Historical Backgrounds
What is the name of the literary period discussed in the presentation?
The Period of Self-Discovery
What type of economy dominated the Philippines during this period?
An Agrarian Economy
Which country still ruled the Philippines during the Period of Self-Discovery?
The United States
Who generally had greater access to education in English?
People with financial means to attend schools where English was the medium of instruction, especially wealthier groups.
Who wrote How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife?
Manuel E. Arguilla
Between what years did the Period of Self-Discovery take place?
1925–1941
Which three Philippine agricultural exports are mentioned in the presentation as important to the American market?
Sugar, Coconut Oil, and Abaca
What political party is mentioned in the presentation as helping increase Filipino political participation?
The Nacionalista Party
What type of poverty is associated with tenancy systems and large haciendas?
Rural Poverty
Who wrote "The Small Key"?
Paz Latorena
Which language did Filipino writers increasingly master during this period?
English
What act, passed in 1934, outlined the transition toward Philippine independence?
The Tydings-McDuffie Act
Name one Filipino leader who worked toward greater autonomy and independence.
Manuel Quezon or Sergio Osmeña
What two settings did authors often contrast in their literary works?
Rural and Urban settings
Who wrote I Am a Filipino and became President of the UN General Assembly in 1949?
Carlos P. Romulo
What did Filipino writers develop instead of simply imitating foreign literary styles?
Their own distinct Filipino voice, tone and style.
What was the name of the movement founded by Benigno Ramos in 1930?
The Sakdalista Movement
In what year was the Commonwealth Government established?
1935
What social issue did literary works explore through the struggles of laborers and affluent people?
Class Conflict and Class Inequality
Who is known as the “Comma Poet”?
José García Villa
Why is this period called the Period of Self-Discovery?
Because writers developed their own literary identity and expressed Filipino experiences rather than merely imitating foreign styles.
Why did Filipino leaders debate how the future republic could sustain itself financially?
Manufacturing was minimal, and the economy depended heavily on agriculture and processing raw agricultural goods.
Despite democratic institutions, which group continued to hold much of the country's political power?
The Landed Elite
How did the unequal access to English education influence who led stylistic modernization in literature?
Wealthier writers and university scholars had greater access to English education and led stylistic modernization.
Who wrote May Day Eve and The Woman Who Had Two Navels?
Nick Joaquin