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I learned what literature is, but I also saw how it reflects our society and culture, and how it affects different people and their beliefs. I managed to look through other people’s prism and understand their visions and theories. The most important thing I realized is that it is necessary to be tolerant towards others, and to be able to see the world through their eyes.

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I learned that people have different experiences, cultures, and struggles that shape the way they think and act. Instead of making quick judgments, we should try to understand their perspective and the social pressures they may be facing. This helps us develop empathy, respect, and better awareness of others.

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My takeaway is that we should not judge people based only on their actions or first impressions. Understanding their social and cultural background, personal struggles, and hidden circumstances helps us become more empathetic and socially aware. Literature teaches us to look beyond stereotypes and consider other people’s perspectives before making judgments.

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In life, we encounter people with different backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Through literature, I learned to understand and respect these differences. It helped me see situations from different perspectives and become more open-minded. Literature also taught me that everyone has their own story, and understanding others can help us become more empathetic and aware of the world around us.

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I learned that a person’s actions are often influenced by their social, cultural, and personal circumstances. I realized that judging someone based on a single action can lead to unfair assumptions and misunderstandings. This lesson taught me to recognize stereotypes and consider the experiences and challenges that shape each individual. Most importantly, I learned to practice empathy by looking beyond my own perspective and understanding others more deeply.

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I learned that literature can help us see things from different perspectives. It showed me that people have different backgrounds and experiences, so we should not assume that everyone thinks or lives the same way. My biggest takeaway is to be more aware of other people's perspectives and not let stereotypes affect how I see them.

This helps us understand other people better and treat them with empathy.

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Literature has become an eye-opener for a lot of people. It made a global and social impact that helped people to view things in a deeper aspect. However, It has come to my attention that, even if Literature has become widespread, some people are still struggling to see themselves in the stories they read, understand the experiences of others, or imagine a life beyond their own. Maybe, that is what makes Literature so potent—it acts as a mirror that helps us understand ourselves, a window that let us see the world through someone else’s eyes, and a doorway that invites us into places and experiences we may have never known before.

Sometimes, it is easier for us to judge other people, without really understanding the other side of the wall. That is when empathy acts its job. Empathy encourage us to see the world in someone else’s shoes. Ultimately, our assumptions, opinions, and perspectives are subjective, shaped by the experiences and environments we have grown up in. What we believe to be true may not always reflect the reality of someone else’s world. This is why literature matters. It reminds us that there is always more than one way to see a story, a person, or even the world around us. In the end, literature does not simply tell us stories—it challenges us to listen, understand, and see beyond our own perspective.

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Jairah Nicole S. Digneneng (ACAD 02-01) 

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Key Insights after I had read the "Lesson 10 Reshaping Perspectives: Exploring Social Contexts, Cultural Awareness, and outward thinking in Literature": In life, we tend to judge a book by its cover before reading the contents inside of it. Contemporary Literature opens us through letting us see through the lenses of others, which develops our empathy for them, shifts our perspectives to dig deeper, and helps us understand others much clearer. In many issues people experience, the mass will then create expectations and assumptions on how a person got to the point of their presence. Ages seem to play a key role in this as generations change, beliefs shifts and twists the truth through mindsets from different timelines. People expect the old to have less intellectual capacity when it comes to technology and the young to have less manners just by talking back or expressing their emotion. Judgement toward actions without consideration is another underlying issue, for example: a girl may push her friend very hard. You may wonder how others act, you tend to ask yourself questions like: "why did they do this? It's very cruel of them to create this act of animosity!" However, when the truth is revealed, the girl is actually trying to save her friend from a loose brick falling above them to prevent a major injury. Another example can be a teacher scolding a child for being late (thinking or assuming that the child must've been playing video games all night). Meanwhile, the truth is the teacher didn't know that the child helped a blind teacher carry their heavy books before going to their class. For cultures and traditions, you must respect another person's belief even if it isn't aligned to your will. Cultural, practices, and shared beliefs came from the roots of our identity as a whole community. Empathy, is a structure when it comes to being a decent human being, it shapes humanity as well as emotional communication which creates a strong interaction or bond between two or more individuals. It unites us as a whole into creating connections that is useful in the healthy mental stability of each person. Literature can also be a vessel in delivering news, issues, and stories in order for us to be aware of our surroundings, it questions society and helps us be more open to other opinions, perspectives, and especially, it leads us to the truth. Just like a mirror we can see our reflection when we relate to texts, books, or essays that we read, it connects us to our experiences, feelings, and cultivates outward thinking when going beyond it. Lastly, it inspires us to write in a creative way when it comes to expressing our emotions, and opening the eyes of the public to the issues in our society. Just like a flower, Contemporary Literature helps us bloom and grow into the people that we are today.

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Today’s lesson reminded me of this infamous image. As we can see, there are two men standing on opposite sides of a number—one insisting it is a 6, while the other says it is a 9. And as cliché as it may sound, perspective is always subjective. What seems obvious from where we stand may look completely different from another person’s side of the room. That is why we must not close the door and assume that our perspective is the only one worth considering.

This has cemented an anchor deep into my psyche, as it has been repeated so many times during our class discussions, but Literature—with a capital L, of course—is a mirror, a window, and a doorway to understanding people and society. It challenges the assumptions we often take at face value and reminds us that there is always more than meets the eye. After all, we cannot truly understand the world if we only see it from where we stand.

Ultimately, my biggest takeaway from this lesson is that the greatest gift of literature is not simply teaching us to read stories, but teaching us to read BEYOND them. We may still see a six while someone else sees a nine, but instead of arguing over who is right, perhaps we should first ask why they see it that way.

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For my takeaway, I realized literature teaches us to look beyond quick judgments and initial impressions by examining the hidden contexts behind a person's choices. By reading through cultural and empathetic lenses, we learn how background, family expectations, economic struggles, and societal rules influence human behavior. But remember literature is a window to life, instead of accepting simple stereotypes or reducing someone’s life to a single story, understanding these deeper social conditions allows us to move from judgment to genuine empathy and develop a broader, outward-thinking view of the world around us.

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My biggest takeaway from this lesson is that we should take time to understand people before judging them. We only see a small part of what someone is going through, so we should not quickly assume what they are feeling or why they act a certain way. This lesson taught me to be more open-minded, patient, and understanding toward others because everyone has different experiences and struggles

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Lapuz, Calvinne Stephen S. (12-Acad 02-02)

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Lapuz, Calvinne Stephen S. (12-Acad 02-02)

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Reading through this lesson really changed how I approach stories and the people around me. I’ve learned that literature is not just a mirror and a window but its also a sliding door that makes my empathy improve because this lesson significantly changed my attitudes towards stories and the people around me. I realized that it is not always correct to judge someone for their actions immediately, such as calling them lazy or irresponsible, because its easy to fall into the trap of making quick judgments. I also realized that there might be some background stories that led to such an outcome, and its essential to review it before passing judgment. This lesson helped me see the difference between my inner monologues about other people like “That would never be me” and actual social realities. Therefore, this lesson taught me to be more tolerant of others, considering their actions in the context of their experiences and social backgrounds.

