1. Identify the main characters and describe each.
Amanda Bartolome - mother of a middle-class family who has
five young sons. A loving mother and wife.
Jullian - wife of Amanda.Hardworking but cannot discipline
his sons.
Isagani – Womanizing that realize his wrong decision and
correct it.
Jules-eldest in the family and a matured son. He is also a
good son with principle in life. He is also a good model that fights for his
right and don’t just escape to his responsibilities as a citizen of his
country.
Jason =Julian's favorite among his children. a typical
teenager.. He was a constant failure in school, albeit his problems were
self-inflicted.
Emmanuel- He wanted to become a writer, a noble profession. He
wants also a peaceful revolution through writing.
2. Identify the different conflicts.
Man vs. Society=because many people in the country fight the martial law for
independence.Man vs. Man- because the main character Amanda and Julian fight for the issue if Amanda go to work.
Man vs. self-because at first Amanda want to have work but he cannot say it to Julian.
3. Among the characters who can you relate to most and why?
For me, it is Jules because he fight for his principles and didn’t back out on her decision. He helps his friends without knowing him well and he also love his family.
4. What is the lesson of the story?
Moral lesson: we should mold our children to fight our country and teach them the right way to do it. As a son we should sometimes listen to our parents not only in our self. Fight for your rights and don’t be a traitor like domeng in the story. Love your family, support them and help them to correct their wrong decisions. Be a good citizen in your country.
5. If you were living during martial law era what is your contribution to the Philippines?
If I am living during the martial law I will do my responsibility as a citizen’s and will fight for my freedom. I will join the rebellion if necessary to achieve peace in the country.
