[ACTIVITY 4.1.] LET US ANSWER!

Story Analysis

ELEMENTS OF
THE ANSWERS
STORY
• Alunsina - the Goddess of the eastern sky also known as Laun
Sina or "The Unmarried One" who chose to marry a mortal
man instead of unmarried gods.
• Kaptan - the King of the Gods who decreed to marry Alunsina.
• Datu Paubari - the mighty ruler of Halawod who Alunsina
chose to marry.
• Maklium-sa-t'wan - the god of plains who called the meeting
of the council of gods that planned to bring harm to the
newlyweds Alunsina and Paubari through destroying the
Halawod by flood.
• Suklang Malayon - the goddess and gurdian of happy homes
who warned her sister Alunsina and her husband about the
evil plot planned by the council of gods.
• Bungot Banwa - High priest who performed the rites of the
gods of mount Madya-as to ensure the good health of
Alunsina and Paubari's Children.
• Labaw Donggon - the eldest son of the triplet children of
Alunsina and Paubari who fought just to win his desired
Characters wives.
(Describe each) • Angoy Ginbitinan - the beautiful maiden and the first wife of
Labaw Donggon.
• Manalintad - the monster killed by Labaw Donggon as part of
Labaw Donggon's dowry.
• Abyang Durunuun - the sister of the Sumpoy and the second
wife of Labaw Donggon.
• Sumpoy - the lord of the underworld and whose beauty was
legendary
• Sikay Padalogdog - a giant with hundred arms who guards a
ridge to Tarambang Burok.
• Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata - the young bride of
Saragnayan, and the women that Labaw Donggon fought
against Saragnayan for.
• Saragnayan - the lord of darkness who fought against Labaw
Donggon because of Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata, and
the one who imprisoned Labaw Donggon beneath his house.
• Tulogmatian - the seaside fortress of Saragnayan
• Aso Mangga - the son of Angoy Ginbitinan and Labaw
Donggon
• Abyang Baranugon - the son of Abyang Durunuun and Labaw
Dongon who defeated Saragnayan along with Aso Mangga to
win their father's freedom.
• Humadapnon - the brother of Labaw Donggon who swore to
the gods of Madya-as that he would wreak revenge on all of
 Saragnayan’s kinsmen and followers.
• Buyong Matanayon- who was well known for his skill in
Swordsmanship and the one who saved Humadapnon from
Piganun.
• Piganun - the seductive sorceress who changed herself to a
beautiful maiden and captured the heart of Humadapnon.
• Datu Umbaw Pinaumbaw - the ruler of Pinilig Tubig whose
daughter became the wife of Humadapnon.
• Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan - the beatiful goddess of
greed who was the second wife of Humadapnon.
• Buyong Makabagting - the son of mighty Datu Balahidyong of
Paling Bukid who fought against Humadapnon for the hand of
Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan.
• Dumalaplap - the brother of Humadapnon and Labaw
donggon
• Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si Mahuyokhuyokon - the maiden
who became the wife of Dumalaplap.
• Dumasig - the most powerful wrestler in Madya-as.
• Balanakon - the two-headed monster who guarded a narrow
ridge leading to the place where the maiden Lubay-Lubyok
Hanginun si Mahuyokhuyokon lived.
• Uyutang - a bat-like monster with sharp poisonous claws who
confronted Dumalaplap upon approaching the gate of the
palace where the maiden lived.
Conflict The conflict of the story is the struggles of Labaw Donggon,
Humadapnon, and Dumalaplap in their adventure going to different
places just to win the heart of their desired wives. They encountered
and dueled many different people as well as different creatures
while achieving their goal which is to marry the beautiful goddesses
and maidens that they desire.
Rising Event The rising event of the story is when Labaw Donggon asked his
mother to prepare his magic cape, hat, belt, and Kampala or sword
because he was about to go to Handug where a beautiful maiden
names Angoy Ginbinitinan lived. This is the start of his journey going
to different places just to get the hands of his desired wives. Handug
was the first place he went to where he fought the monster
Manalintad and eventually married Angoy Ginbitinan. His second
journey was going to Tarambang Burok where he fought a giant with
hundred arms and was able to marry Abyang Durunuun and then
took her home. And his third journey was going to Gadlum where he
fought against Saragnayan in his desire to marry Saragnayan's young
bride.
Climax The climax of the story is when Labaw Donggon was prisoned
beneath Saragnayan's house. This is the time when Labaw Donggon
failed to win the heart of Saragnayan's young bride, Malitong Yawa
Sinagmaling Diwata, as he lost the battle against Saragnayan for the
sake of winning the young bride's heart.
Falling Action The falling action is the point of the story when the triplets Labaw
 Donggon, Humadapnon, and Dumalaplap win their battles against
different people and monsters. This is also the point of the story
where they succeeded to achieve their goal and the main reason for
their adventure, which is to marry the goddesses and maidens that
they desire.
Resolution The resolution of the story is when Datu Paubari was very happy
when his three sons finally went home ang they reunited. He
celebrated his sons' return by preparing a feast in their honor.
Theme The story's theme is about how true and faithful love become a
powerful weapon against various struggles that a person may
encounter. No trials will be difficult, for one can always maintain
their strength and will never give up all in the name of love. The
theme is also about the importance of family honour and in personal
courage and dignity. Giving our parents and elders respect while
obediently following their guidance will always result in good
outcomes and might as well lead us to success.
Tone The tone of the story is optimistic and powerful as it is an example of
an epic story. The story recounts the adventure of the demigods
Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon, and Dumalaplap, their heroic
encounters against different gods and monsters and their triumph
after every battles they went from. This gives us the tone of
hopefulness about the success of the triplets all throughout their
journey.
Point of View Third person omniscient is the point of view of this epic story as the
narrator seems to be all-seeing and all-knowing throughout the
story. There was no dialogue from the characters at all and the
narrator relates all the action of the work using third-person
pronouns such as “he”, “she”, and “they”.