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This are our two chosen Filipino writers who were influenced by or imitated foreign authors.
By yours truly · Jul 18, 2026
Nick Joaquin 1940s–2000s (Postwar Philippine Literature)
Writing Style
William Faulkner is known for his complex characters, rich descriptions, non-linear storytelling, symbolism, and themes of history, memory, and identity.
Title: May Day Eve
Brief Summary:
May Day Eve tells the story of Agueda and Badoy, who meet on May Day after Agueda performs a traditional ritual to see her future husband. Their youthful romance eventually turns into an unhappy marriage. The story explores how love, memory, and personal perspectives change over time.
Analysis
The influence of William Faulkner is evident in May Day Eve through its use of flashbacks, symbolism, and psychologically complex characters. Like Faulkner, Nick Joaquin explores how the past shapes the present. The story also features rich descriptive language and themes of memory, love, and identity, showing Faulkner's influence on Joaquin's literary style.
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Loreto Paras-Sulit American Colonial Period (1920s–1950s); The Bolo was published in 1927.
Writing Style
O. Henry is known for his realistic short stories, simple and engaging language, relatable characters, everyday situations, and surprising or ironic endings.
Title: The Bolo
Brief Summary:
The Bolo tells the story of two sisters, Clara and Sita, who are suffering from extreme poverty and hunger. Sita wants to sell their family's treasured bolo, a valuable heirloom, to buy food, but Clara refuses because it symbolizes their family's history and hopes to pass it on to her unborn child. When Sita secretly sells the bolo, a kind man named Oscar recognizes its true value and returns it to her, helping Sita realize that some things are more valuable than money.
Analysis
The influence of O. Henry is evident in The Bolo through its realistic portrayal of ordinary people, simple yet meaningful storytelling, and focus on everyday life. Like O. Henry, Loreto Paras-Sulit uses clear language and relatable characters to convey deeper themes about Filipino values, resilience, and human nature.
Hello!
so interesting!
This is the first time I've seen an informational page, you've inspired me!
This is so fun! It's so nice seeing a page for education!
everyday i learn something new that's so cool ^u^
Hello, everyone!!! I was only doing this for my class activity, I never know it would get this much attention hehehe tyyyy for the nice comments
this is so informative i luv it
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