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Reflection: Regal as a Queen by Morli A. Dharam

The story demonstrates how our stands in society influence our way of living. The division of power and authority between men and women, as well as the poor and the rich. However, there's one lesson that became a highlight of Regal as a Queen to me and that is how women's roles are not limited to housework. They must not be subjected to the command of men, and we have the ability to choose and pursue what we wanted to be.

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Reflection: Of Fish, Flies, Dogs, and Women by Timothy R. Montes

The plot depicts women empowerment. It demonstrates how single mothers were brave and strong enough to provide for their children's needs, despite the criticisms and hardships they faced. The fish represent women, the dogs represent men, and the flies represent gossipers. Some misogynist men always intimidate and regard women as inferior, but once a woman learns how to fight back, they are like a dog that wimps its tail and flees. The story also teaches us to keep doing our own things and not to listen to what other people say because they don't know our exact situation and what's going through in our lives. How many things we need to sacrifice and how painful it is to fight our battles, alone.

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Reflection: The Three Hermits by Leo Tolstoy

The Three Hermits showed us the individuality of our values and beliefs as a person. It is we, who decide what we want to believe in, where put our faith, as well as deciding to pray with God or not in the present, no matter what religious principles have been taught to us when we are still children.

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Reflection: The Lament by Anton Chekhov

We live in the modern world where people were too busy working for themselves that they already failed to check up on others as well. The Lament shows how cold can people be, that sharing your emotions can be a burden to others. Just like any other city, the city mentioned in the story has two faces. The bright and positive side demonstrates how modern and convenient city life is. On the other hand, there is a dark side to a city that is full of shadows and dark stories. According to the story description, the city despite its bright monstrous lights hide many beggars on the street side or in dark corners, the majority of whom are homeless and poor, sleeping only on benches. This hidden face of the city is stinky, dirty, and full of sad people trying to survive despite their daily struggles. I believe that the story would change if the setting is different. If only Iona lives in a small and simple province with a few residents living nearby each other, maybe someone could even lend an ear for him to listen to his suffering and lamentations. Maybe some could help him ease his heavy feelings for the loss of his son.

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Reflection: Games by Noelle Q. De Jesus

Don't we turn around when our names are being called? This is due to the fact that it is used to recognize us. We appreciate being addressed by our given name because it shows that people knew who we are. However, the girl in the story "Games" prefers the other way around. When speaking to her lover on the phone, she enjoys adopting various monikers and personas. This mind game of the main character was very symbolic, in my opinion. The mysterious name of the main character in the story piqued readers' curiosity to dive more into reading. The game also served as a means of concealing her authentic self from her lover. This is significant because it demonstrates how we constantly conceal aspects of ourselves from others, fearful of being judged or hurt by someone, even those we genuinely love. However, her own game ultimately backfired on her because it prevented her from forming an intimate relationship and a deeper emotional connection with her boyfriend.

“I love you,” he said, lowering his voice so no one else would hear it but her. But even as she said she loved him too, she wondered at the sound of his voice, and ached, because he never once said her name.”

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Reflection: Breathe by Alessandra G.L Gonzales

A test kitchen. A unique setting to reminisce the good memories of the past. Breathe teaches us about how people come and go in our lives. Some of them are only meant to meet us for a short period of time, in order to bring valuable lessons in our lives, but they are not meant to stay and grow with us. And that's fine. We must progress to finally have a room for the best things that have been reserved for us, just as we may enjoy reading a particular chapter in a book but must proceed to the next chapters to know its wonderful ending. The story also addressed the issue of choosing between love, career, and family. Love is sometimes present but cannot be prioritized. There is a strong desire to make your own name, be successful, and pursue your passions. Enough to outweigh the desire to be in a relationship at the moment.

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Reflection: Touchmove by Peter Mayshle

Touchmove is a story that shows the harsh realities of society, where women are seen as sexual objects. The author has also an interesting style to narrate the story. He began capturing the reader's interest by using the intense tension scenes between the characters. He used nakedness as a symbol. Nakedness can signify defenselessness and vulnerability. As a result, I believe that the woman wanted the narrator to undress in order to share the same vulnerability with him. Also, it's intriguing to see his reaction when she shows him her exposed body with obvious signs of abuse. When he is naked alongside her, they both appear frail, and it may reveal a man's true nature. She's testing him if he's not a predator waiting to devour her. In short, she's hoping that the narrator will be able to realize and understand that she wanted to feel safe, accepted, and respected. As future parents, let us teach our future children, the values of treating people with compassion and with a kind heart so that we can raise a generation of people who respect other people regardless of their gender, race, and ethnicity.

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Reflection: The Used of Force by William Carlos Williams

When William Carlos Williams narrated the tension between the doctor and Mathilda, his young patient who is thought to have diptheria, I was astounded at how he could begin a story with so many related societal themes. He was initially being kind to Mathilda since he finds her to be adorable. However, when she was being obstinate and he realized that her family couldn't afford to pay for him, he lost control and was compelled to restrain her mouth even though she was in pain. He ceases to be professional. Williams shows us that even though doctors may be well-meaning in their actions, it is important for them to remember that they must always be mindful of their patients' rights as human beings. This situation is similar to how society treats its citizens. The citizens of society do not always get the best treatment from their doctors, and this can be seen in this story.

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Reflection on your Study of 21st Century Philippine and World Literatures

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Learning 21st-century literature gave me a pleasant nostalgic feeling, which led to a stronger emotional connection to the people and the world within it. It's like delving into the ground and discovering a treasure trove of priceless gems. Our previous teacher does not only discusses the narrative; she also allows us to read and figure out on our own, about the civilizations, cultures, values, and context within each story, which helped cultivate our imagination, understanding, critical thinking, analysis, stands, views, opinions, and open-mindedness even on the most contentious topics and themes.

To sum up, literature has the power to unveil the beauty and meaning of a hidden detail of a picture. A puzzle that cannot be put together unless the pieces are patiently sought. It aided the readers in developing a sense of curiosity about the relations and applications of lessons from history, humanity, and modern society, as well as viewing life as a meaningful experience with endless opportunities to create purpose for ourselves, the people around us, and the community to which we belong.