Guide Questions:

1. What did you feel after reading the story? Why did you feel that way?
- The story felt realistic and relatable. The story is all about the sacrifices of a mother who is
willing to endure all for the sake of providing a convenient life to her family.

2. The title of the play is "Waiting," what are they waiting for? Why is this ironic?
- The waiting is a play by a family brought together because of the conditions under which a
mother wants to give her children a decent life. It’s all about fighting and staying strong in a
nation far from home, but knowing that this is all for your family and a better future for
them.

3. There is a juxtaposition of tuna salad with all of the other Filipino dishes. Why? What does
this mean?
- For me this statement means that there is always a comparison between a tuna salad with
all of the other Filipino dishes or between dishes of other countries with all of the other
Filipino dishes

4. Were you surprised at the kind of food Miguel had to eat once he got to Canada? Why?
How is this different from your expectations?
- Yes, because we are used to eat 3 different meal here in the Philippines that’s why Miguel
needs to adjust in their living in Canada.
5. How do you feel toward Roberto? Why did Roberto do what he did?
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6. After saying "sakripisyo," why does Isabel say, "Blessed are the poor for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven"? What is it about this particular scene that is uniquely Filipino?
7. In the play, a Canadian woman tells her daughter, "This is why you have to study hard, my
love. Because otherwise you'll end up just like her." What does this mean? What does this
reveal about how some Canadians feel about Filipinos?
8. How do you feel toward Miguel? Why do you feel that way?
9. What does Miguel want? Can Isabel ever give it to him? Why or why not?
10. Why is Miguel being difficult? Is lt just because he's a teenager? Explain your answer