CALBIGA WESTERN SAMAR COLLEGE

Polangi,Calbiga

ENGLISH 5-MASTERPIECES OF WORLD LITERATURE

Module 3 (FRENCH and RUSSIAN LITERATURE)

Name: JOHN LLOYD D. CASPE Year&Course: BSED4-FILIPINO

Lesson 1: FRENCH LITERATURE

ACTIVITY
1. Song Of Roland
a. Turoldus or Turold is the name traditionally given to the author of the
11th-century French poem The Song of Roland. Efforts to make a
convincing further identification of the identity of Turoldus have failed. The
Latin form Turoldus is equivalent to the personal name Thorold.
b.
 Roland is in many ways the perfect knight. Strong, courageous, and
honorable he is loved by his king, Charlemagne, and worshipped by
his men. He has only one enemy, his stepfather, Ganelon.
 Death
 The tale is about Roland’s chivalric death and his family, how Ganelon
betrays him, and how Charles avenges him.
2. The Hunchback of Notre Dame
a. Victor Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a French poet,
novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. During his literary
career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote abundantly in an
exceptional variety of genres: lyrics, satires, epics, philosophical poems,
epigrams, novels, history, critical essays, political speeches, funeral
orations, diaries, letters public and private, and dramas in verse and
prose.
b.
 No, Quasimodo is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the
novel “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” (1831) by Victor Hugo.
Quasimodo was born with a hunchback and feared by the townspeople
as a sort of monster, but he finds sanctuary in an unlikely love that is
fulfilled only in death.
 Yes, they are the person who was born special they are feared by the
people as a sort of monster or witch, but today our society starts to
accept the fact that there are really people who are born like this that’s
why some of them can live their life freely but some of them are still
facing discrimination.
 “Love is like a tree: it grows by itself, roots itself deeply in our being and
continues to flourish over a heart in ruin. The inexplicable fact is that
the blinder it is, the more tenacious it is. It is never stronger than when
it is completely unreasonable.” Victor Hugo is showing that
unreasonable love, such as Esmeralda's unrequited passion for
Phoebus, is stronger and more compelling than more "reasonable"
attachments. In this novel, love is the motivation behind Frollo's attempt
to kidnap Esmeralda, his attempt to murder Phoebus, and
Quasimodo's decision to kill Frollo (his father figure and one of the only
people who has ever been kind to Quasimodo) for laughing during
Esmeralda's execution.
 LESSON 2: RUSSIAN LITERATURE

ACTIVITY
A. The literature of Russia's so-called Golden Age—generally considered the latter half
of the 19th century--were written against a background of czarist autocracy. Falling
generally within the realist framework, the masterworks of this era exhibit a strong
mystical tendency, brooding introspection, and melodrama.
B. “GOD SEES THE TRUTH BUT WAITS” by LEO TOLSTOY
1. After I read it, it keeps my mind questioning some untold details like ‘Why?’ “Who did
that to merchant?’ I felt the story. Aksionov have good traits for the people around him.
He is strong that he control his emotions. He prayed a lot like we do because when the
times comes in where we’re in the situation, we keep on praying, pleaded to god. God is
the powerful that lives in our own heart, guiding us on our path. I like Makar’s being
because he told the truth to Aksionov but the time was already dead. In the end, in late
repentance.
2. The concept of god Tolstoy presented in the story is God alone knows the truth.
C.
Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov was a young merchant and lived with his family in
Vladimir. He was the best singer. He had the virtuous qualities such as faith,
forgiveness, freedom and acceptance.
His wife had a bad dream about him. She dreamt that Aksionov had returned
from the town with grey hair. Grey hair is a symbol of bad omen. So she feared and
tried to stop him from going to the Nizhny fair.
But Aksionov went to the fair. On his way, he met a merchant. But the merchant
was killed. Aksionov was imprisoned. Since he was suspected for killing the merchant.
He was sentenced for 26 years, even though he did not commit any crime. He was sent
to work in the mines of Siberia. He grew old there.
He gave up all his hope. He learnt to make boots and earned a little money with
which he bought the book, “The lives of the saint”. He used to read this book. On
Sundays, in the prison- church he read the lessons and sang on the choir. His fellow -
prisoners respected and called him “Grand father” and “The Saint”. All the prison
authorities liked him for his meekness.
One day Aksionov met Makar Semeyonich. He found out the truth that Makar
was the real killer. But he saved Makar from the officials when he tried to escape. Makar
confessed his crime, he forgave him.
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Polangi,Calbiga

ENGLISH 5-MASTERPIECES OF WORLD LITERATURE

Preliminary Examination-First Semester 2020-2021

Name: JOHN LLOYD D. CASPE Year&Course: BSED4-FILIPINO Date: Oct. 28,

2020

I. INSTRUCTION: FACT OR BLUFF

Write F if the statement states a FACT or B if it is a BLUFF.

