1. Write a paragraph about Victor Hugo and his influence in the world. Victor Hugo is not only known as one of the pillars of French Literature; he is known to the whole English-speaking world because his theme touches the core of human life and the ills of society. Two of his famous works that still speak to the world even until today are "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Les Miserables." Quasimodo's character depicts every ordinary man that the society takes for granted and is continually oppressed. In this novel, Hugo is able to express his criticism of the actual happening in the society he lives in. Later, his criticism of the society is filled with sarcasm as he portrays the plight of the masses in Les Miserables. His message lives on as this novel has been adapted in musical theatre and in film and is seen and appreaciated all over the world. As long as injustice and inequality exist in societies, Hugo's works will continue to live on and speak for the oppressed and the down-trodden. 2. Write a paragraph giving your opinion on this poem. The Children of the Poor speaks about the weak, innocent, and helpless beings who are valuable in the eyes of God. According to the poem, children have a message and a purpose to fill in this world. They have to be heard and treated well because if they are oppressed and neglected, God in heaven will be displeased. I think this poem is not only referring to children as the young members of the society and God is not only referring to a supernatural being. Children could stand for the individuals who are deprived of the right to life and protection. God may refer to the justice that will be rendered if the weak are continuously deprived. The message of the poem may be a warning that we all will reap the consequence of the actions we make, whether it be good or bad.
