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The Boy Named Crow: A Critical Analysis

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The Boy Named Crow (An excerpt from the novel Kafka on the Shore) by Haruki Murakami             "The Boy Named Crow" is an excerpt and prologue of sorts from the novel Kafka on the Shore by the Japanese author Haruki Murakami. It was published in the year 2002, with an English translation released later in 2005 which was named one of "The 10 Best Books of 2005" from The New York Times. The story centers around a 15-year-old boy named Kafka that plans to run away from his father, and the boy named Crow who gives him advice about being tough and to think wisely to survive out there alone. The themes of isolation and surrealism can be observed in the story. The purpose of the story is to entertain the readers with its interesting plot and scenes that dwell on reality versus fantasy.           Although this excerpt was short, it was able to catch my interest because of the themes in the story and the way it was written. I can say that even from this
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Dead Stars Review

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Dead Stars Review “Dead Stars” is a story about forbidden love that was written by Paz Benitez Marquez. It tackles not only about love but the various things that come with it and the dilemmas or struggles that inevitably accompany this feeling. From what I noticed when reading this story was that it had a lot, and I mean a lot of descriptions. Not only about the characters but also of the setting. The descriptions of the scenery and the environment that is within the story was quite detailed and specific which really helped when trying to picture a scene in your head. Such deep and articulate words were used, which is also what made it quite long for a “short story”. But I enjoyed that characteristic because it really made the story come alive. T he dialogues and the rather charismatic exchanges between Alfredo and Julia are some of my favorite parts because of the soft and lighthearted banter between two people. You can see how much they enjoy talking to each other , alth
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Fray Botod Review

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Fray Botod Review The character sketch entitled “Fray Botod” is a satire piece written by Graciano Lopez Jaena, who is a well-known journalist and revolutionary. With this work of his, it can be observed and understood even by the newer generations why Jaena was given this title because of how he rebelled against the Spaniards and showed how he had no fear writing this even during the time of their rule.                     The title “Fray Botod”, which is the nickname given to the Friar, actually means”big-bellied friar”. I find it humorous how Jaena used this name to ridicule the priest based on his appearance (which was compared to a pig) and his attitude. It truly encapsulates his greediness, gluttony, lust, and abusive ways. It is told how Fray Botod used and took advantage of his position to pursue everything from drunkenness and gluttony to exploitative relationships with young girls. Not only that, but he neglects his parish duties, does gambling, punishes college
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Riddles

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Riddles Kay gandang pagmasdan, sadyang ‘di maiwan, pagkat saan man magpunta'y ako'y sinusundan -  Buwan Dahil sayo'y naabot ko, Ang langit at lupa, nagtatagpo -  Hagdan Ako ay ikaw, ikaw ay ako napapangiti, pag ang mata'y magtatagpo -  Repleksiyon
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Dalit and Tanaga

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Dream Dalit Pangarap ay abot-tanaw Daa’y magsisilbing ilaw Pag-asa’y muling lilitaw Tila pagsikat ng araw  Makakamit ang tagumpay Patuloy ang pagsisikap Lagpasan anomang hirap Bubuo sa mga tala  Kay gandang kinabukasan Iyo’y ating makakamtan  Magsama’t maghawak kamay Liwanag ng bawat isa Star-crossed Lovers Tanaga   Nais kang makilala Sinulat sa tadhana Ngiting kay gandang likha ‘Sing liwanag ng tala Nais kong manatili Malapit sa ‘yong ngiti Maingat na inukit ‘Sang litratong ginuhit Kailan masisilayan Kailan pagtatagpuin Ibabato sa buwan Ang aking panalangin Malayo man ang agwat Ang mata’y magtatapat Bulong ng kalawakan Na ika’y mahahagkan
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Space

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“I know there is a terrible distance between us. But our bodies are made of stardust, and we are hurtling through space and time, toward the most beautiful collision.”   ―  Lang Leav,  The Universe of Us
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I hate it

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I hate it, I hate the way you're always right. I hate it when you lie. I hate it when you make me laugh, even worse when you make me cry. I hate it when you're not around, and the fact that you didn't call. But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.  ~  Katarina Stratford  (10 Things I Hate About You)
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