Activity: Character Analysis 1 (Class Task)The teacher lets students analyze the character Del Pilar and his characterization in thenarrative poem The Hero of Tirad Pass by Virginia B. Licuanan using stanzas 6, 7 & 9 andthe template below.TraitCharacter AnalysisProof/Evidence(Line #; STEAL)Type of Character/Characterization.6For with his men falling around him,Still the young general foughtAnd never for a momentFor his safety gave a thought."Fight on my soldiers!"To his men he cried."Fight on for freedomAnd for our country's pride!"7And when most of his little armyAround him dead did lie,Still he wrote his message:"For my beloved country, good it is to die."And when the field of battleWith heroes' blood grew red.The fighting ceased - but onlyWhen Del Pilar lay dead.And there on the Cordillera mountains,Looking west towards the sea,On that narrow mountain pathwayWhich is great in history,Lies the grave of a noble hero,To our youth, a guiding Star,An officer...a gentleman...and a patriot:Gregorio del Pilar.
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Answer:Character Trait: BraveryCharacter Analysis: Del Pilar is portrayed as a brave general who fights on tirelessly and selflessly for his men and country. He puts their safety and freedom above his own, prioritizing the larger cause.Proof: 6) "and never for a moment / for his safety gave a thought" 7) "for my beloved country, good it is to die"Type of Characterization: Dynamic & heroicNote: This character analysis focuses on the portrayal of Del Pilar as a heroic figure.
