A postmodern reading of Ninotchka Rosca's Twice blessed
Date
10-1997
Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts
College
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Jerry R. Yapo
Abstract
Twice Blessed, another achievement for Philippine literature. This is the only term to best describe the second novel of Ninotchka Rosca. The author has shown that even the most despised Philippine characters can be described in a reverent manner. Moreso, Rosca's novel exhibited a style with postmodern virtues. This thesis evaluates the characters, setting and style which are reflective of the tenets of post-modernism. It is an attempt to use post-modernism as a literary approach. Lastly, this study attempts to show that the novel is a true example of post-modernistic writing. A discussion of the history of postmodern literature, postmodern analysis, and other corollary minor approaches are presented. Also, four major characters, eight minor characters, plot and style have been chosen for analysis. Conceived as the fictional rise of the Marcos couple to power, the strength of Rosca's creations lies not only in her portrayal of characters but also in her style of writing. This greatly contributed to the mythopeia of the story where it was based upon. Also it is most evident in the fictionalization of power relations in the story. She did this by giving events which contributed to the imagery giving a rather sympathetic view of the past. It can also be seen that Rosca's characters are reflective of previous or even existing social realities of the Philippines. Through this, Ninotchka Rosca achieves her intent to serialize one of the most controversial couples of Philippine history, and at the same time giving us some insights and concerns of the feminist movement.
Language
English
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
Call Number
LG 993.5 1997 M3 C67
Recommended Citation
Cortes, Lee Owen P., "A postmodern reading of Ninotchka Rosca's Twice blessed" (1997). Undergraduate Theses. 6782.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/6782
Document Type
Thesis