Due to Spanish control, books printed during this period were usually about religion or the struggle between the Moro and Christians, also called comedy or moro-moro, as well as dictionaries and grammar books.
He also used symbolism to reveal the underlying spirit of nationalism. The characters and events that caused the miserable condition of the kingdom of Albania are reflected in the injustice, cruelty, and injustice that occurred in the Philippines under Spanish rule.
The work also reflects what Lope K. Santos referred to as the “four rebellions” that reigned in the heart and mind of Balagtas: (1) the rebellion against a tyrannical government; (2) the rebellion against religious conflict; (3) the rebellion against false customs; and (4) the rebellion against low-quality literature.
The work also shows the importance of helping others.
The work emphasizes the inherent strength of women.
Francisco dedicated the song to Selya or Maria Asuncion Rivera, the woman he loved so much and the source of his greatest disappointment.
A work that belongs to the genre called awit or Romansang Metrical.
12 syllables
399 stanzas
This work shows a class
love
One of Balagtas' main goals in writing "Florante and Laura" was to express his love for freedom, appreciation for true love, and the fight against evil.
The use of characters in the work, such as Florante and Laura, is an artistic meditation on the nature of good and evil in human life. Behind his poetic style, political and social themes can be seen, such as the hatred and defeat of just people against unjust officials.
"Florante and Laura" is a colorful and complex work that has helped enrich Philippine literature. Through it, there was a deeper understanding of the themes of good versus evil, and the importance of true love and standing up for principles.