sina-unang century

• Yosuke Tanaka


  A poet born in Tokyo, Japan in 1969 who made his debut in the prestigious literary magazine Eureka at the age of 19
• Yosuke Tanaka


  • Well known poet in Japan who published two poetry books, A Day When the Mountains are Visible in 1999 and Sweet Ultramarine Dreams in 2008
  • His poems are rich in stylistic diversity and unique in his sense of humour, sensitivity to nature and awareness of the legacy of the Japanese literary tradition
  • Emerged as the new poetic sensitivity in Japan and is sure to remain one of the most important figures in 21st-century Japanese poetry
• A DAY WHEN THE MOUNTAINS ARE VISIBLE
• The message of the poem revolves around the importance of kindness, clarity of heart, and connection with nature. It emphasizes the idea that being nice to others and having a clear heart can bring joy and fulfillment to life. The poem suggests that by appreciating nature, being kind to people, and maintaining a positive outlook, one can overcome internal struggles and find peace amidst life's challenges. Additionally, it highlights the significance of selflessness, humility, and the power of nature in guiding individuals towards a more harmonious existence.
• Yosuke Tanaka


  The author of the poem
• Omotenashi


  Japan's tradition of selfless hospitality
• Tale of the Genji

  The masterpiece of Japanese literature written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early eleventh century
• Yosuke Tanaka was born in 1969
• Sweet Ultramarine Dreams


  Another poetry book published by Yosuke Tanaka in 2008
• Asian Culture


  • Kindness; being nice to people. An example is the world's most polite country, Japan's tradition of selfless hospitality known as omotenashi. Literally translating to "spirit of service"
• Representative text and author from North America

  forgetfulness, Billy Collins
• North America


  A mainland or continent totally inside the North Hemisphere and practically all inside the Western Hemisphere. It is the third biggest landmass by region‚ following Asia and Africa‚ and the fourth by populace after Asia‚ Africa‚ and Europe. It incorporates Canada‚ Greenland‚ and the Islands of the Carribean District.
• Billy Collins


  An American poet who served as the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003.
• Billy Collins


  • Born on March 22, 1941 in New York, New York
  • Famous for conversational, witty poems that welcome readers with humor but often slip into quirky, tender, or profound observation on the everyday, reading and writing, and poetry itself
  • Some of his notable works are: The Apple That Astonished Paris, Questions About Angels, The Art of Drowning
• Forgetfulness


  A 23-line, eight-stanza free-verse poem by former Poet Laureate of the United States, Billy Collins. Originally published in the January 1990 edition of Poetry magazine, the poem later appeared in his fourth collection, Questions About Angels, in 1991.
• Billy Collins depicts the state of forgetting things in this poem. It primarily is about forgetting what you've read, about forgetting your library. Collins believes it starts by forgetting the little things, then later the bigger and more important things.
• We often forget things while we're younger. As we age, we lose sight of faces, names, and other significant details. It demonstrates the effects of aging on the brain. The various components that make up our brain have the ability to trick the body. The more we age, the more memory loss we experience.
• We lose something when we take in information since our brains are capable of storing so much.
• The poem ends with the lines "No wonder the moon in the window seems to have drifted/ out of a love poem that you used to know by heart." (lines 23–24). Collins intentionally writes the poem's ending this way to give the impression that the speaker is trailing off, which also gives the impression that they have forgotten what they had meant to say and this contributes to all of the things that they have forgotten.
• The poem may also convey the idea that nothing lasts forever. This is due to the fact that the poem discusses how people lose memories, information, or abilities that they used to have since forgotten because memory loss is a natural part of aging. Since the poem explains the speaker's mental or memory vulnerability, it is also possible to interpret this as implying that all people have weaknesses.
• Billy Collins' "Forgetfulness" delves deeply into memory, loss, and the passing of time. Collins invites readers to consider the uncertain nature of memory and the vulnerability of human existence through compelling words and captivating pictures. This poem serves as a reminder to embrace each moment and cherish our memories while they last.
• Fermina Daza


  One of the central characters, depicted as a strong-willed, independent woman
• Florentino Ariza


  The main protagonist of the novel, deeply in love with Fermina Daza
• Dr. Juvenal Urbino


  Fermina's husband, a respected doctor in the community
• Tránsito Ariza


  Florentino's mother, who supports her son's romantic endeavors throughout the novel
• Lorenzo Daza


  Fermina's father, a wealthy merchant who is protective of his daughter
• Leona Cassiani


  One of Florentino's many lovers over the years
• Cowrie


  Made of shell and was used as an accessory to the Americans. It is also used in rituals and in religious beliefs. In the story, the cowries are valued as money.
• Ekwe


  Their traditional small wooden drum with different designs.
• Egwugwu


  High-ranking members of the village, who dress in masks and are filled with the spirits of the ancestors.
• Ogene


  A gong or a big metal bell that was created by the Igbo in Nigeria.
• Igbo (formerly known as Ibo)


  A tribe found in Southeastern Nigeria. Most of them are farmers.
• Kola nut


  The fruit of the kola tree.
• Okonkwo


  The protagonist of the novel, a proud and ambitious Igbo man who struggles to maintain his status and uphold traditional values in the face of colonial influence.
• Nwoye


  Okonkwo's eldest son, who eventually converts to Christianity, causing a rift between him and his father.
• Ikemefuna


  A boy from a neighboring village who is given to Okonkwo's village as a sacrifice.
• Ezinma


  Okonkwo's favorite daughter, who is intelligent and strong-willed.
• Ekwefi


  Okonkwo's second wife and Ezinma's mother. She is known for her determination and love for her daughter.
• Unoka


  Okonkwo's father, who is considered a failure in the eyes of his son due to his laziness and lack of success.
• Obierika


  Okonkwo's close friend who serves as a foil to Okonkwo's character.