The day the Dancers came
what is the message of the story
there is a sense of belongingness
what is the denouement in the story?
when Dr. Lazaro and Ben are on their way home, Dr. Lazaro realized everything around him- the town, the people, his family, his faith, love and time that it was long gone.
When did the climax happened?
lenten season
RISING ACTION
when she was actually planning to abort the baby so she wondered if she can ask the abortionist’s address from Wilma.
what does it symbolize?
youthful innocence, hard work, responsibility
what is the difference between olfactory imagery and tactile imagery
olfactory- smell
tactile- touch
what point of view was used?
what is the symbolization of dead stars
dead stars symbolize things that are present but left unspoken
What does portent means
something important or calamitous is going to happen.
He often unseen and taken for granted, is only truly noticed after his death, highlighting the societal neglect of working children.
newspaper boy
what is the rising action in the story?
he need to preserve the memories from his hometown caused the rising conflict
of the story. Due to his homesickness and some personal issues, Fil made it a habit to record any
sound that he may find necessary to preserve for they resemble memories that he might not hear
again with the experiences abound therein after a long period. The rising conflict happened when
Fil mistakenly deleted his entire recordings in the pursuit of making Tony hear the performance of
the dancers
What is the story about?
about a doctor who does not believe in faith, love, and time.
is there a writing style? if yes, what is it?
Flowery language
What are the filipino cultures or beliefs was presented in the story
beliefs
end of the world
who is the author of the poem?
Lamberto Antonio
theme of the story?
friendship, cultural identity, assimilation, and the challenges faced by immigrants in preserving their heritage.
what is the exposition in the story?
when Dr. Lazaro had a view of stars, the country darkness, the lights on the distant highway at the edge of town.
what does Esperanza symbolizes?
dutiful, conventional life and societal expectations; she represents the safe, predictable choice that Alfredo feels obligated to make, even if his heart truly lies with another woman, Julia, who is seen as the "star" that is beyond reach.
who are the 2 suspected fathers?
Laurence and ramon
When was it written
Martial Law
How did the US colonists view collaboration?
as survival rather than political will.
during what time was it written?
Age of Globalozation
What conflict did Alfredo experienced?
Man vs. Society
Literature under this, is characterized by a significant shift towards greater freedom of expression, exploring a wider range of socio-political themes, and a diversification in creative writing.
EDSA Democracy
How did the newspaper boy die?
victim of reckless driver