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This lesson reminds us that reading literature with empathy allows us to look beyond quick judgments and first impressions and having the right vocabulary gives us the confidence to express those insights without fear. By learning terms like social context, cultural assumptions, and outward thinking, we upgrade our ability to put precise labels on complex human experiences instead of relying on oversimplified stereotypes. Ultimately, expanding our language equips us to step into another person’s shoes, understand the hidden stories behind their actions, and fearlessly share our own unique voice and ideas with clarity and purpose.

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Garcia, Anikha Alexandra D. (Acad 02-02)

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Garcia, Anikha Alexandra D. (Acad 02-02)

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This lesson made me realize that we should not judge people based only on what we see. Sometimes, we think we already understand someone because of their actions, but the truth is, we may not know what they are going through behind the scenes. Their family, culture, financial situation, past experiences, and even the pressure they feel from society can affect the way they act and the choices they make. I learned that instead of immediately calling someone lazy, different, or irresponsible, we should try to understand them first. We should listen to their story and give them a chance to explain what they are going through. We may not always experience the same struggles as others, but we can still choose to understand and be kind. Literature also helped me realize that every person has a story that we may not see. It allows us to understand the struggles of different people and become more aware of issues like poverty, discrimination, inequality, and social pressure. This lesson reminded me to look beyond first impressions and not assume that I know everything about someone. At the end of the day, everyone is fighting their own battles, and sometimes, a little understanding can mean a lot. I want to carry this lesson with me by being more open-minded, patient, and compassionate toward others.

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For my takeaway, I learned that understanding others requires us to look beyond what we see on the surface. Instead of judging people based on their actions or first impressions, we should consider their experiences, culture, and circumstances. This lesson taught me to be more open-minded and empathetic, because I believe that everyone has a story that we may not fully understand.

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This lesson taught me that we should not judge people or characters right away because we do not always know what they are going through. Their actions can be influenced by their family, culture, society, or personal problems. It also taught me that stereotypes and assumptions are not always true because every person has different experiences. Overall, I learned that literature can help us understand other people better and become more empathetic by looking at situations from different perspectives.

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For my take away, we ought to appreciate the world around us, especially the people around us. I think it is best to avoid showing off a negative attitude towards others, and we can serve as a good figure for anyone around us to follow. This lesson has strengthened my knowledge about the different perspectives we underestimate in life, it sets a new collection of knowledge about life through literature. As i wonder about the world whenever I go out, I always feel a wave of sonder about the people around me, wondering why they went out, why they went there, what were they about to do there, and many more questions that linger in my mind. These thoughts help me understand that the world works differently for everybody, it may be urgent for their needs, or just a way to relax from their wants. The world is full of different scenarios and settings in everybody's life, we think that our hunger for knowledge is already full, but that is why everybody loves to judge and assume. With the help of literature, we can view other cultures and other social standings of different people we encounter. Therefore, literature can be a window to another world we over and underestimate, and a mirror to reflect our own understandings towards our other poeple.

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Lagman, louise kheant C. (12 ACAD 02-02)

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Lagman, louise kheant C. (12 ACAD 02-02)

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I realized that it is more connected to our everyday lives than I first thought. The stories and issues we read about can reflect what people are going through today, making them easier to relate to and understand. It also helped me appreciate different perspectives and see things from another person’s point of view. For me, contemporary literature is not just about reading

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One important idea I learned from this lesson is that literature can be both a mirror and a window. It acts as a mirror because we can see our own experiences, beliefs, and emotions reflected in the stories we read. At the same time, it serves as a window because it allows us to see and understand the lives, cultures, struggles, and perspectives of people who may be different from us. This connects to the lesson about empathy and outward thinking because literature teaches us not to judge people based only on their actions or first impressions. Instead, we should look at their hidden context and understand what may have influenced their choices. Overall, literature helps us become more open-minded, empathetic, and socially aware.

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This lesson taught me that people’s actions are often influenced by their social, cultural, and personal experiences. It showed me the importance of avoiding stereotypes and not judging others based on first impressions. I learned to use empathy and understand situations from another person’s perspective. The lesson also helped me become more socially aware of the challenges that different people face. My takeaway is to be open-minded, understanding, and respectful of others’ experiences.

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Federio, Francess Feigh S.  ( 12 - ACAD 02-02)

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Federio, Francess Feigh S.  ( 12 - ACAD 02-02)

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I learned that we should not judge people based on what we see outside and we should avoid believing rumors based on what we heard from others because all of us have our own struggles or experiences inside, that's why it's important to understand instead of judging them.

We should also learn to put ourseves in other people's shoes, in this way, we can understand them better and learn how to see a person clearly or as who they are.

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One of my biggest takeaways from this lesson is that we should not judge a person based only on what we see or on our first impression. Sometimes, we do not know what a person is going through or what reasons are behind their actions. A person may seem lazy, quiet, unfriendly, or different, but there could be personal, family, financial, or social problems affecting their behavior. I also learned about the importance of empathy and outward thinking. Instead of immediately thinking, “Why did this person do that?” we should ask, “What might this person be experiencing?” or “What could be influencing their decision?” This helps us understand other people better and avoid making unfair assumptions. Overall, this lesson reminded me to look beyond what I can see and consider the hidden context of other people’s lives. I believe that understanding others instead of quickly judging them can help us become more respectful, caring, and socially aware individuals.

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Maglanque, Martino Joaquin D. (ACAD 02-03)

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Maglanque, Martino Joaquin D. (ACAD 02-03)

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The takeaway i’ve learned from this lesson is that if we look past what we see on the surface, our understanding and perspective of people can change. This is a reminder that everyone has their own experiences, struggles and reasons that make them who they are. This led me to be more understanding and not be judgemental to other people

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LACANILAO,  ANDRIANE G. ( 12 -ACAD 02 - 02 )

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LACANILAO,  ANDRIANE G. ( 12 -ACAD 02 - 02 )

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The one important takeaway I learned from this lesson is that we should always try to see things from other people’s perspectives and put ourselves in their shoes. As the saying goes, "Do not judge a book by its cover", which I think literally connects to the lesson because we should not judge people based only on our first impressions, rumors, or their actions. I also learned that many factors can influence how people act, think, and react to things. I think that we should be more understanding because some people might be facing some problems, pressures or their own battles that we cannot see. This lesson taught me to think beyond my own experiences and become more aware of the situations of the other people. In short, literature can helps us develop important skills such as empathy, understanding and social awareness.

