1896 by Aurelio S. Alvero
1896 (Cry For Freedom)
by Aurelio S. Alvero
Alvero's poem has been used for performances in schools such as speech choirs and has been itnerpreted in manycreative ways but the most obvious was the theme for freedom.
He celebrates the freedom and the well-known 1896 Katipunan revolution against Spanish Authorities who were governing in the Philippines who were led by Andres Bonifacio.
Although his poem talks about revolution against these governement authorities, there is no specific political or ethical content. He lists down groups of naives such as labourers who shout "FREEDOM". This phrase has been repeated over a couple of times, giving more impact to the readers.
Alvero's true intention of this poem was (probably) suggesting that the Katipunan party enoyed the universal and uncritical support from the Filipinos.
The revolution that was based in the poem has historically changed the Philippines from being a de jure Spanish dependency to a de facto American colony.
The message depicts that the 1896 revolution was a huge goal even though the amount of freedom Philippines got from it was nothing more than a change of colonial master (however, it was considered as an achievement beause it commanded universal popular support).
Athough one of the reasons why this poem was known very well is because of how it is sentimental and historically dishonest: these two virtues have helped its populairty and forces favouring control in the Republic ever since.
Literary theory used: Historical and Biographical criticism
by Aurelio S. Alvero
Alvero's poem has been used for performances in schools such as speech choirs and has been itnerpreted in manycreative ways but the most obvious was the theme for freedom.
He celebrates the freedom and the well-known 1896 Katipunan revolution against Spanish Authorities who were governing in the Philippines who were led by Andres Bonifacio.
Although his poem talks about revolution against these governement authorities, there is no specific political or ethical content. He lists down groups of naives such as labourers who shout "FREEDOM". This phrase has been repeated over a couple of times, giving more impact to the readers.
Alvero's true intention of this poem was (probably) suggesting that the Katipunan party enoyed the universal and uncritical support from the Filipinos.
The revolution that was based in the poem has historically changed the Philippines from being a de jure Spanish dependency to a de facto American colony.
The message depicts that the 1896 revolution was a huge goal even though the amount of freedom Philippines got from it was nothing more than a change of colonial master (however, it was considered as an achievement beause it commanded universal popular support).
Athough one of the reasons why this poem was known very well is because of how it is sentimental and historically dishonest: these two virtues have helped its populairty and forces favouring control in the Republic ever since.
Literary theory used: Historical and Biographical criticism
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