Paalaala sa mga Mapagusapin by José Rizal
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"Paalaala sa mga Mapagusapin" by José Rizal is a brief allegorical piece written during the late 19th century. This literary work serves as a parable that explores themes of conflict and resolution in human relationships, reflecting the social attitudes of Rizal’s time. It is a thought-provoking moral tale concerning friendship and the often contentious nature of possession. In the story, two friends find a shell on the beach and engage in a
debate over who rightfully owns it. Their disagreement escalates until they decide to present their case to a judge. The judge, representing authority and wisdom, opens the shell, consumes its contents, and divides the shell itself between the two friends. This resolution serves as a commentary on the importance of negotiation and the futility of petty disputes. Ultimately, Rizal highlights that seeking harmony and understanding is more valuable than material possession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rizal, José, 1861-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | Paalaala sa mga Mapagusapin |
| Credits |
Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho and Pilar Somoza. Special thanks to Filipinas Heritage Library for providing the material for this project. Handog ng Proyektong Gutenberg ng Pilipinas para sa pagpapahalaga ng panitikang Pilipino. (www.gutenberg.ph) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Tagalog |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Tagalog literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18802 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 253 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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