random thoughts
Both stories reflected regretting something and the effect of the pressure of society. During the early times, women are expected to get married when they turn 20s. For them it is the right age to get married. These stories showed that regardless of the status of a woman, they all still have the same dilemma.
Love in the Cornhusks...
In this story, for such a long time, Tinang thought that he was abandoned by his lover, Amado. He didn't realized that he was really loved by him. When she realized this, it was too late. She already married someone and has a child.
I believe that, at first Tinang kinda regretted her decision for marrying her husband. If Tinang was given a chance, he would probably get back to Amado. But she has considerations for her decision, so she might as well continue her new life with her husband.
When she discovered what really happened to Amado, it served as a closure for the two of them. Because when Amado left, "hanging yung situation nila". So, i think it's ok na din na finally nalaman ni Tinang yung reason. Yun nga lang medyo, may "sayang" factor.
In reality, I think what Tinang did is just normal for girls. Minsan kasi may pagkasigurista din ang mga girls. Syempre inisip ni Tinang what will happen with her relationship with Amado, eh iniwan nga sya, and may another guy din naman na nanliligaw sa kanya. So might as well, piliin na kung san mas safe. Plus the fact na, right age for marriage si Tinang, maybe she's afraid that she will not be able to marry Amado, so she chose another guy that can marry her.
The corral...
In this story, Pilar is pressured by the society or even her father that she should already marry. Since she’s kind of “napaglipasan ng panahon”, the selection for her husband to be are limited. She can choose between Mr. Perfecto- the rich man but not that goodlooking and Gregorio- the poor one but handsome.
Even though her choice is limited or I should say she has no choice between these two person. She's still forced to choose between them. Due to the pressure that she should already get married. Being an old maid, is not consider as a choice during those times. Discrimination for old maid is really high during the early times. So women chose to get married with someone they love or not, it doesn't matter anymore.
In reality, we (women) are lucky enough that our generation doesn't have this kind of thinking. Women can freely do what they want. We can marry the guy we want, or even the woman we want, or not to get married at all.
Labels: litfili week 4, rivera-ford, tiempo
kaya sigura, nahirapan din si tinang magdecide nung time na bago nya pakasalan yng bagobo guy...
:)