Name Dropping
This is the main protagonist who travels to the Philippines to uncover the truth about his cousin.
Jay
The U.S. State that Jay and his family lives before he travels abroad.
Michigan
What is Jay doing when he first learns about Jun's death from his father?
Playing video games
"Sometimes I feel that growing up is slowly peeling back these layers of lies".
Metaphor
_____said, "Your parents are already among our most generous donors. Your tatay is a quiet man, but he is not without a heart. For years he also paid the school fees for many of our cousins' children."
Tita Chato
Jay’s cousin whose mysterious death drives the story.
Jun
The country Jay travels to in order to investigate Jun’s death.
Phillipines
Who does Jay open up to at the end of the novel, hoping to rebuild their relationship so that they don’t end up estranged.
His father
“My guilt sits on my chest like a concrete block.”
Simile
_____said, "I want to go back to the Philippines. I'd like to see more of the country. Learn more of its history. More Tagalog, maybe some Bikol."
Jay
This family member initially avoids discussing Jun’s death and resists Jay’s questions. This character is suspected to have part in Jun's death.
Tito Maning
The controversial government campaign central to the novel’s conflict.
The War on Drugs
Jay finds out that Jun had confessed to ______________ shortly before his death, revealing his fear and the reality of his situation.
Tito Danilo
“It feels like the whole world is watching me fall apart.”
Hyperbole
_____said, "You wasted today sleeping, so I am thinking Grace can take you to some of our historical sites tomorrow. I am thinking your tatay has taught you nothing about our history."
Tito Maning
When Jay first arrives in the Philippines, this character treats him with cold suspicion and seems to be ignoring Jun’s death as much as their mother and father are. However, Jay later learns that they often disobey their father's orders.
Grace
The major city where much of Jay’s investigation takes place.
Manila
What website was Jun running?
Gising Na Ph!
“Bright buildings blur by.”
Alliteration
_____said, "I forgot you're Filipino. You're basically white. Sorry, dude."
Seth
This character used to be a lawyer and now runs an organization that helps girls escape trafficking. One of their clients was Reyna, who later fell in love with Jun.
Tita Chato
This type of location is where many victims of the drug war are found, often anonymously.
The streets or slums
When Jay awakens in the middle of the night in "A Visit," he sees a man with what over his head in his room
A Burlap Sack
“Jeepneys roar past, horns blaring, engines rumbling.”
Imagery
_____said, "Seriously, Kuya, do not forget to put the key back."
Angel