2025 IJRSE – Volume 14 Issue 6
Available Online: 1 April 2025
Author/s:
Indita, Ruben A.
Leyte Normal University, Philippines (rubenindita1@gmail.com)
Abstract:
Despite the numerous issues our country faces, one undeniable truth remains: politics has a profound impact on all aspects of our lives. From small decisions affecting our daily routines to major issues shaping our nation’s future, politics is not merely a series of policies and decisions—it is a response to our needs and aspirations as a society. This qualitative study examines the literary work “Kung Tuyo na ang Luha Mo, Aking Bayan” through content analysis to understand and assess the true essence and state of politics in the Philippines. The study employs theories such as Realism and Marxism to uncover the deeper meaning of the text. The study reveals various political images of the Philippines reflected in the literary work, including corruption, oppression, revolutionary spirit, and violence. The text also exposes political issues concerning leadership, particularly greed and brutality. Furthermore, it highlights the struggles of the Filipino people, such as the lack of freedom, justice, and the prevalence of poverty. The findings suggest that having a corrupt and oppressive leader in society can bring suffering to the nation, leading to tears, corruption, oppression, violence, revolutionary sentiments, loss of freedom, injustice, and widespread poverty. Ultimately, this study focuses on an in-depth analysis of “Kung Tuyo na ang Luha Mo, Aking Bayan,” revealing that the text expresses the nation’s fears and sorrows due to these pressing political issues.
Keywords: corruption, Filipino people, lack of freedom, leader, political imagery
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25035
Cite this article:
Indita, R. A. (2025). Luha ng bayan: Paghahaplos ng pighati at pakikiisa sa tula ni Amado V. Hernandez. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(6), 177-188. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25035