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The Samsons: Two Novels The Pretenders and Mass (Modern Library)

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pls give me the novel analysis of the novel of Sionil Jose THE PRETENDERS. The summary of it the setting the plot the theme the characters the summary of each chapter

"There has to be a revolution, and I hope that I will live to see it" is what F. Sionil Jose says about the subject. The two books that comprise The Samsons show why this is so. Antonio Samson, a son of poor parents, whose father is in prison for leading a rebellion against his landlord, goes to the US on a stipend to study. There he writes a book about the illustrados, the landowning class and develops revolutionary ideas how his homecounty has to be changed. Then he meets and marries the daughter of an illustrado, and subsequentially becomes an illustrado himself. It becomes clear that everybody can be corrupted, and as Antonio Samson realizes this, he commits suicide.
Incidentally, the story of Pepe, his illetigimate son, goes otherwise around. Self-centered first, he enters into student politics to make money and be able to eat every day. But when he gets emotionally involved into the movement, he finds out, that his brotherhood is corrupted by the illustrados. After killing one of them, he decides to go to the mountains to fight, as there seems to be no other way.
F. Sionil Jose makes it clear: There can be no just society with the landowning class, the traditionell politicians, and the chances of a revolution by the poor people are rather small, but they only chances there are. Two novels, or a powerful political statement.

Please can you give me the novel analysis of Sionil Jose's MASS. The summary of it, setting, plot, theme, characters and summary of each chapter. Thanks a lot! in advnace. It's a great help.

pls give me the novel analysis of the novel of Sionil Jose My Brother My Executioner. The summary of it the setting the plot the theme the characters the summary of each chapter

I read these books out of order, but I enjoyed both. I had to start the Pretenders twice because I was so attached to the character of Tony that it hurt to see his life go out of control and I could not bear to see how things would get worse. Tony loses his happy life as an educator as he is unable to tell his wealthy in-laws "no".

Mass made me want to visit Tondo so I could understand Pinoy slums. I was also attached to the characters in this book and reading was slow as I compared my life's decisions to that of each character.

The writing can be "preaching", but if you can get by that these books will help understand the Philippines and yourself.

Pls. give me a copy of the synopsis of this novel: The Pretenders. Thanl you!