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My biggest takeaway from this lesson is that we should not judge people based only on their actions or first impressions. Everyone has different experiences, struggles, and situations that may influence the way they think and behave. Sometimes, we may not understand why someone acts a certain way because we do not know what they are going through. This lesson taught me to look beyond wrong ideas about people and try to understand people from their own perspective. It reminded me that showing empathy and being open-minded can help us understand others better and become more socially aware.

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Flores, Justin Paolo, I. ( ACAD - 02 01 )

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Flores, Justin Paolo, I. ( ACAD - 02 01 )

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I have learned many insights in this lesson that shaped more how i think, how i connect, and how i understand other people and there is one that actually stayed in my mind and that is every single person is fighting a silent battle that they never tell, a struggle they suffer and fight just to survive a day. This lesson did not only teach me academic purposes but also taught me important life lessons on how to be more understanding, considerate, and putting ourself in someone elses shoes because we never know what truly happens behind their smile, silences, and laughter

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Dela Cruz, Ellisha Jordane B. (12 Acad 02-01) 

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Understanding a person is more than knowing their name; it’s knowing the culture, environment, relationships, or the struggles they have. Some of us, including myself, unfortunately tend to believe that a stranger's actions reflect their true character. Now I realized that we don’t really know why a person acts a certain way, and judging someone from a certain action is unjust. Thus, my biggest takeaway from the lesson is that understanding someone means seeing the life they’re living through their perspectives.

The lesson made me realize that there are a lot of reasons why a person believes something or acts that way. We never know why a stranger behaves a certain way, that’s why it is improper to judge them just because you assume what they’re doing is wrong. Being open-minded will help us grasp how different people see and live the world. I can use this message and apply it on everyday life, be more considerate, and share this lesson to someone who judges a person without knowing the whole story.

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Dimatulac, Egaña Blaire A. (12 ACAD 02-01)

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Dimatulac, Egaña Blaire A. (12 ACAD 02-01)

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With this lesson, it left an impact on me that literature isn't just a flat text — it carries deeper meanings, perspectives, and experiences that may not always be seen at first glance. We cannot truly understand the meaning of something unless we take the time to know it and dive deeper into it. Sometimes, what we see through a character's actions is only a small piece of a much bigger story. Behind every decision, there may be social, cultural, economic, or personal circumstances that shaped the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. This somehow made me reflect on the quote, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It made me realize that judging someone based only on what we see on the surface can easily lead us to misunderstand them.

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‎The lesson also taught me the importance of looking beyond and avoiding a “single story.” A person should never be defined by one mistake, one action, one characteristic, or one part of their life. Just like characters in literature, people in real life carry their own stories, struggles, experiences, and reasons that we may never immediately see. Sometimes, there is a whole story behind what we see. Understanding allows us to look at people with more empathy instead of quickly judging them.

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‎And maybe that's how stereotypes influence literature. Stereotypes can shape the way we see characters and even the way we understand them. When we assume that quiet people are insecure, poor people are lazy, or people from a certain culture all behave the same way, we begin to see them through a limited perspective. Literature, however, can challenge these assumptions by showing that people are far more complex than the labels placed upon them. It allows us to see what truly lies within — the parts of them that stereotypes often fail to show. It reminded me of one quote that I've read from a beautiful piece of literature entitled Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. The way its characters challenge the expectations placed upon them. The quote, “Women, they have minds, and they have souls, as well as just hearts. And they’ve got ambition, and they’ve got talent, as well as just beauty. I’m so sick of people saying that love is all a woman is fit for.” reflects the same idea that people should never be reduced to a single label. The March sisters each have their own personalities, dreams, struggles, and ambitions, showing that there is always more to a person than what society expects them to be. In the same way, literature allows us to see people beyond the stereotypes placed upon them and understand the different experiences that make them who they are.

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‎This lesson also made me realize that literature is not only about stories, it can also be a window into society. Through stories, we can encounter realities such as poverty, inequality, discrimination, social expectations, and cultural differences. These are not just simple concepts, they are experiences that people actually live through. By practicing outward thinking, we learn to step outside our own perspective and reflect on ourselves. Instead of relying on the usual question we use when stereotyping, “Why would they do that?” we can learn to ask, “What might they have been going through?”

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‎Overall, this lesson reminded me that understanding someone requires more than simply looking at them — it requires us to look beyond what is visible. Literature teaches us not only how to read stories, but also how to understand people and the world around us with more awareness and empathy. It made me realize that every person, just like every story, has layers that cannot be understood from the surface alone. Sometimes, the things we judge first are the things we understand differently once we know the whole story. And perhaps, that is what literature teaches us best — to look a little closer, judge a little less, and understand a little deeper.

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GALANG, GIANNA HAILEY P. (12 ACAD 02-02)

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GALANG, GIANNA HAILEY P. (12 ACAD 02-02)

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Emphasizing on the mirror, window, and a sliding door. These reflect, gives you a sight from the inside and out, and when blended together, it can turn into another thing, which is an eye.

The eyes are considered a reflection of one’s soul, life, and also lets you see the inward complexities of an individual such as their sentiment, story, culture, upbringing, characteristics, layers, including the vision to millions of colors/emotions and background, and the abstract.

This second most complex organ can delve deeper into to the things unseen.

The eyes, like a window, door, and a mirror helps us to take in, process, reflect and to respond with grace to each person.

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My takeaway from this lesson is that literature is not just a piece of story, its a piece of story with meaning, literature has a lot to offer not just trying to show what happens on the outside but rather shows what happens on the inside, understanding literature can broader our perspective in so many things, we should not base our judgement on things just because of a single story, we should always try to understand in their perspective and not trying to stereotype other.

Reshaping perspective acts as a way to deepen our awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of things with purpose. “Boys shouldn’t cry” is an example of stereotyping, because it assumes that boys should not cry or try to show sadness and express their emotions because they are boys, but crying is a normal human emotional response meaning it happens and our eyes are also made to cry. Being emotional and crying does not make someone weak, no matter what the gender is, with this lesson which is reshaping perspective it can help us learn to look beyond stereotype and understand that everyone has their ways of showing or expressing their emotions, and know that Social expectation can affect how people express themselves.

