The Age ofDiscovery: Impact on Philippine Culture and Society

Tangere. the country'ssuffering under the Span­ ish yoke is symbolized by the female character Sisa, who loses her mind searching for her two sons, who are accused of stealing by the local priest. Her sons are beaten up and one dies, while the other escapes. Sisa becomes the town'smad­ woman singing on occasion or being made to

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