NAME: Justin Fred P. Mapula.
GRADE & SECTION: Grade 11 ICT-ICT-Carisma
SUBJECT: 21st Century Literature of the World. QUARTER AND MODULE: Quarter 4, Module 1.1
What I Know
1. B 6. A 11. A
2. B 7. C 12. B
3. A 8. A 13. C
4. B 9. A 14. D
5. B 10. B 15. C
Activity 3: The Cradle of Humankind!
It is a literature of Africa, may be oral or It usually contains themes such as human spirit,
written, and consist of Afro-Asiatic and African and desire for freedom and commitment.
languages. Since Europeans colonize the Furthermore, its continents usually portray the
African continent long time ago, some works heroes of communities that aims to maintain
were written with the use of European traditions and cultures, entertain and educate
language. The experience the new generation
From colonization and post conloni-
zation shape the literatures made.
“Things Fall Apart”, “A
Dance of the Forests”, “This
Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka,
Earth, My Brother”, “Weep
Kofi Awoonor, Ngungi wa
Not, Child”, ““The
Thiong’o, Okot p’ Bitek, Nadine
Conservationist”, “Les dieux
Gordimer, Jacques
malgaches”, “Down Second
Rabemananjara, Es’kia Mphahlele
Avenue”, and “Chaka”
and Thomas Mofolo
ACTIVITY #6 : Differences!
What over –generalized belief about Afghans and Muslims do we find in The society? Do you think these
Stereotypes are true or false?
The terrorist group known as Taliban instilled a pretty negative image of Muslims as a whole. To look at the
“bigger” picture, we must first explore what society thinks of Afghans, which were heavily influenced by Taliban.
When we think of Afghans, we usually think that males there are more dominant than women when it comes to
everything, even with rights such as the right to work in corporate world and access to education. Furthermore, we
also think that Afghans, especially women are unfashionable and pitiful considering that they seemed to be forced to
wear veils that covers their entire body, including their eyes with the help of a mesh. Lastly, as Taliban identify
themselves as Afghans, we might also think that Afghans have a blood of terrorist. All of this image of Afghans are
sadly generalized by society affecting the image of Muslims and other Islamic states, especially when 9-11 disaster in
America occurred which was caused by the same terrorist group. But fortunately, these negative impressions are just
stereotypes and can be proven with confidence. The first stereotype isn’t true nowadays considering that Muslim
woman are now able to do what there counterparts can do, such as equal access to education and work in offices.
The second stereotype isn’t right either because there are a lot more types of Islamic veils that enables ladies to be
fashionable like Hijab for example. Lastly, the last stereotype isn’t at all ever since Islam was established as a religion.
This is because there doctrine teach them to peace to the world, just like what Christian doctrine taught us.
Questions to answer:
1. How would you describe a burqa?
Answer- A burqa for me is a Islamic veil that the women’s entire body, including the eyes. This is done
through a mesh cut out were she can see the world with no peripheral vision as consequence. In addition,
the hem is intentionally long to the point that it touches the ground, making it hard for a women to walk.
2. Would you ever want to wear one? Why or why not?
Answer- Yes, because it is beneficial for me as a person having social issues. Through this Burqa, I will be able
to cover up my face, making it hard for my past friend to recognize me and then chat about the
embarrassing things I’ve done throughout the years.
3. What do you think a burqa symbolizes?
Answer: I think a burqa symbolizes how sacred a women’s body is to Islam doctrine. It also signifies how
Muslims devalue adultery towards women.
4. What does the burqa reveal about Afghan and/or Muslim Society?
Answer: Burqa reveals that Afghan and/or Muslim society values women like possessions and not as
humans. Burqa also shows how men in this society dominate women .
5. What were your expectations of the story, considering that it was set in Afghanistan? Did it go against
your expectations? In what instance did Mariam feel glad she had a burqa on? Why did she feel this way?
Answer: As the story was said to be set in Afghanistan, I thought that it would feature war and a lot of
suffering as consequence of that war. But I was wrong because instead of oppression of freedom, I
witnessed freedom at its best and a peaceful nation. Throughout the story, only one instance where she
actually great for wearing a burqa. This happened when she was inside the restaurant, where she glad for
wearing a Burqa because she felt comfortable observing the flow of the world around her without worrying
of strangers invading her privacy.
6. Why does Mariam compare herself to other women?
Answer: Mariam compares herself to other women because they were given more freedom to dress, look
and do the way they want.
7. What do you feel towards Mariam? Explain your answer.
Answer: For me, I don’t relate to her comparison because I believe that we all are different, so we should
remain still on our own shoes and be proud of who we are.
8. How would you describe Mariam’s relationship with Rasheed? What can you predict about their
relationship in the future?
Answer: I would describe their relationship as close enough that Mariam would be comfortable in her side.
But Rasheed is very strict with following traditions, even though her daughter isn’t comfortable with wearing
Burqa. By this, I predict that their relationship in the future could be loving at first sight, but digging deeper
will reveal how much control one side of the relationship has.
9. Why is it important to show in the story that there are also modern women in Afghanistan?
Answer: It is important for the story to portray the existence of modern women in Afghanistan because it
will educate the society that women in Afghanistan are not stuck to the past and are ignorant towards the
oppression of men towards them.
Has a literature that is Filled with the human spirit, desiring for freedom and contentment. African literature
Consists of oral tradition and written literature ranging from local languages brought by the Colonizers
(English, Portuguese, and French). The experiences of the colonization and post-Colonization shape the
African literature.
It is literature of Africa, may be oral or written, and consist of Afro-Asiatic and African languages. Since
Europeans colonize the African continent long time ago, some works were written with the use of European
language. Its continents usually portray the heroes of communities that aims to maintain traditions and
cultures, entertain and educate the new generation.