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My takeaway from this lesson is that we should look far beyond first impressions to know the hidden experience that shaped character's/people's choices. I learned that we should not judge their actions quickly without analyzing their social context. This lesson taught me how cruel cultural assumptions and stereotypes can be and how literature can help us see beyond these stereotypes by showing us character's/person's personal histories, goals and struggles. This lesson taught me social awareness, making me think from "I would never do that" to asking "what struggles or experiences influenced their action?" It also showed me that reading and analyzing PRECISELY can be a powerful tool that exposes personal biases, questions stereotypes and understands different experiences beyond my own. Overall, it taught me to be more understanding, aware and precise.

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I learned that it is important not to judge or stereotype people based on how they look or act because we do not know their reasons or background. What if we judge someone based on their actions without knowing that they may be experiencing family problems, financial problems, or personal problems? Therefore, it is better to try to understand people instead of being judgmental. Having empathy and social awareness also helps us understand other people’s feelings, experiences, and perspectives. This means that we should not judge someone because we do not know what they are going through.

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My takeaway from this lesson is that we should not judge people based only on what we see or hear about them. Everyone has their own background, experiences, struggles, and reasons for the way they act. Literature helps us understand different social and cultural situations by showing us perspectives that may be different from our own. This lesson teach me to be more open-minded because we never really know what someone is going through. Instead of judging them, we should try to understand their story or their perspectives and see things from their point of view.

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My takeaway from this lesson is that we should learn to understand people beyond what we immediately see or assume about them. Their actions and decisions may be influenced by their culture, family, social environment, economic situation, and personal experiences. I also learned that stereotypes can prevent us from seeing people as individuals with their own struggles, strengths, and perspectives. By using cultural and empathetic lenses, we can become more open-minded and avoid making unfair judgments. This lesson showed me that literature is not only about understanding stories but also about developing empathy, social awareness, and a deeper understanding of the people and society around us.

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I learned that literature is not only about storytelling but also about understanding people and society․ It tells us about different cultures and social problems‚ stereotypes‚ and people's struggles․ After all‚ it is important to be open-minded and empathetic to understand people better rather than forming opinions about them based on a single story․

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Mago, Mikaela Aumbrey May A. (12-Acad 02-03)

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Mago, Mikaela Aumbrey May A. (12-Acad 02-03)

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The lesson that I learned is that we should not judge people right away. Judging someone is wrong because everyone has different experiences and we should understand their situation first. We do not always know what they are going through. We should try to understand their feelings and problems. And I know to myself that sometimes I was once a judgemental person but then I realized that people may have different reasons for what they do. We should respect other people’s lives and choices. This helps us to understand others better. "Don't judge a book by its cover."

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Higoy, Anjelina Coleen A. (12 Acad 02-03)

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Higoy, Anjelina Coleen A. (12 Acad 02-03)

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My biggest take away from this lesson is that we can never fully understand a person by just looking at what they did. sometimes, what we see is only the surface, but we dont see the struggles, fears, expectation and experiences that they are going through. That’s why this lesson also made me realize that judging someone is so easy even when we only see one side of their story, but understanding them requires more than just looking at them. literature teaches us to step into another person’s shoe, not to always agree with them, but to understand them fully. being open minded and empathetic means that everyone has a story we may not see.

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Hernandez, Krisha Joy G. (12 acad 02-02)

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Hernandez, Krisha Joy G. (12 acad 02-02)

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In this lesson, I remembered the quote "Do not judge the book by its cover" because we shouldn't judge a person by how it looks on the outside as we don't know what their problems are, and what they are going through. We should always think first before we say something that can hurt other people. Additionally, not everything we hear about them is true so we must be careful on what we are saying about them. We must always see the inside, for us to understand their real personality, background, and social pressures. ‎

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Dela Peña, Antoniella E.  (12 ACAD 02-01)

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Dela Peña, Antoniella E.  (12 ACAD 02-01)

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I have learned about this lesson they are connected to our society and culture that reshapes the perspectives of each one because it can affect the personal lives of how a people thinks and behaves. People should not judge others too quickly if they don't have the full details, they should be more careful and understand the situation. Social awareness, helps us understand the problems that people face in society. Because I learned about this, we cannot base it on a single story without any info because it can affect the personal lives of the others. And this lesson helped me to have more knowledge about how society and culture works on people.

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My biggest takeaway from this lesson is that understanding a person requires more than just looking at what we see on the outside. A person’s behavior can be affected by their culture, environment, relationships, and the problems they are facing. I realized that judging someone because of one action or first impression can make us misunderstand them. Sometimes, we do not really know what a person is going through or why they act a certain way.

This lesson taught me to be more open-minded and understanding when dealing with other people. Instead of quickly deciding what kind of person someone is, I should try to understand their situation first. It also reminded me that everyone has different experiences in life, and these experiences can affect how they think and act. I think it is important to listen and understand before making any judgment because we might only know a small part of someone’s story. I can apply this lesson in my everyday life by being more patient with others and not making assumptions about them too quickly.

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I learned that we should not judge people based only on what we see on the outside. Instead of quickly judging someone, we should consider their family situation, and personal struggles. This lesson reminded me to be more understanding before forming an opinion. It also taught me that being open to different perspective helps us understand people better. Literature can help us recognize social issues such as poverty, discrimination, inequality, and social expectations.

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This lesson taught me that I should not judge people based only on what I see, hear or know about them because everyone has their own experiences, struggles and reasons behind their actions. Sometimes, what we see is only a small part of a person’s story and there may be situations or problems that we do not know about.

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‎The lesson also helped me realize that people come from different cultures, families and environments, which can influence the way they think, act and make decisions. Because of this, I should learn to respect different perspectives even when they are different from my own. It reminded me that stereotypes and assumptions can prevent us from seeing people for who they really are.

Overall, this lesson taught me to look beyond what is visible and to always remember that everyone has a story that may be deeper than what we see.

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I learned that literature should not be judged only based on our first impression. We need to understand the social context, culture, experiences, and struggles that influence the action of the character.

l also learned that we should challenge assumptions and stereotypes, avoid believing in a single story, and use cultural and empathetic lenses to understand others better.

Overall, this lesson helps me to become more open-minded, empathetic, and socially aware.

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FRANCISCO, ANICA KYLLA, N. (12-Acad 02-02)

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FRANCISCO, ANICA KYLLA, N. (12-Acad 02-02)

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Literature serves as a mirror and a window in our life because it reflects our own experiences, emotions, and beliefs. Window because it helps us see and understand the lives, cultures, and perspectives of others.

It allows us to understand different perspectives and through that we can also learn valuable, useful lessons in our life.

Through literature, people can connect themselves across different places and time. Through the experiences of characters and authors, we can reflect on our own lives and discover lessons that can shape us. In this way, literature not only entertains us but also connects us with others, and helps us appreciate the beauty and entanglement of life.

