Author: Gilda Cordero-Fernando
Author's Background: Gilda Cordero-Fernando is a writer and publisher from the Philippines. She was born on June 4, 1932 in Manila, has a B.A. from St. Theresa's College-Manila, and an M.A. from the Ateneo de Manila University.
Vocabulary:
- Transom - the flat surface forming the stern of a boat.
- assiduous - showing great care and perseverance.
- tangible - perceptible by touch.
- bureaucratic - relating to a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
- denuded - strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets.
- imperturbable - unable to be upset or excited; calm.
- ire - anger.
- shawl - a piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or head or wrapped round a baby.
- jowls - the lower part of a person's or animal's cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping.
- gallantly - in a brave or heroic manner.
- rigmarole - a lengthy and complicated procedure.
- aplomb - self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.
- terpsichorean - relating to dancing.
Characters:
- mrs. Divinagracia - the harassed home economics instructor
- mr. Olbes - the principal
- mr. Buenaflor - leader of the Group two(Industrial Arts)
- ms. Noel - leader of the fourth group(English instructor)
- mr. DeDios - Physics instructor
- mr. Baz - National Language instructor
- ms. Santos - PE instructor
- mr. Del Rosario - Military tactics instructor
- mr. Sawit - the tall stranger, one of the supervisors
- Leon - a student
Settings: Pagud Lawin High School
Exposition: The story starts off in Pagud Lawin High School where the principal received the letter announcing the visitation of the superintendent and the district supervisors for "purposes of inspection and evaluation".
Rising Action: The conflict of the story was introduced when all the morning class were dismissed and all of the teachers and staff gathered and had a meeting that the Home Economics Building will be the hub of general cleaning, that means that the building should be presentable to the visiting "Gods"
Climax: it would be the part where Ms. Noel and Mr. Sawit had a conversation talking about the visitation of the superintendent and other supervisors, that announcing the visitation a month before defeats the whole purpose of the inspection and evaluation because everything that they're doing is rehearsed or planned at the beginning.
Falling Action: It would be the part after the Dinner and Mr. Sawit and Ms. Noel finished their conversation. Ms. Noel is cleaning up and she heard the door open, and Leon came in one of the students in high school and she remembered that he wanted to be a lawyer, she realized that if she had left the school no one would properly guide the students, because she cares about the students, so she decided to stay to be able to guide not only Leon but the students of Pagud Lawin.
Ending: The story ended where all the teachers and staff together with the superintendent and supervisors taking a souvenir photo, all of the teachers where at their proper position, even though Ms.Noel was late she ran to take her place in the lowest rung of the hierarchy with pride and humility.
Symbolism: the biggest symbolism that i have noticed was the "Gods" in the title, this symbolizes the superintendent and the supervisors because the story revolves around how the teachers and staff can make "offerings" to the "Gods". this can also relate to other field of jobs, it may be at an office work, a restaurant and etc. if the owner of that working place received a letter of visitation to a higher rank he or she would do his or her best to make the workplace appealing to them or even give offerings.
Theme: The theme of the story is, we should never forget why we love doing our jobs and what keeps us motivated to work harder.
Lesson: The lesson of the story don't let other people affect the choices you make especially when it is important to you, also you should fight for what you love doing.
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