Waywaya

IntroductionWaywayaSummary and

Interpretation

Analyzing the Theme of the

Story

“ A story is organic” --- which means that every part of

the story plays a vital part to the whole. Each part

contributes to the other, from the title itself to the

development of the story.

To interpret the theme, one must look at the most

significant human experience which is reoccurring in the

story.


Story

First, look at each element of the story -- because in literature each part

is artistically deigned to be there for a purpose.

Title – what is the significance of the title to the story?

Plot – is there any meaning on how the plot was laid in the story?

Setting – how does the setting help in the progress of the story?

Character – what are the personalities of the characters? *Note: Pay

attention if there are exchange of dialogues between characters.

Point of View – who is telling the story? How does it help in the

development?

Conflict – what type of conflict?

Theme – what is the significant human experience that is reoccurring in the

story?


Story

A. Title: “Waywaya”

Why was the story entitled that way?

What is the relationship of the title with the story?

Is there any symbolism that the title represents?

The story was entitled that way because “Waywaya” is the

most artistic element of the story.

“Waywaya” is the lead female character of the story, the

entirety of the story and its development revolves around her.

From the beginning she became the instrument that elicit

change from other characters.


Story

B. Plot

What type of plot was used? Conventional or

Contemporary?

Why is the story plotted that way?

Exposition

Complication

Climax

Resolution

Denouement


Story

B. Plot

Exposition – Meeting of the two main characters, the topography of the place and the social-historical conditions are laid out.

Complication – As the two main characters realized what they have with each other and the situation they must face.

Climax – when the story slowly arises to the point where main character must face the main conflict. (one complication leads to another)

Resolution – after facing the main conflict, the main character brought change to the characters of the story.

Denouement - ending


Story

C. Setting

When and where did the story occur?

What is the social/climatic condition of the story?

How does the setting help in the progress of the

story?

The story occur on the time of pre-colonial Philippines. There were

two tribes rival who lives in each side of the river --- the Daya (plain

lands) and the Laud (mountainous).

Both tribes lives in the past forged with hatred and rivalry. But the

way they live are different. The Daya are consistent on their way of

living but the Laud are exploring innovations.


Story

D. Characters

Who are the significant characters?

What are their roles in the story?

How does their personality/decisions affect the

development of the story?

Dayaw Liwliwa

Waywaya Pintas

Parbangon The Old Chief (Laud)

The Ulo (Daya)


Story

D. Characters

We can understand the characters better through

their dialogues.

Often times, the characters are the ones who state

the theme of the story.

Dayaw stared at the waves breaking on the surf with a murmur. “Nature

has been on our side Father,” he said. “Not just nature,” the Ulo was

exuberant “We know our past, we don't repeat its mistakes. That, too, is

tradition.” “The past could also be a prison, Father,” Dayaw said. “You

always look back, not ahead…”


Story

D. Characters

“There something about an old tree,” he said, “it grows no

more. At the same time, it is difficult to cut it down. Its

roots are deep although it can draw no more sustenance

from the earth. Maybe, it is right that the new trees

should grow.”


Story

E. Point of View

Who is telling the story?

Why is it significant that the story is narrated

that way?


Story

F. Conflict

What type of conflict?

How did the story progressed to that kind of

conflict?

How did the characters handle the conflict of the

story?


Story

G. Theme

What is the most significant human experience

found in the story?

The theme is the center of the story which

explains why each element is designed that way.

“There something about an old tree,” he said, “it grows no

more. At the same time, it is difficult to cut it down. Its

roots are deep although it can draw no more sustenance

from the earth. Maybe, it is right that the new trees

should grow.”


Story

G. Theme

The main theme of the story is change. But

change is impossible if people still linger in the past.

Accepting our faults and differences would lead us to

look beyond what lies in the past and would open up

doors for the future.

Waywaya and Daya reflects that a Taga-Daya and

a Taga-Laud could live peacefully together. That

there is room for love and caring once they look pass

the old wounds of their tribes.

When the old Laud chieftain said that new trees

should grow, it means that he is open for change.

Group Reporting and Term

Paper

Group Discussion

The class will be divided into 12 groups.

A short story will be designated per group.

The group will present the story in any way possible.

After the discussion, an open forum will be conducted

where the audience could ask the presenters about the

story.

A 10 points quiz will proceed the later.

Short Stories

Dead Stars

Small Key

Footnote to Youth

Zita

The Bread of Salt

Magnificence

Midsummer

The Wedding Dance

Tabanata's Wife

The Day the Dancers

Came

May Day Eve

The God-Stealer

Term Paper

1st Term: Analysis of A Short Story – each group

will submit an analysis of the short story they

were assigned with. The analysis will go as

follows:

I. Summary

II. Interpretation – Explain the theme of the story.

III. Analysis – analyze each part of the story (title,

characters, setting, conflict, POV, etc.) using the

theme.

IV. Evaluation – What can you say about the story?

Term Paper

2nd Term: Analysis of A Novel – the class will be divided into

groups, wherein each will have 3 members. The group will

choose between:

The Order of Melkizedek by Nick Joaquin

A Child of Sorrows by Zoilo Galang.

The Hand of the Enemy by

The format for analyzing the novelette will be the same as

that of the short story.

I. Summary (4-5 pages)

II. Interpretation – Explain the theme of the story. (2-3 pages)

III. Analysis – analyze each part of the story (title, characters,

setting, conflict, POV, etc.) using the theme. (5-10 pages)

IV. Evaluation – What can you say about the story? (2-3 pages)

Term Paper

Guidelines:

For the short story, the term paper could be 2-5

pages only.

For the novelette the prescribed number of

pages must be followed through.

a. Spacing: 1.25 spacing per line (There should be no

added spaces between paragraphs)

b. Margin: Use standard margin (1 inch on all sides)

c. Font Style: Cambria

d. Font Size: 12

Education

Waywaya