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This lesson taught me to look beyond what I see and not judge people right away. I learned that a person’s actions can be affected by their family, culture, money, and other problems. It also helped me understand that stereotypes and assumptions are not always true. We cant judge a book by its cover, we need to read the rest of the story before we can give our opinions about it same as people we need to first get to know the person and their story or background before qe can make assumptions about them. Let's keep thinking outward not just inward. Overall, this lesson reminded me to be more understanding, open-minded, and respectful of other people’s experiences.

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I learned that literature is closely connected to society and culture because it reflects people’s beliefs, traditions, experiences, and struggles. It helps us understand how people think, live, and deal with different situations. Literature also allows us to appreciate different cultures, understand other people’s experiences, and see the world from different perspectives. Most importantly, it teaches us valuable lessons about life and helps us become more open-minded and aware of the people around us.

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I have learned that, Literature is connected to the society and culture where it is created. It can show how people think, live, and deal with different problems. By understanding the social and cultural background of a story, we can understand its message better. Literature also helps us become more aware and mindful of other people’s experiences and teaches us to think in different ways and look into other perspectives...

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In this lesson, I learned that literature is not only about understanding the story but also about understanding the people and society behind it. Social context helps us see how a character’s family, culture, economic situation, and social environment can affect their actions and decisions. I also learned about cultural assumptions and stereotypes, which can cause us to judge people based on general ideas instead of understanding their individual experiences.

I learned that using a cultural and empathetic lens helps us understand a character’s culture, traditions, feelings, struggles, and motivations before judging them. The idea of a single story also taught me that we should not judge a person based on only one part of their life because there may be a hidden context behind their actions. Social awareness helps us recognize issues such as poverty, inequality, discrimination, migration, and unfair treatment. Lastly, outward thinking taught me to look beyond my own experiences and consider other people’s perspectives. Overall, this lesson taught me to be more open-minded, avoid quick judgments, and understand people and literature from different points of view.

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MAGAT, VERASHAMIRA LOREIN G. (ACAD 02-03)

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MAGAT, VERASHAMIRA LOREIN G. (ACAD 02-03)

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This lesson made me realize that a single story happens more often than we think, and a similar scenario to it is a first impression. However, I think a single story is more like a first impression that has been held onto for too long or treated as the complete truth about someone. Single stories can happen because of cultural and social assumptions and cultural stereotypes. A single story is not necessarily created with bad intentions, but it becomes problematic when we allow one-sided judgments or incomplete information to define a person or group and become a source of false information for others. So, kumbaga, kapag chismosa or enabler ka, prone ka sa single story—In short, DDscharutt XDD.

How are we supposed to avoid or take action against a single story?

We can avoid and take action against single stories by:

• Being Socially Aware (Social Awareness)

By being socially aware, we can develop a broader perspective on different situations and avoid having a one-sided view of someone or something. It allows us to recognize that people have different experiences, circumstances, and perspectives that we may not immediately see.

•Analyzing the Social Context of the Character

Analyzing the social context of a character makes it more understandable why they are the way they are and why they make certain choices. Instead of immediately judging their actions, we can consider the social, cultural, economic, or family circumstances that may have influenced them.

• Don't Rely Too Much on Cultural and Social Assumptions and Cultural Stereotypes

Relying too much on assumptions and stereotypes can hinder our understanding of people and cause misconceptions. Just because someone belongs to a certain group or comes from a certain background does not mean that they will behave in the way we expect them to. We should recognize individual differences and personal circumstances.

• Applying Outward Thinking More Often Than Inward Thinking

Outward thinking allows us to understand different perspectives instead of only relying on what we personally know, believe, or consider acceptable. This helps us become more knowledgeable, open-minded, and empathetic toward experiences that are different from our own.

• Applying Cultural and Empathetic Lenses

Applying cultural and empathetic lenses allows us to consider the cultural factors, experiences, pressures, and circumstances that may have affected who a person is, the actions they make, and their situation in life. Knowing these factors allows us to understand their situation better and allows us to be empathetic instead of immediately judging them.

It is also important to know the difference between pitying and being empathetic. Pity is feeling sorry for someone or looking at their situation from the outside, sometimes even belittling what they are going through. Empathy, on the other hand, is putting ourselves in their shoes to better understand what they feel and being able to connect with their experience, even if we have never personally experienced the same situation.

Ultimately, avoiding a single story does not mean that we should never make observations or form first impressions. Rather, it means that we should not let one observation become the entire story of a character/person. We should always be willing to learn more, question our assumptions, and look beyond what we initially see.

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A single look can tell us what a person is doing but it can never really tell us everything that brought them to that moment or when we have only seen the smallest part of their life. This is the idea that stayed with me while reading the lesson because I do know that Literature gives us something real life often does not. A character who seems irresponsible or difficult in our own perspective may be dealing with circumstances such as poverty, family expectations, or fear or rejection.

This made me think about how we do the same thing outside Literature. We sometimes create complete narratives about people from incomplete information. We see the result, but how about the struggles that came before it? We notice someone’s attitude or choices, but do we know the experiences that shaped those things? That is why outward thinking is about realizing that our first impression is basically based on lack of information.

Perhaps every person, whether young or old, a student or a farmer carries experiences that we have never read. I remember this quote from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” That is why it is important to take time to understand where someone is coming from because it can change the way we fully see them.

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I learned that literature is more than just stories. It’s a tool that teaches empathy.

Instead of judging characters right away, I’ve learned to look at their social background and the hidden struggles they face. This helps me question my own assumptions and understand why people act the way they do.

I know I've really learned this when I successfully applied this when I can clearly explain how a book or story broadened my understanding of other people and the world around me.

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I’ve learned that reshaping judgment into empathy means learning to pause before forming opinions and assumptions about others. Because, it is easy to judge someone based on their actions, appearance, culture, and behavior without knowing what they are experiencing. Empathy always reminds me that we should put ourselves on other people shoes before judging them and everyone has struggles, fears, and personal problems that may not be visible to others because they don’t want to be seen vulnerable. For me, instead of immediately judging and giving assumptions, i will ask myself, “What might they be going through?” This way, the change in perspective helps me become more understanding and less judgemental. As a student, it teaches me that being kind and understanding does not mean ignoring mistakes, it means choosing to understand their situation before judging critically and providing harsh opinions. To conclude, reshaping judgment into empathy allows me to see people not simply for their actions, but as individuals  or person with emotions, perspectives, and experiences of their own.

