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Visitation Of The Gods

Title: Visitation Of The Gods
Author: Gilda Cordero Fernando

 Author's Background: A writer and publisher from the Philippines. She was born in Manila, has a B.A. from St. Theresa's College-Manila, and an M.A. from the Ateneo de Manila University.

 Vocabulary:
Transom - the flat surface forming the stern of a boat.
assiduous - showing great care and perseverance.
tangible - perceptible by touch.
bureaucratic - relating to a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
denuded - strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets.
imperturbable - unable to be upset or excited; calm.
shawl - a piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or head or wrapped round a baby.
jowls - the lower part of a person's or animal's cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping.
gallantly - in a brave or heroic manner.
rigmarole - a lengthy and complicated procedure.
aplomb - self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.

 Characters: 
Ms. Noel - English Instructor.
Mr. Alava - Superindenment.
Mr. Sawit – new English Supervisor.
Mr.Olbes – Pugad Lawin’s principal.
Mrs. Olbes – wife of Mr. Olbes.
Mr. Buenaflor – Industrial Arts instructor.
Mr. de Dios – Physics instructor.
Mr. Baz – Nat’l Language instructor.
Ms. Santos – PE instructor .
Mr. del Rosario – Military Tactics .
Leon - student.

 Setting: Pugad Lawin School

 Exposition: Preparation of the whole school of Pugad Lawin for the arrival of the supervisors.

 Rising Action: Arrival of superintendent together with the other officials.

 Climax: It is when Mr. Sawit gave his role to Ms. Noel to be the next English Instructor.

 Falling Action: Ms. Noel She thinks that all those years, she have become a slave of the administration. And she thinks that Leon would become a lawyer someday.

 Ending: Mr. Buenaflor fetched a camera and they all posed for a souvenir photo Ms. Noel was late But she ran and take her place with pride and humility.

 Theme: The theme of the story is Determination there are people telling her to give up to get more salary but she didn't give she wants to teach her students and she wants the children to reach their dreams.

Symbolism: The symbolism of the story is the gods 

 Lesson: 

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