T he story entitled "Tata Selo" by Rogelio Sikat depicts the life of a farmer who only wanted to farm his land that was sold to the captain due to his ill wife. In his daily life, he consistently demonstrates that, despite his age, he is still capable of farming. He chose to work because he aspired to retrieve their land but the lack of money hinders him. Until one day, he killed the captain who underestimated his skills and caned him for pleading not to be replaced. He was jailed like a bird singing for freedom while the people looked on as if they are watching a beast in a zoo. He was despised, condemned and judged without knowing his side of story. . I n today's society, the character of Tata Selo portrays the weak, helpless, inferior, and poor. It also reflects those who have been deprived of justice, liberty and the chance of living a life that they deserve. Most of the time these people are maltreated by the government officials who should be the model