B 1. Anyone need not come face to face with literature itself to understand its
meaning.
F 2. Literature mirrors the depth of the culture of a place.
F 3. Literature comes from a Latin word, which means a body of literary
production.
B 4. Hebrew and Jewish literature are the same.
F 5. Literature does not only supply the mind with cognitive knowledge but most
importantly it refines thoughts and feelings.
B 6. Roman writers are responsible for the introduction of genres as poetry,
tragedy,
etc.
B 7. Hebrew literature is organized into two main sections.
F 8. On literature a masterpiece is the highest recognition that a literary work can
receive.
B 9. Some of the earliest works of the Roman Literature are epics on love and
tragedy.
F 10. The oldest form of Biblical Hebrew, Archaic Hebrew is found in the poetic
section of the bible.
B 11. Ancient Greek literature was written in Hebrew as influenced by its neighbor
countries.
F 12. Roman literature is written in Latin language as an enduring legacy of
Ancient
Rome.
F 13. Learning world literature is a difficult task since it entails a lot of reading.
F 14. The art of rhetoric was considered an important skills of Ancient Rome.
F 15. Greek literature has three periods.

II. PERFORM THE FOLLOWING TASKS

A. Define Literature.
 It is a body of literary productions either oral, written, or visual
containing imaginative language that realistically portrays thoughts, emotions,
and experiences of the human condition.

B.
1.Explain why literature is useful in our lives.
Literature allows us to interpret our own life and emotions and find ways to
relate to the story so we in turn can reflect. It is also a form of entertainment and
allows people to use their imagination to visualize the story within their own mind.

2. Explain why literature is for pleasure

Literature provides pleasure to listeners and readers. It is a relaxing

escape from daily problems, and it fills leisure moments. Making time for
recreational reading and using high-quality literature help to develop
enthusiastic readers and improve achievement.

C. How does literature mirror the depth of a culture

Literature said to be the mirror of life, because it reflects and

comments on aspects of things people encounter in their daily lives. Even
futuristic novels such as The Hunger Games can reflect life, despite the fact
that its world is alien to the modern human being.

D. CHARACTER MAP

QUALITIES ACHIEVEMENTS
Brave Save his territory
Courageous Victory over a great foe
Noble Marries a beautiful woman
good role model Achieves a great title
Respectful Salvation
Loyal Save the life of his people
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ENGLISH 5-MASTERPIECES OF WORLD LITERATURE

