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Jessica Zafra

Jessica Zafra's theory, 'My Own Theory of Devolution,' critiques the effects of alcohol consumption on human behavior and health, contrasting it with Darwin's theory of evolution. Through humor and personal observation, Zafra highlights the detrimental stages of drunkenness, particularly within Filipino culture, and warns of the potential long-term consequences of excessive drinking. The critique emphasizes the need for awareness and moral limits to combat addiction and promote healthier choices.

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Jessica Zafra

Jessica Zafra's theory, 'My Own Theory of Devolution,' critiques the effects of alcohol consumption on human behavior and health, contrasting it with Darwin's theory of evolution. Through humor and personal observation, Zafra highlights the detrimental stages of drunkenness, particularly within Filipino culture, and warns of the potential long-term consequences of excessive drinking. The critique emphasizes the need for awareness and moral limits to combat addiction and promote healthier choices.

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A Critique: My Own Theory of Devolution by Jessica Zafra

Submitted by: Hannah Grace S. Ranan

Submitted to: Mr. Eljess Rey B. Cadiz

Reading and Writing


"Drinking alcohol will make you less human," Jessica Zafra said in her theory,
entitled My Own Theory of Devolution. It's the opposite of the theory of Charles
Darwin, which is evolution. Jessica Zafra is a Filipino and a famous writer
internationally. She received a Palanca Award for her short stories and a National
Book Award for her essays. This theory she made became popular because of her
wit and commentary on various aspects of Filipino culture and society. The reason
for this theory that she made is quite awareness to the people who drink alcohol; it
can kill you little by little until you are stuck in a rock stage. Zafra addresses issues
and observations, using humor as a tool to provoke thought and reflection on the
state of society around her.

Zafra's work is appropriate since she uses her environmental observation, perhaps
her experience of getting drunk helped gather data and come up with the idea of
devolution, yet it's pretty accurate as she mentioned those stages, especially the fish
stages, which symbolize how alcohol kills you in a little way. In addition, most
Filipinos are really into drinking alcohol; they will never stop drinking until their bodies
just surrender. Furthermore, she mentioned the stages, which really had bad effects
on the health of every individual. It's not just a stage; it's a sign. If you abuse your
body with alcohol all the time, it might become a rock for a lifetime. In the politician
stage, it is also dangerous; you will unconsciously reveal your darkest secrets or
your friend secrets, which might lead to chaos .Those who witnessed that someone
was getting drunk may also have reached the same conclusion as the author. It
depends on the people's knowledge about the effects of drinking alcohol; if they
knew, they might be worrying so much and have the same conclusion as the author.
This theory is something that creates an argument if the reader does not deeply
understand it, due to the exclamatory or figurative words. To those people who really
comprehend the theory, lucky for them. It raises awareness among everyone about
the need to avoid drinking too much alcohol.

This literary piece has a dark humor due to the delivery of the stages. Most Filipinos
behave like this, which is really bad. They will always want the pleasure that causes
addiction that's why we need morals and limitations in life because they help us
make the right decisions and figure out on our own what is wrong and right in every
dilemma we've faced.
A Critique: My Own
Theory of Devolution by
Jessica Zafra

Submitted by: Hannah Grace S. Ranan

Submitted to: Sir Eljess Rey B. Cadiz

Reading and Writing Skills

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