Lulab, Jimz Aaron G. - Written Work 2

 “My Critical Analysis on Philippine Literature by Frank R. Blake”

The Philippine literature was being revamped by the native populations of the Philippine

archipelago. Historical heritages, pre-colonial to Spanish eras, depict the structure of Philippine

literature. Based on Frank R. Blake, author of the article Philippine Literature, the native

inhabitants of the Philippine islands consist of tribes, tribes in which different styles and

languages revitalize the country's literature. From the author mentioned phrases, these different

styles mean the literature to be a form of artistic and elegant writing. Thus, the purpose of his

work was determined to disseminate and explain facts about Philippine literature to researchers.

It begins with the history with an explanation of the background of the different tribes.

The author broadens the knowledge about contributions and relations of the Philippines' various

tribes to its literature, including the work style, work form, and language of the works. The

life-giving roots and their branches to the Philippine literature, such as religions and cultures,

were explained. Moros' and Christians' backgrounds, lifestyles, language, and the size of its

communities assisted the knowledge. Including some of those religious books from different

religions were briefly introduced. And giving importance to the mentioned ideas from the article

on era to era, showing various examples of forms of writing and how they were written.

In addition, the author accurately stated the historical background of Philippine literature,

including its movement from pre-colonial times when the popularity of folk dances, narratives,

speeches, songs, and primordial rituals happens until Spanish times when the Christian tribes

introduced the epics, riddles, legends, proverbs, and songs. The Philippine literature was indeed

presented briefly by its evolution from time to time.

Due to the construction of the paper's structure, considering its clear evidence, the ideas

supporting it, its formality from its sentences and word choices, and citations, the article was

effective and comprehensive, especially to academic readers.

The native population has developed the Philippine Literature from pre-colonial to

colonial periods. From the evolution it showed from time to time, we can look at and differentiate

the style and form of writing, including the languages. It indeed evolved. To conclude, studies

like this are essential, especially in the history of Philippine Literature from pre-colonial to colonial

periods, since it can be a reflection of one's country. Moreover, this study does broaden my

ideas about my country's literature, Philippine Literature.