The alpha female: Speech and thought presentation of the contemporary Filipino woman in Magnificence

Maria Cecilia Jhadziah Diva

Volume 2 Issue 4, December 2022

Abstract

This paper sought to unravel the contemporary views on Filipino woman through speech and though presentation using Magnificence written by Estrella Alfon. Speech and thought presentation is primarily concerned as to how a writer reveals the speech and thought of their characters as they interact with other characters in the literary work. As literature remains a reflection of the society, speech and thought presentation gave way to the perception of how a Filipino woman is now seen in the society. The analysis revealed the following views: an unconventional woman as a mother; an equal partner; and a ‘magnificent’ and headstrong woman. As these contemporary views on Filipino were explored, an acceptance to more progressive perspective on the Filipino women will most likely emerge in the future.

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Diva, M.J. (2022). The alpha female: Speech and thought presentation of the contemporary Filipino woman in Magnificence. International Review of Social Sciences Research, 2(4), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.53378/352925