Written Analysis on

Representative Text
from the Region
Chavacano

Impartial fulfillment of the requirements in the

Submitted to:

Lent C. Cercado

By:

Jimenez, Frederick S.
Corpuz, Jhona Mae

Ramos,Denmar
Chavacano Group March 26,2023

I. Introduction

"Nuno sa Punso" tells the story of a girl named Lana who is receiving luxurious gifts from unknown admirer and
her desires that is rooted in material possession and greed. At the end of this short Chavacano story by Karl
Gaverza, It will tells us that dishonesty might help people to attain everything in their life in an easy and quick
manner but this kind of satisfaction and happiness never last longer.

II. Definition of Terms

A.Nuno sa punso-In Philippine mytholog, a creature like a dwarf called the nuno sa punso is believed to dwell
in an ants nest. It is characterized as a small elderly man with long beard and differs from a duwende or dwarf
of Filipino folkoore. Its name,which means literally "Ancestor/Grandparent dwelling in the anthill", is described
as having a long beard. The height and weight of a Nuno sa Punso are above 3 feet and 36 pounds.

B.Rooted-establish deepls and firmly

C.Dishonesty-Is the opposite of honesty, It's ethe act or practice of being intentionally deceptive or not fully
truthful in some way.

III. About the Author

Jean Karl Gaverza writes from the experiences he has lived in the Philippines. Ever since he was a child, he
has always been fascinated by cryptids and things that thrive in the night. Having graduated with a linguistics
degree from the University of the Philippines, he has since been using what he learned by conducting
independent research into the myths, legends, and folk stories of the people of the Philippine archipelago,
focusing on mythical creatures.

IV. Summary of the Story

Lana has been receiving gifts from the unknown. So she smiled when she heard the knock on her door and thought
what would she get this time. Maybe, a pearl or rubies again? Lana had never met her suitor but she knows it has a
kindred spirit. Lana's suitor has an expensive taste and in every box Lana's received, there would always be a poem
included that made Lana feel more special. The reason why was when Lana opened her door, she was excited to open
the box (it was heavier than the first one). She tore it open and saw piles of jewelry but a letter got her attention
because it says, "Meet me outside". Lana couldn't believe it and even felt her legs stuck on their floor but even if she
wasn't dressed well, she was still excited to go, finally meeting the man of her dreams. She even compared her moments
to one of the books where she would meet her suitor and be in love with one another. Lana was thinking of a great
future with her suitor. But as she ran outside and tripped to something, she heard a scream of someone behind her and
when she looked at it, Lana saw a small old man with a beard and as their eyes met each other, he said, "Hello, my love".

V. Historical Background

Karl Gaverza is a writer and independent researcher in the 21st century whose focus is Philippine folklore and
mythologies. He graduated with a linguistics degree from the University of the Philippines, and he has since been using
what he learned by conducting independent research into the myths, legends, folk stories, and short stories of the
people of the Philippine archipelago focusing on mythical creatures.

"Nuno sa Punso" is a Filipino folklore about a spirit known as "Nuno" who lives in a mound of earth called "punso." The
story has been retold by various authors and storytellers over the years, and Karl Gaverza is one of them.

The legend of the "Nuno sa Punso" has its roots in pre-colonial Philippine mythology. The word "nuno" means
"ancestor," and it is believed that these spirits are the guardians of the land and its inhabitants. They are often depicted
as small, old men with long beards, wearing red clothing and smoking a pipe.

According to the legend, if someone disturbs the nuno's punso, they will be cursed with various illnesses and
misfortunes. This is why many Filipinos believe in the superstition of not stepping on or disturbing ant hills or mounds of
earth, as they may be the home of a nuno.
In Karl Gaverza's retelling of the story, the protagonist is a young girl named Lana who has been receiving gifts from an
unknown person, which to her surprise was a "Nuno". This story portrayed Nunos differently compared to their usual
depiction. Overall, the legend of the "Nuno sa Punso" is a fascinating glimpse into Philippine folklore and mythology, and
it continues to be retold and enjoyed by Filipinos to this day.

VI. Analysis

"Nuno sa Punso" is a story that talks about how people can be easily deceived when shown by lavishness and
kindness. It also tells the reader not to trust someone too easily, that we sneed to be intuitive, smart, and logical in
making a decision. In the first part of the story, the main character who is Lana was introduced in such a way that it can
be seen how she's easily drawn into precious things, it's evident as she smiled when she received another set of gifts
from her secret admirer, which is mysteriously rich. As she opened the gift, she found another set of luxurious objects
and a statement telling her to meet her secret admirer outside. The fact that she didn't hesitate and actually rushed to
go see her secret admirer shows how clouded her judgement is by the gifts she received, and how can she be easily
influenced by materials. The way she also imagined a happy extravagant life can show a part of her character that what
she's really looking for is not love, but instead a doorway to a care-free and luxurious life she's been dreaming about. It's
not stated about Lana's reaction when she found out that her lover is a small man, but it can be assumed that he's
expecting for a much more different person since it's the ones she's been reading from the book. At the end, this story
tells us how easily it is for a person to lend her trust on someone when shown a good motive, but one must not forgot
that a lot of people are liars and a lot of people are deceitful, that's why it's important to be very hollistic and objective
to every decision and every step of our lives.

VII. Conclusion

A well-written literary work, this short Chavacano story by Karl Gaverza addresses an issue of how easily one can
be deceived by extravagant generosity and goodwill. It only goes to show that while having goals and aspirations is
acceptable, but becoming fixated with extravagance—especially if you don't put any effort into achieving it and simply
wait for it to happen—is not. The story also discusses trust. The story goes to inform us that whenever we are willing to
extend our trust when someone has a genuine motivation, we must never lose sight of how dishonest the world is. The
author is trying to show the reality of this world, where one must be cautious about who they can trust in order to avoid
being taken advantage of. The beginning of the story portrayed Lana as a greedy young woman who enjoyed a luxurious
way of life. The author then introduces the rising action by describing what Lana dreamed about his admirer, and
concludes the story at the climax by revealing the admirer. In order to tell the story, the author used imagery. The
narrative is suitable for readers aged 5 and up because it imparts a significant lesson that many people can benefit from.