Interview with the barfly talking with Jose Y. Dalisay, Jr.

Date of Publication

1996

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in Literature

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Literature

Abstract/Summary

This thesis concerns the thematic concerns of Jose Y. Dalisay, Jr., as manifested in his book Penmanship and Other Stories. The study in particular why Dalisay gives prominent attention to the themes of defeat and loss in his fiction, and how that would help the reader better understand his stories. An interview was conducted with the author regarding these matters: According to him his stories of failure reflect his outlook that people sometimes just suffer defeat no matter what they do but despite such a view he also believes that his characters learn more of themselves as a result of their frustrations, in some cases improving themselves despite their setbacks. This sentiment extends to his readers, whom he hopes his fiction will reach out to in some manner, particularly in breaking through the indifference that is so prevalent in modern times, as shown in what happens to some of the protagonists in his stories.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU07509

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

131 leaves

Keywords

Authors; Filipino; Dalisay; Jose Y--Interviews; Short stories; Philippine

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