ASSESSMENT I. Reflect on what you've read.
1. In the Philippines, Mats are the basic form of our now refined beds, what could be the cultural meaning of the object, Mats, in the story? In the story mats symbolizes
2. Imagine you're in the story of the Mats" by Francisco Arcellana, how can you describe the environment where Mr. Angeles and his family lives in? I think I can imagine the
3. Mr. Angeles made three more mats for his children who had passed. What could be the factors that influence this part of the story? The factors that influence the story is/are
4. What could be the lesson of the story, "The Mats" by Francisco Arcellana? I think the lesson/message of the story is
-the mats
-FRANCISCO ARCELLANA
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Answer:
1.Mats from Basey, Samar use tikog leaves which are dyed in strong colours to make beautiful, unique designs. Banig mats from Bukidnon are made from sodsod grass, a ribless reed endemic to the area.
2.The family itself and the struggles they had experienced. This mat is the family's very own personal diary. It shows how sentimental the Filipino culture is.
3.Angeles is giving his surprised gift to the whole family. And the siblings were very excited to get their gifts. And one by one, on the lighted area of the house, he gave the mats with distinguish names and symbolism on it.
4.a. Place:Nana Emilia's Houseb. Time: The time setting for the action is in the afternoon. This storyhappened somewhat between 1950's up to the present time.
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