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Upon reading, I got an opportunity to reflect on how important it is to know within ourselves that we don't know everything, and it would take billions of eyes to witness and understand every single thing in this world. So always be open to learn and understand other perspectives, even if they contradict how we grew and what we experienced, because not everyone has the same privileges, environment, opportunities, experiences as we have. Literature helps us to break free from our society stereotypes and norms that are built to limit our mind into one idea without considering different factors, affecting the way we think about what we could have and what we could be. It also give us empathy by showing us that not everything revolves around us. So instead of judging someone and jumping into conclusion because they're different, we should think beyond our own box and try to consider their own perspective or the root of their current situation. We must avoid invalidating someone's feelings and difficulties and comparing them to ours because not everyone is built to have the same level of strength and sensitivity due to our diverse backgrounds.

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MACAPINLAC, PRINCESS ALAIZA H. (ACAD 02-03)

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MACAPINLAC, PRINCESS ALAIZA H. (ACAD 02-03)

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I learned that Social awareness means looking at multiple perspectives, putting yourself at other people's shoes, and thinking outward; why they did the specific action. When we look past the surface, we recognize that behind difficult action or decision lies a hidden pressure like financial insecurity, family expectations, or cultural struggles. By replacing assumptions with empathetic questions, we can stop the stereotypes or judgemental comments, allowing us to build a more understanding, empathetic and connected society. We should not limit our thinking to only one eyes, we should look beyond to what we see outside.

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DELA CRUZ, ALEXIS NEOMIE E. (Acad 02-01)

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DELA CRUZ, ALEXIS NEOMIE E. (Acad 02-01)

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One important idea I learned from this lesson is that we should not judge people based only on their actions or first impressions. Understanding their social and cultural background helps us see the hidden reasons behind their decisions and experiences. This taught me to be more open-minded, and aware of other people’s perspectives.

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Sometimes, Literature is a teacher to its own audience/readers. It opens many closed eyes, closed ears, and closed mouth. Us readers, should not always judge based on what we see in a small hole of a window. Instead, we should first assess which one really deserves our judgement. Literature challenges its reader's capability to understand and create empathy by providing it a diverse community of characters, wherein one in many opposes the reader's belief. This kind of challenges are also evident in our daily life, where life challenges us to face different kinds of souls which tests are capability of giving kindness despite the differences we have.

Every character in a literature is not just a mere statue of stone who only have one personality and identity. They all have back stories to tell which made who they are in the section that we are reading, and that mystery was left for the readers to discover. It somehow challenges the broadness of a readers mind, if it chooses to believe what is infront of him/her, or if it chooses to understand the character first.

Literature, most of the time, is also a medium to awaken sleeping minds. It shouts a loud voice to call for an action. Literature can provide readers with a story where cultural norms, inequality, and human right violations are normalized, but it doesnt necessarily means that we should normalize it too. Instead, it is a way to build that empathy inside us, so filled up that it might just burst any minute and provide an action.

We, people of our own society should not stick with a uniform progression. We should have a progression, where there are changes accepted to ensure that every individual of any status is progressing with everyone. It is a weapon.

In fact, Literature is actually a strong weapon all these time. So strong that 2 written novels are used to awaken the burning drive of Filipino people to fight for their homeland. Its just, it conceals itself to those people who still chooses to be blind, deaf, and mute instead of standing up, and to those who live behind the foolishness of being a selfish creature.

And yes, they are just a creature and not a human.

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Ashley Danai Nichole P. Jaime (acad 02-03)

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Ashley Danai Nichole P. Jaime (acad 02-03)

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Outward thinking means trying to understand other people’s experiences and perspectives instead of judging them based only on our own experiences. it helps us appreciate different perspectives. the lesson also taught me to look deeper into the reasons behind people’s actions. it reminded me that everyone has different experiences and reasons for the way they think, act, and behave.

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One thing I took from this lesson is that when a literary work is analyzed under a microscopic lens, it reveals a complex web of elements that shape how readers engage with the narrative. We become fully immersed in a story when we consider factors like cultural context, diverse perspectives, and social conditions. Rather than judging characters solely on surface actions, which reduces them to a "Single Story", applying cultural and empathetic lenses allows us to uncover their hidden contexts. For instance, an antagonist may seem inherently cruel at first, but understanding their background, motivations, and social pressures transforms our judgment into empathy. Literature also fosters outward thinking and social awareness, enabling us to examine real-world issues at a much deeper level rather than making hasty, surface-level assumptions. When all of these are applied in the real world, it may enable us to make better decisions and solve an issue at the roots, rather than its surface.

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Gonzales, Precious Janzerie S. (ACAD 02-02)

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Gonzales, Precious Janzerie S. (ACAD 02-02)

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This lesson reminded me that literature is not just about characters on a page it is about real people, their hidden struggles, and the social pressures that shape their choices. I realized how easy it is to fall into a “single story,” judging someone based only on what we see, without knowing the deeper context of poverty, family expectations, discrimination, or cultural traditions that may be influencing them. By reading with a cultural lens and an empathetic lens, we learn to step beyond ourselves, practice outward thinking, and see others with compassion instead of judgment. My greatest takeaway is that literature can be a mirror that reflects who we are, a window that opens us to unfamiliar lives, and a sliding glass door that invites us to walk into empathy reshaping not only how we read, but how we understand the world

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One thing I have learned from this lesson is that we should not judge people from the first sight. We should not make assumptions about people just because of some rumors or information we heard. Sometimes people have a sad story behind and it is better to figure it out before making any conclusions. I think it is essential to put yourself in other people’s place and try to see not their flaws, but their problems and listen to their stories. This will make you a better judge of character.

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Gonzales, Princess Jenzelyn S. (ACAD 02-02) 

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Gonzales, Princess Jenzelyn S. (ACAD 02-02) 

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It's kinda ironic how we quickly judge or make unsolicited opinions about other people without knowing their full situation, and judging their decisions without knowing the choices that they have. We only see the shallow part of other people's situations, but know nothing behind closed doors. Unless they trust us enough to let us knock on their doors and allow us to step in their situation, and get a glimpse of their realities. Just because we exist outside each other's situations doesn't mean we get to judge them through the lens of our limited beliefs. Especially since we're greatly shaped by different circumstances, beliefs, traditions, and perspectives—we all see things differently. Using outward thinking to be more understanding and considerate of other people around us is a huge step that can teach us to be more empathetic, which eventually leads to personal growth.

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People’s actions are often influenced by experiences and circumstances that we may not immediately see. One important idea I learned is that we should not judge people based only on their actions or first impressions because everyone has a hidden context that may influence their decisions. Understanding social and cultural circumstances helps us become more empathetic, question stereotypes, and see people beyond a single story.

