Literary

NORTHROP FRYE, in his theory of Archetypes, mentions that there is a universal experience discernable in each season of the year. Summer, he said, was the start of romance: the celebration of marriage and the consummation of love. However, Palanca award-winning writer Rolando Tinio rebels on this idea. In the…

RON CAPINDING'S rap-musical “William” showcases the blend of Shakespearean literature and Philippine culture. The play introduces five junior high school students pondering on the questions, “Who is William Shakespeare?” and “Why are his writings considered important?” The students are stock characters, portraying stereotypical teenage high school students represented by a specific…