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ANALYSIS
The pictures in the puzzle are all related to our report which is The Summer Solstice
filmed in the Philippines. The story narrates a ritual performed by women dancing
around a Balete tree. The word solstice is derived from the Latin sol (sun)
and sistere (to stand still), because at the solstices, the Sun stands still
in declination; that is, the seasonal movement of the Sun's path (as seen
from Earth) comes to a stop before reversing direction. The summer solstice is pro
women story. A tale of triumphant women.

ABSTRACT
Summer solstice by: Nick Joaquin
Author name: Nicomedes Marquez Joaquin Aka: Quijano de Manila
Born: May 4, 1917 ( Paco manila on Calle Herran)
Died: April 29, 2004 (San Juan Metro Manila)
Parents: Atty. Leocadio Y. Joaquin (colonel of the [Philippine revolution) and Salome
Marquez (school teacher)
Educational Background: elementary: Mapa High school in Intramuros
Secondary: Mapa High school in Intramuros (up to 3 rd year)
College: St. Albert College in Hong Kong
Early Education; at age 17, Joacquin had his first piece published, in the literary
section of the pre- World War II tribune, where he worked as a proofreader. It was
accepted by the writer and editor Serafin Lanot. After joacquin won a nationwide
essay competition to honor LA Naval de Manila, sponsored by the Dominican Order,
the University of Sto. Tomas awarded him an honorary Associate in arts (A.A). They
also awarded him a scholarship to St. Alberts Convent. The Dominican monastery in
Hong Kong
Career: after returning to Philippines, joacquin joined the Philippines free press,
starting as a proofreader. Soon he attracted notice for his poems, stories and plays,
as well as his journalism under the pen name Quijano de Manila. His journalism was
both intellectual and provocative, an unknown genre in the Philippines at that time,
and he raised the level of reportage in the country. Joacquin represented the
Philippines at the international PEN congress in Tokyo in 1975, and was appointed as
a member of the motion pictures commission under President Diosdado Macapagal
and Ferdinand E. Marcos. After being honored as national artist. Joacquin used his
position to work for intellectual freedom in society.
Characters: Donya Lupeng Moreta- long married woman with 3 little children
Don Paeng Moreta- the highly moral husband of donya lupeng
Guido- Young cousin to the moretas who studied in Spain.
Amada- the family cook and Entoys wife
Entoy- the family driver
Summary: Summer solstice also known as "Tatarin" or "Tadtarin" it is a short
story written by Filipino National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin. In addition to
being regarded as one of Joaquin's most acclaimed literary works, the tale is
considered to be controversial. The story narrates a ritual performed by women to
invoke the gods to grant the blessing of fertility by dancing around a Balete tree
that was already a century old. Joaquin later turned this short story into a play
entitled Tatarin: A Witches' Sabbath in Three Acts, on which a film adaptation
has been based. The summer solstice is made represented a stereotypical notions
of masculinity and femininity.The difference between genders,and the hierarchy that
bound the two sexes.The summer solstice is pro-women story. A tale of triumphant
women. Because of Don Paeng's submission to Donya Lupeng and the portrayal of
women's reproductive role that made them rulers of men.
the tatarin, or otherwise known as Tadtarin, was a three day festival that celebrated
a ritual of fertility. This was done only by women. Many men frowned upon the
extravagant dances and plays surrounding the ritual. Summer solstice is set during
the three days of the St. Johns festival. Lupeng a Filipino women who feels closed to
her womanhood, is married to Paeng, who is no doubt loyal to her. They have three
small boys and live a somewhat wealthy life as they have carriage driver named
entoy and a maid and cook named Amada. Guido is a cousin of paeng who comes
back to the Philippines after studying in Europe. The story starts when the family is
enjoying the days of the St. Johns festival until Guido makes suggestive comments
to Lupeng, and even bending down to kiss her feet. This make her leave abruptly
and have a discussion with her husband the coming night. Lupeng secretly found
herself intrigued by the attention of Guido: she felt that he was correct in saying
that woman should be ravished and men should adore them. This causes her to
participate in the last night of the festival, which is the tatarin ritual. Paeng goes
with her and tries to drag her back once the dancing begun, but
she runs from him to the women. He tries to take her back but the women in the
crowds beat him out leaving him helpless. As the two return home, paeng says he
must whip his face because he loves her and feels that she needs to be put in her
place. To this she shouts and says she wants to be adored, not respected and orders
him to kiss her feet.
Setting: the story take place in the 1850s, women were repressed and felt shut in.
Lupeng may seem to be happy in her routine life, but she also feels angry. You can
notice this when she states to the children hush, hush! I implore you, now look:
your father has a headache, and so have I. so be quiet this instant or no one goes to
grandfather
Conflict: the stereotypes of masculinity and feminine traits run rampant in the
story. Women are supposed to look after their husbands and children while the
husbands work and wait their supper. Not only is this seen in the story but in daily
life as well, which makes the story shocking to readers since it is about women
wanting to be free. Lupeng shatters the concept of the suppressed women when
she gains control of her husband, who kisses her feet at the end of story. This make
it seem as though the internal conflict was that women are the ones who want to be
the rulers of men, as seen in the tatarin festival.The summer solstice was classed as
controversial because of the mix of pagan ritual and Christian rites of passage.
Theme: St Johns and tatarin festivals-the St. John festival is about men and their
fertility, which seems quite vulgar to lupeng and makes her start to realize how she
wishes women could be seen in the same way. The tatarin festival is the exact
opposite, showing women as leaders of fertility since they carry children. This
festival is the last trigger to make lupeng feel as though she is stronger than a man
and deserves adoration.
Symbolism: when lupeng rushes to find her cook, amada, she sees her in the
compromising position on the bed which makes lupeng blush and feel restrained
about her own sexuality
Guidos speech- when paengs cousin guido retutns from Europe, he tells lupeng of
his travels. He also says I remember that you are a woman, yes. A beautiful
woman. And why not? Did you turn into some deadful monster when you married?
Did you stop being a woman? Did you stop being beautiful then why should my eyes
not tell you what you are- just because you are a married.

Application
1. Who is the author of summer solstice? Nick joaquin
2.3. What is the Latin words of solstice? Sol and sistere
4. It is a three day festival that celebrated a ritual of fertility. This was done only
by women. Tatarin or tadtarin
5-6. Give the 2 festivals given in the story. St. john and tatarin festival
7. The highly moral husband of donya lupeng. Don Paeng
8. He is the cousin of Don Paeng. Guido
9. What is the title of the story? The summer solstice
10. Pen name used by Nick Joaquin. Quijano de manila

Summer Solstice
By Nick Joaquin
(Philippines)
Submitted by:
Angelica Carreon
Meaca May Punzalan
Ronalyn Tolentino
Submitted to:
Mr. Jake Sampang