SINIGANG: STORY REVIEW

" SERVANT GIRL" by  ESTRELLA D. ALFON     "Servant Girl" is written by Estrella D. Alfon in 1937.  This story falls under Contemporary Philippine Literature and since then,  it was one of the popular and ou tstanding 20th century Philippine stories.     This story revolves to Rosa, a servant, who is physically and verbally abused by her employer. The story is all about the slavery and abuse of higher societal class to lower ones. Apart from that, this is all about Rosa's adult infatuation - a delusional love.      By looking at the title, I first thought it was a normal servant story. However, it turned to be the other way around. I also thought of it having a more violent and poignant content, but it was lighter than I expected. Moreover, I found the 'love story' somewhat a twist, since I did not see that coming. This story was indeed unpredictable. Given that it was a work of a Filipino author, I was actually amazed and all.  ...

"SINIGANG"  by MARIE AUBREY J. VILLACERAN       " Sinigang" is a work of Philippine contemporary literature, a short story written in 2001. It narrates how Liza, dealt with the obstacle  along her way - his father having an extramarital affair with Sylvia which resulted to a son, her half-brother, Lem.      I personally pick this story because of its very Filipino title. Sinigang is a very popular dish here in the Philippines and I was so curious why it is entitled "Sinigang". My thoughts flow like this: Why is it entitled "Sinigang"? What does sinigang has to do with the story?  Is sinigang some sort of symbolism? As the story flows, my questions were answered and I just found myself loving the story. Moreover, I find the author witty for making such story flow in such as procedural manner. It was very effective and do the author deserves to be commended.      The setting of the story took place in the kitchen where Liza and ...