INTERTEXTUALITY

• Intertextuality


  The relationship between texts where one text references or draws upon another, creating layers of meaning
• Intertextuality as a technique

  It connects contemporary place with traditional stories, folklore, historical events, and even international works, enriching cultural narratives.
• Key features of intertextuality

  1. References to other texts
  2. Enhances themes
  3. Creates layers of interpretation
• References to other texts


  Quotations, allusions, or characters and themes from other works
• Enhances themes


  Deepens the play's themes by connecting them to other well-known works
• Creates layers of interpretation


  Allows the audience to view the play through multiple lenses, enriching their experience
• Why use intertextuality in Philippine drama?

  1. Expands cultural identity
  2. Enhances engagement
  3. Promotes reflection
• Expands cultural identity

  Links contemporary filipino experiences with historical and traditional narratives
• Enhances engagement

  Combines modernity with tradition, creating a multi-layered experience
• Promotes reflection

  Engages the audience with familiar stories and myths, leading to deeper reflections on current issues