CRITIQUE

PHILIPPINE LITERATURE

SUBMITTED TO:
Mrs. Arlyn Abeto

SUBMITTED BY:
Renchie T. Gonzales
BSIT 2-1
INTRODUCTION

􀂃 Author’s name : Lualhati Bautista

􀂃 Book/Article title and source: Bata.. Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?

􀂃 Author’s thesis statement:

-As the mother of two children born of different fathers, Leah will face
how the stereotypes of women are still being upheld by Patriarchal
Philippine Society.

􀂃 Does the author’s use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader
to the same conclusion?
-Yes, as the story flow the reader also see how the society stereotype
women. The ending was already expected.

􀂃 Did the author build a logical argument?

-Yes, it does build a logical argument, because sometimes the reader
is confuse what will happen next.

􀂃 Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument?

-The counter argument is the issue that is present in the plot. Raises
question about the ability of a single parent raising children, the
“ideal” family structure, and the sexuality of women.

SUMMARY

􀂃 Author’s purpose and main points/evidence cited that are used for back
up.
-The author’s purpose and main points cited that are used to backup
is to see how the society view women, and how a mother executes
this role through modern-day concepts of parenthood.

􀂃 Are the article and the evidence still valid or are they outdated, leading to
an invalid conclusion?
-The article and evidences are still valid today because even though
we are living in a modern era and our country is now implementing
laws about women’s right there are still blocks in the following area of
human endeavor; work, family life, and social opportunities that are
still manifested up until today.
􀂃 Was the author successful in making his/her point?

- Yes the author successfully making his point because the novel give
ideas what is happening not only in the past but also in this modern
era.

REVIEW & EVALUATE

􀂃 What are the credentials/areas of expertise of the author?

- The credentials/areas of expertise of the author are novelist,and
screenwriter.

􀂃 Did the author use appropriate methods to gather the evidence?

-The author use appropriate methods to gather the evidence because
it was really happened in the past and up until now.

􀂃 Was the evidence used by the author accurate?

-Yes, because the evidences are realistic.

􀂃 Does the author’s use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader
to the same conclusion?
-Yes, the reader easily determined the conclusion because of the
evidence used by the author.

􀂃 Did the author build a logical argument?

-Yes the author builds a logical argument, not only to herself but to
her story as well. She concluded some things that may happened in
the story.
Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument?

􀂃 Are the article and the evidence still valid or are they outdated, leading to
an invalid conclusion?
-The article and evidences are still valid today, because there are still
areas in human endeavor that stereotype women.

􀂃 Was the author successful in making his/her point

- Yes the author successfully making his point because the novel gave
ideas what is happening in the real world. Before, women were
stereotyped as females who are to stay in houses to do chores, take
care of children and their husbands. This novel proves that women
can also rule the world, fight for their rights and do what man can do.

CONCLUSION

􀂃Stating whether you agree with the author.

- I agree with the author, because his work serves as an eye opener to
the reader what is really happening in our society. The gender
inequality where women are stereotype as fragile, weak, and
vulnerable which is not true after all.

􀂃 Back-up your decisions by stating your reasons.

-The novel reflects the ugly truths and harsh realities of our society.
The wandering eyes of hypocrite people, the gender-biased
community, double standard morality that is manifested by our
society until now.
􀂃 Give a general opinion of the work.

- The book talks about the role of women in the society where males
are considered the dominant ones. Before Filipinas role was to stay in
the house, obey their husbands, do chores, guide their children, and
just be a mother and a wife. Women should only do house
responsibilities and must not get involved in different political and
livelihood matters. However, this changed as time passes by.
Nowadays, women are able to participate in different areas or sectors
of the society, whether it may be in the political aspect. They give
females now the opportunity to prove themselves, show what they
can do and not just contain their selves in the four corners of the
room. Females, in today’s society, have given space and voice that
before only man can have. Lualhati Bautista wanted to show and
revealed this matter to the audience. How society change their
perceptions and treatment towards women.