Esperanza by Jose Maria Rivera
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| Author | Rivera, Jose Maria, 1882- |
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| Title | Esperanza |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Esperanza" by Jose Maria Rivera is a Tagalog social play written in the early 20th century. The text explores themes of hope, redemption, and the struggles of the impoverished. It tells the story of Artemio and Esperanza, a couple grappling with personal and societal challenges, while reflecting on the conditions of life for the Filipino people during that period. The play unfolds in a single act, focusing on the lives of Artemio and Esperanza as they navigate economic hardship and family expectations. Artemio falls ill, and Esperanza's concern for his well-being is central to the narrative. As their friends visit, dialogues reveal the hardships they face, interspersed with moments of tension when outsiders attempt to disrupt their lives. Ultimately, a transformative event occurs when Esperanza inherits a fortune from a deceased relative, prompting a reevaluation of her situation and relationships. The play concludes on a hopeful note, emphasizing the possibility of personal change and the power of love and forgiveness amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Tagalog |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Tagalog drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18858 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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