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Fable of the Sanitized Man Flexing His Power
As Best He Can by
Benjamin M. Pascual
"Obstreperous gnat!" he exclaimed,
Outraged that all his chemicals
Had not this quantum creature maimed.
How had his concoction turned false?
So when the wily miniscule
Made a filling station of his brow
He swung his broad palm -
And he, fool, gave himself the unworded blow.
QUESTIONS
1. What situation is presented in the first stanza?
2. Who is "he" who utters the remark in the opening line of the first stanza?
3. How is he reacting to the situation?
4. Who are in conflict in the second stanza?
5. What does the "he" do to resolve the conflict?
6. When do we say something is "sanitized"?
7. What is the closest meaning of the word "obstreperous" as it is being used in the fable?
8. What is metaphorically compared to a "filling station"? For whom does it serve as a filling station and
what does it provide?
9. How is the story presented? How is it structured?
10. Describe the language of the fable. Is it flowery, verbose, poetic, straightforward, simple, literal?
11-15. Unlike the earlier fables of pre-colonial times which usually contain sayings or proverbs for their
endings, the fable in this lesson does not have quotable maxim/s. Below are some Ilocano proverbs
that could go with the fable by Pascual. Choose one that suits the fable and explain why.
a. Look before you leap. c. Do not count your chicks before they are hatched.
b. Not all that glitters is gold. d. A wise man doesn’t set his foot on the ground, he
watches his next step.
16-20. What are the elements of poetry present in the poem?
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Sure, let's go through each question one by one.
What situation is presented in the first stanza?
The first stanza presents a man who is frustrated because his chemical efforts to eliminate a gnat have failed. Despite using chemicals to kill the gnat, it has survived and is now bothering him.
Who is "he" who utters the remark in the opening line of the first stanza?
"He" refers to the man who is trying to kill the gnat using chemicals.
How is he reacting to the situation?
He is outraged and frustrated because his chemical concoctions have not been effective in killing the gnat.
Who are in conflict in the second stanza?
The man and the gnat are in conflict. The gnat is described as wily and miniscule, using the man's brow as a landing spot, while the man tries to swat it away.
What does the "he" do to resolve the conflict?
He attempts to resolve the conflict by swinging his broad palm to swat the gnat, but instead ends up hitting himself.
When do we say something is "sanitized"?
We say something is "sanitized" when it has been cleaned or disinfected to remove germs, bacteria, or impurities.
What is the closest meaning of the word "obstreperous" as it is being used in the fable?
"Obstreperous" means noisy and difficult to control. In this context, it describes the gnat as being annoyingly persistent and troublesome.
What is metaphorically compared to a "filling station"? For whom does it serve as a filling station and what does it provide?
The man's brow is metaphorically compared to a "filling station" for the gnat, which uses it as a place to land and presumably to feed.
How is the story presented? How is it structured?
The story is presented in a poetic, fable-like manner. It is structured in two stanzas, with the first setting up the situation and the second depicting the man's reaction and the outcome.
Describe the language of the fable. Is it flowery, verbose, poetic, straightforward, simple, literal?
The language of the fable is poetic and somewhat descriptive, but it is not overly flowery or verbose. It uses metaphor and imagery to convey the story in a concise manner.
Explanation:
Sure, let's go through each question one by one.
What situation is presented in
Fable of the Sanitized Man Flexing His Power As Best He Can
[tex] \normalsize \bold{Written \: by \: Benjamin \: M. \: Pascual}[/tex]
Questions and Answers
1. What situation is presented in the first stanza?
- The situation in the first stanza involves a man who is frustrated because his chemical concoction failed to kill a gnat.
2. Who is "he" who utters the remark in the opening line of the first stanza?
- "He" refers to the man who is frustrated by the gnat and his failed chemical concoction.
3. How is he reacting to the situation?
- He is outraged and exclaims in frustration when his chemicals do not work on the gnat.
4. Who are in conflict in the second stanza?
- The conflict is between the man and the gnat, which continues to bother him despite his efforts to kill it.
5. What does the "he" do to resolve the conflict?
- The man tries to resolve the conflict by swatting the gnat with his palm but ends up hitting himself instead.
6. When do we say something is "sanitized"?
- Something is "sanitized" when it is cleaned or disinfected to remove germs or contaminants.
7. What is the closest meaning of the word "obstreperous" as it is being used in the fable?
- "Obstreperous" means noisy and difficult to control. In the fable, it describes the gnat as troublesome and uncontrollable.
8. What is metaphorically compared to a "filling station"? For whom does it serve as a filling station and what does it provide?
- The man's brow is metaphorically compared to a "filling station" for the gnat. It serves as a place for the gnat to feed on his blood.
9. How is the story presented? How is it structured?
- The story is presented as a short narrative in verse form, structured as a fable with a moral lesson embedded in the events.
10. Describe the language of the fable. Is it flowery, verbose, poetic, straightforward, simple, literal?
- The language of the fable is poetic and somewhat straightforward. It uses metaphor and vivid imagery but remains concise and clear.
11-15. Choose an Ilocano proverb that suits the fable and explain why.
- D. A wise man doesn’t set his foot on the ground, he watches his next step.
- This proverb suits the fable because it reflects the idea that one should think carefully and act wisely. The man's impulsive action to swat the gnat without thinking resulted in him hitting himself, demonstrating the need for forethought and wisdom in actions.
16-20. What are the elements of poetry present in the poem?
- Imagery. The fable uses vivid descriptions, such as "obstreperous gnat" and "filling station of his brow," to create mental pictures.
- Metaphor. The comparison of the man's brow to a filling station.
- Irony. The man's attempt to kill the gnat ends with him hitting himself, which is an unexpected outcome.
- Personification. The gnat is given human-like attributes, such as being wily and obstreperous.
- Rhyme and Rhythm. The fable has a rhythmic quality and uses rhyme to enhance its poetic form.
These elements contribute to the fable’s engaging and instructive nature.
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