Module 2

ACTIVITIES
A. KING LEAR
1. Cordelia’s
2. A paragon of virtue, loyalty, and love, she stays loyal to the king despite
his harsh treatment toward her for not expressing her love for the king
openly. Her role in the play is defining one. She makes the king realizes
his blunder after he rebuffs her sincerity and love. Her significance
doubles when she reappears to restore order, help her father. Cordelia
loses her life in her efforts when Edmund hangs her to death and makes it
look like a suicide.
3. For its unsurpassed combination of sheer terrifying force and its existential
and cosmic reach, King Lear leads this ranking as drama’s supreme
achievement. The notion that King Lear is Shakespeare’s (and by
implication drama’s) greatest play is certainly debatable, but consensus in
its favor has gradually coalesced over the centuries since its first
performance around 1606.
B. BEOWULF
1. Heroes Journey
i. The call to adventure- Beowulf learns that a monster is terrorizing
Herot and his thirst for adventure calls him to defeat the beast.
ii. Crossing the first threshold- Beowulf, his men, and Wiglaf travel
across the ocean to Herot.
iii. The belly of the whale- Beowulf goes into Grendel's cavern alone
to slay his mother.
iv. The road of trials- Beowulf must kill the sea serpents, Grendel,
and Grendel's mother before proving himself worthy to be king.
v. Atonement with the father- Hrothgar becomes fond of and
supports Beowulf.
vi. Apotheosis- Grendel dies allowing peace in the kingdom for a
short amount of time.
vii. The ultimate boon- Beowulf kills Grendel and Grendel's mother
earning the trust of the Spear-Danes and allowing him to become
king.
viii. Refusal of the return- Beowulf stays in his kingdom and defends
his people.
ix. Master of two worlds- Beowulf defeats the dragon and brings
peace to the land.
x. Freedom to live- Although Beowulf dies in his fight against the
dragon, his people are able to live free of worry and safely.
2. The moral of Beowulf is that it is better to die young with heroism and
virtue than to grow to a ripe old age being cowardly and avoiding your
responsibilities. Beowulf shows great courage and fortitude as he protects
the community by fighting Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon
Wiglaf.
 C. DIVINE COMEDY
1.
Dante Alighieri utilized a writing style of rhyme known was terza rima, meaning
triple rhyme. Each stanza in triple rhyme consists of three lines. The first and third lines
rhyme. The second line rhymes with the first and third line of the next stanza, and it
continues on in that fashion. The pattern goes: ABA, BCB, CDC, DED, etc. The tone is
monotonous but beautiful. The triple rhyme is significant to Dante because of the holy
trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Spirit.
2.
1. Inferno is the first part of Italian writer Dante Alighieri's 14th-
century epic poem Divine Comedy. It is followed
by Purgatorio and Paradiso. The Inferno describes Dante's journey
through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. In the poem,
Hell is depicted as nine concentric circles of torment located within
the Earth; it is the "realm ... of those who have rejected spiritual
values by yielding to bestial appetites or violence, or by perverting
their human intellect to fraud or malice against their fellowmen".  As
an allegory, the Divine Comedy represents the journey of the soul
toward God, with the Inferno describing the recognition and
rejection of sin.
2. Purgatorio Italian for "Purgatory" is the second part
of Dante's Divine Comedy, following the Inferno and preceding
the Paradiso. The poem was written in the early 14th century. It is
an allegory telling of the climb of Dante up the Mount of Purgatory,
guided by the Roman poet Virgil, except for the last four cantos at
which point Beatrice takes over as Dante's guide.
3. Paradiso Italian for "Paradise" or "Heaven" is the third and final
part of Dante's Divine Comedy, following the Inferno and
the Purgatorio. It is an allegory telling of Dante's journey through
Heaven, guided by Beatrice, who symbolises theology. In the
poem, Paradise is depicted as a series of concentric spheres
surrounding the Earth, consisting of the Moon, Mercury, Venus,
the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, the Fixed Stars, the Primum
Mobile and finally, the Empyrean. It was written in the early 14th
century. Allegorically, the poem represents the soul's ascent to
God.
3.) The Divine Comedy is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri. It is about a trip
through the afterlife. The poem has three parts: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory),
and Paradiso (Paradise, or Heaven). The Divine Comedy is a piece of world literature.
4.) No, Dante called his poem a comedy. In classic terminology, a comedy is a work that
begins in misery or deep confusion and ends in elation or happiness. In Shakespearean
comedy, the play often begins in confusion — couples breaking up or separating, but
ends with everyone finding the right partner. In other words, a comedy is not something
one would laugh about, but an ascension from a low state of confusion to one where all
people are combined for the greatest happiness.
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Polangi,Calbiga

ENGLISH 5-MASTERPIECES OF WORLD LITERATURE

Module 1 Greek, Hebrew, and Roman literature

Name: JOHN LLOYD D. CASPE Year&Course: BSED4-FILIPINO Date: Nov. 28,

2020
ACTIVITY
1.
Similarities
HEBREW GREEK ROMAN
Writing Writing Writing
Arts Arts Arts
Great epic poems Great epic poems Great epic poems
Democracy Democracy Democracy

Differences
HEBREW GREEK ROMAN
Afro-asiatic seniti Indo European Rome
Bible (Torah) Collection of belief Greco roman gods
Judaism Rituals
Mythology

2. Literature reflects human nature and a way we can learn and relate to others. By
reading through a first-person perspective, we can fully immerse ourselves into a
different mindset and figure out how others think and feel. Literature from
Hebrew, Greeks, and Roman  can expand our world view. We can explore
commentary on foreign politics, society and stereotypes. Additionally, we can
learn about historical events and cultures. Each author has their own style and
nuance in their writing, and opening the door to us to learn and serve as an
inspiration.