Revolution found wanting: A study of F. Sionil Jose's gagamba the spiderman
Date of Publication
2006
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in Literature
Subject Categories
Comparative Literature
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Literature
Thesis Adviser
Paz Verdades Santos
Defense Panel Member
David Jonathan Bayot
Oscar Salapco
Ma. Teresa Wright
Abstract/Summary
This paper is a study of F. Sionil Jose's novel Gagamba: the spiderman using the Marxist critical reading of E. San Juan, Jr. on Philippine society and culture. It aims to establish whether the novel promotes San Juan's idea of a national-democratic revolution in favor of the Filipino masses. Through the examination of characters and symbolisms, this paper exposes the novel's political and social implications. It concludes that the novel to articulate San Juan's ideas but fails to inspire radical change therefore it does not completely conform to San Juan's vision.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15438
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
iii, 42 leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Philippine literature--History and criticism
Recommended Citation
Torres, E. O. (2006). Revolution found wanting: A study of F. Sionil Jose's gagamba the spiderman. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2278