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This topic is crucial for understanding diverse perspectives rooted in personal experiences, thereby helping us grasp how individuals interpret various situations. By drawing upon our knowledge of social contexts and related factors, we can identify and apply the best methods to effectively analyze a story or event. It also deepens our overall understanding of literature, as it focuses on authentic human experiences and illustrates how we genuinely perceive other people’s experiences in our own unique ways.

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After learning this lesson it made me realize that i sometimes judge people based on what i first see or hear about them. there are times when i see someone being quiet and immediately think that they are shy or do not want to talk, but there could be a reason behind their behavior. this lesson helped me understand that, we do not always know what a person is going through. it could be their family, culture, problems, and experiences can influence the way they act and make decisions.

One thing that stood out to me was the discussion about stereotypes and how they can affect the way we see other people. i realized that assuming everyone in a certain group is the same can be unfair, because every person has their own story and experiences. the idea of a “single story” also made me realize that we should not judge someone based on only one thing we know about them. literature can also help me understand different struggles or challenges that people experience, such as poverty, discrimination, inequality, and the pressure caused by society.

Through this lesson, i learned the importance of being more understanding before judging others. i want to become more understanding, open minded, and respectful towards others. because, i may not know what they are going through. even when i disagree with someone’s actions or choices, i can still try to understand their situation, and point of view. i believe this is something i can apply in my everyday life, especially when dealing with my classmates, friends, and other people.

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I learned that we should not immediately judge someone without understanding their situation first. We should take the time to know the context by asking questions like, “Why are they doing that?” or “What might they be going through?” because there may be struggles, pressures, or experiences that influence their actions. This lesson taught me to look beyond first impressions, considering another person’s perspective, and understand other people with empathy and an open mind. It reminded me that everyone has their own experiences and challenges, so we should try to understand before we judge or make an assumptions about them.

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Hernandez, Erin Gabrielle A. (ACAD 02-02)

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Hernandez, Erin Gabrielle A. (ACAD 02-02)

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It is remarkably easy to build an entire narrative about a person from a single glance, yet how we perceive others ultimately reveals more about us than it does about them. We so rarely pause to ask what hidden pressures or social contexts shaped their choices. My main takeaway from this lesson is the necessity of practicing outward thinking, which challenges us to replace quick assumptions with a quiet curiosity that views others through an empathetic lens. In doing so, we learn never to put a definitive period at the end of someone’s story based solely on surface-level impressions. Instead, looking beyond a single story allows us to replace total judgment with questions, commas, and the deeper understanding that every human life deserves.

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An important takeaway that I had while learning the lesson is that is how much literature truly impacts our thinking and opens our minds to different perspectives. If I hadn't read read some of the stories I've read before I'd lack the knowledge of different perspectives that characters or real people that are going through that I won't or have not experienced in my own life. I love that the lesson reminds us that people or characters can't only be a stereotype. It's that all humans are nuanced and everything can't be viewed in a black or white lens.

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This lesson taught me the importance of looking beyond first impressions and understanding the hidden context behind a person’s actions. Social and cultural factors, such as family, traditions, economic conditions, and expectations, can greatly influence how people think and behave. This made me realize how criticizing people based on their actions, traditions, appearance, or first impressions can affect how we see and treat them. Everyone has different experiences, struggles, and circumstances that shape who they are and how they behave. It is important to keep an open mind and take the time to learn about and understand each person’s experiences before making assumptions. I also learned that stereotypes and single stories can prevent us from seeing people as complex individuals. Through cultural and empathetic lenses, we can become more open-minded, socially aware, and respectful of different perspectives. Overall, the lesson reminded me to think outwardly, avoid making quick judgments, and consider what others may be experiencing before forming an opinion.

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I learned that we should not judge people based only on their actions or first impressions. Understanding their culture, experiences, struggles, and social situation helps us become more empathetic and socially aware. I also learned to look beyond stereotypes and consider other people’s perspectives before making judgments.

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As a human being, I can’t deny that I sometimes judge people quickly based on what they do or what I see in them and I think most people can’t easily deny this either, because we all have different perspectives on others. What I’ve learned from this lesson is that every behavior, trait, personality, life circumstance, and culture carries its own meaning and purpose. Something that may be good for one person might not be good for me, yet we shouldn’t look down on it or judge it harshly. Instead, we should understand that everyone has their own life, way of living, opinions, perspectives, culture, experiences, and traditions. This teaches me to be a more understanding, mature, and empathetic person and especially to analyze and think first before I judge.

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The important takeaway I learned from this lesson is that we must appreciate different perspective and refuse to rely on a single story. Instead, we should look deeper into the real experiences and social contexts of others. By building social awareness, we can recognize the challenges people face and use outward thinking to move beyond our own experiences and choose empathy instead.

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Macabulos, Syria Joy N.                                  12- ACAD 2:03 

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Macabulos, Syria Joy N.                                  12- ACAD 2:03 

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I learned that literature is definitely like a window because it allows us to see and understand the perspectives, experiences, and lives of other people. Through literature, we realize that people come from different cultures and have different personalities, beliefs, and ways of thinking. Because of this, we should avoid judging others too quickly and be more aware of the words we say, since our assumptions and stereotypes can hurt or misunderstand other people. Literature teaches us to be more open-minded, culturally aware, and empathetic toward others.

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The biggest thing I learned from this lesson is to stop judging characters based on first impressions. Instead of assuming someone is just lazy or making bad choices, we need to look at their hidden context, like family issues, money struggles, or social expectations. Reading literature helps us move from "inward thinking" to "outward thinking," so we can understand what people are going through instead of stereotyping them.

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Espinosa, klowie Stephanie C. (Acad 02-01)

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Espinosa, klowie Stephanie C. (Acad 02-01)

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I learned that I should not judge people based only on what I see.

Everyone has different experiences and struggles that I may not know about.

I also learned that culture and social expectations can affect a person’s choices.

Sometimes, people act in certain ways because of the pressure around them.

This lesson taught me to look beyond first impressions.

I should try to understand other people’s feelings and situations before judging them.

Literature helps me see things from different perspectives.

Overall, I learned to be more open-minded, understanding, and empathetic toward others.

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In my opinion, we should not judge a person based on their actions because you don’t know how they feel when you have never experienced what they went through. And we should understand their side and not base it on their actions.

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For me, a single mistake should not be the basis for judging a person. We should also respect the views of others. I also learned from what I read that one should not be quick to judge someone without knowing their whole personality.

