife but he killed his best friend, Adrian, who was the lover of his wife.
In the play "Sabina", there are some cultures that can be seen. First, Filipinos are religious. The first scene was the praying of the characters in the play. They prayed for Sabina's sake. Second, elders give advice to the youth. It's a culture of elderly Filipinos to give some advice to support their children. Like Mamerto, he supports his granddaughter's (Sabina's) decisions. Third, Filipino women are caring. It can be seen in the play how Sabina cared for her love, Mr. George Price. Lastly, members of the Filipino family are protective, especially to the ladies. Antero, Sabina's brother, protects her from Mr. George Price. He is concern for Sabina's sake.
In the play "Sepang Loca", the couples who are not capable of bearing child are dancing in front of the Patron Saint statue. It's a belief that everyone knows. If the couple dances, then somehow their wish is granted by that Patron Saint. In the play, Sepa danced and she bears a child later on but eventually died due to her mistake.
In the play "New Yorker in Tondo", Tony showed respect for the female characters as some Filipinos do. Tony didn't laugh in front of Aling Atang although Aling Atang looks silly in her new look. He didn't also hit Kikay even though he was irritated at her that time. Instead, he controlled himself not to hurt her physically.
In the play "Three Rats", the hardest part in husband-wife relationship is the temptation of adultery. Some Filipinos, like Gonzalo, would do the revenge to win their wife back. He didn't hurt her wife but he killed his best friend, Adrian, who was the lover of his wife.
In the play "Sabina", there are some cultures that can be seen. First, Filipinos are religious. The first scene was the praying of the characters in the play. They prayed for Sabina's sake. Second, elders give advice to the youth. It's a culture of elderly Filipinos to give some advice to support their children. Like Mamerto, he supports his granddaughter's (Sabina's) decisions. Third, Filipino women are caring. It can be seen in the play how Sabina cared for her love, Mr. George Price. Lastly, members of the Filipino family are protective, especially to the ladies. Antero, Sabina's brother, protects her from Mr. George Price. He is concern for Sabina's sake.
In the play "Sepang Loca", the couples who are not capable of bearing child are dancing in front of the Patron Saint statue. It's a belief that everyone knows. If the couple dances, then somehow their wish is granted by that Patron Saint. In the play, Sepa danced and she bears a child later on but eventually died due to her mistake.
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