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Crystal Samantha C. Lazaro | 12 Acad 02-03

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Crystal Samantha C. Lazaro | 12 Acad 02-03

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The important takeaways that I learned from this lesson is allowing ourselves to further analyze the story–by having different types of perspectives, and as we know that we all have our own opinions about the story but sometimes we can't help to ask ourselves what is behind this story? What is the reason why we have these social context? Or Cultural and Social Assumptions and all the following topics, it allows us to further understand the character and thea reasons behind why that character behaves like that.

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GARCIA, Chloe Danielle C. (12 ACAD 02-02)

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GARCIA, Chloe Danielle C. (12 ACAD 02-02)

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Literary works serve multiple purposes in our lives. It is a compository of different experiences of many individuals across the world, shaping them into words. These words reach out to the minds and hearts of readers as they resonate with their own experiences as well. As stated in previous lessons, readers are the ones creating meaning for these works that allow them to not only broaden their knowledge but also to build empathy. A good reader carefully handles pieces of information in a way that acknowledges familiarity along with gaps in terms of context. This makes them responsible for avoiding sticking to first impressions or immediately jumping to conclusions. Personally, this is a core factor that makes a literary work effective. I believe that it continuously shifts our perspectives towards different aspects in life such as culture, family, societal differences, etc. It teaches us to never depend on what we already know or what was initially taught to us. Thus, it fosters meaningful relationships between us and whatever a literary piece is trying to showcase.

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Lirio, Maica Angela T. | 12-Academic 02-03

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Lirio, Maica Angela T. | 12-Academic 02-03

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Lesson 10 | Takeaways (08/19/26)

The important lesson I learned today is that literature teaches us to look beyond first impressions by understanding the social, cultural, and economic contexts that shape people’s lives. We must avoid judging others based on a single story and always seek the hidden pressures behind every choice, because there are always two sides to every story and we should listen to both. By practicing empathy and open-mindedness, we replace quick judgments with genuine understanding, broaden our perspectives, and have a deeper respect for the experiences of others.

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One important idea I learned from today's lesson is that sometimes, the way we view people is based more on our own perspective than on who they really are. Most of the time, we only see one action, one attitude, one side, or one part of someone’s life and immediately fill in the blanks ourselves. This made me realize that understanding others requires more than just simply being open-minded, it requires being willing to question our first impressions and remember that there may be a whole story beyond what we can see. In a way, empathy is all about taking a step back and asking, “What am I not seeing?” before judging someone.

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One important takeaway I learned is that we should not judge people based only on what we see because we never know what they are going through. I can relate to this because there were times when I was having a hard time with choosing peace for myself and academics. Sometimes, I just wanted to choose peace and give myself a break instead of constantly worrying about school. From the outside, that choice might seem like I was not taking my studies seriously, but for me, it was about finding balance and giving myself a moment to breathe. This lesson taught me that everyone has their own struggles and reasons behind their decisions. Before judging someone, We should try to understand the story behind their actions, because there is always more to a person than what we see, we should also hope for their best and be open minded when it comes to the things we see or hear. Instead of listening to the one side of the story, we should always listen to the both of them. This lesson also taught me to look beyond the “single story,” understand different perspectives, and be more empathetic toward others. We may see someone’s choice, but we may never see the reasons that led them to make it.

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One important take away that I learned is that outward thinking helps us understand people beyong our first impressions. Instead of judging someone based on their actions, we should consider their background, social pressures, culture and personal experiences.This teaches us to consider stereotypes and develop empathy towards others.

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Gozun, Emmanuel John C. Gozun (ACAD 02-01).

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Gozun, Emmanuel John C. Gozun (ACAD 02-01).

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From what I learned and understood for the lesson today is that we should never judge a book by its cover. There are some people or somethings that have hidden meanings or stories in their lives and that we should understand where they're coming from as we don't know what they might feel from their everyday lives. Additionally, I learned Guide Questions to ask myself when judging people like "What lead to this person to do this type of things?" Or "What might this person feeling when he/she did that"

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My takeaway for the lesson is that, you should never judge a book by its cover. no matter what it is, or who it is. Simply listening to a single rumor, story or even whispers about a certain thing, that does not mean you should believe them, if you take your time trying the item, or speaking to the person, i believe you'll find more than what you hear.

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This lesson helped me open my mind more, that perspectives are a really big part of how we read and understand things. We shouldn’t just believe what we want too based on what we just see, hear and read. It helped me see things differently that we should go deeper beyond its picture and really look through a persons personal experiences, situations and own culture. We should all be open minded and don’t make assumptions and be socially aware especially in the situations we are currently facing. We have to be empathetic and think deeply enough to not just judge others so easily and suddenly. This factors really influences our own perception of understanding.

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Macapinlac, James Matthew S. (Acad 02-03)

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Macapinlac, James Matthew S. (Acad 02-03)

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A reader who only reads the words without understanding the context wastes everything literature has to offer. At least for me, that’s why social context helps shape us as individuals, it can come from our cultural background, economic situation, personal experiences, and political values. Because of this, social context becomes an important factor in how we personally interpret a character or a text. It is, after all, a deciding factor in how a character within a story decides, acts, or thinks. We must always keep social context in mind to avoid making false cultural and social assumptions or stereotypes. I do believe that every action, whether it is a good one or a wrongdoing, always has two sides to the story. A character may be portrayed in one light, but if we truly look deeper into their personal background, it gives us a much clearer understanding of who they really are, whether it’s a justification for their actions, or exposes what is actually wrong behind something that appears to be "doing good." Literature is powerful because of this, it sheds light on those who are misunderstood and underrepresented, showing us everything we need to know about a person's character, things that cannot always be seen the first time we read it.

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This lesson reminds me that my first impressions of others are rarely the whole truth. It challenges me, as a reader, to notice when I am falling into the idea of a "Single Story" or judging someone based on a surface-level action. I realized that analyzing literature requires looking beyond immediate judgments by evaluating a character's broader social context. Because true empathy requires the practice of "Outward Thinking", to avoid favoring our own biases, and ask ourselves open minded questions like "What hidden burdens, economic conditions, traditions, systemic pressures, or silent struggles might be driving a person's choices?" Ultimately, this lesson challenges us to view and examine a person's conditions by investigating social norms while understanding internal personal struggles.

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Espiritu, Naomi Lizzie E. (12 ACAD 02-01)

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Espiritu, Naomi Lizzie E. (12 ACAD 02-01)

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My takeaway from this lesson is that we should not judge people easily because we don’t know what they are going through. We should understand their situation, culture, and experiences first and learn to see things from their perspective.

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Lacson, John Rowence M.           (Acad-02-02) 

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Lacson, John Rowence M.           (Acad-02-02) 

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Understanding a person's background and experiences helps us become more empathetic, socially aware, and open minded readers.