1. What problems of the "sacadas" are reflected in this play?

Problems of the "sacadas" are reflected in the play includes their hardships in their labor, their
low pay, the inability to form labor unions, and so much more.

2. Why do you think is this play set during the Christmas season? What is the significance of Christmas
to the development of the theme of the play?

Christmas is one of the most joyful seasons of the year where gather around the table with lots
delicious food to share with each other. It is also where family members exchange gifts to each other.
The play was set during Christmas to show us that there are families, as seen with the family in the play,
who can’t even eat three meals a day. It is an eye-opener to the viewers and audiences that this
situation really happens in the reality.

3. Do you agree with some people's contention that "sacadas" are lazy people?

I don’t agree some people’s contention that "sacadas" are lazy people because it is not right to
generalize these hardworking group of people. It might be true that there are some who are lazy but we
can’t deny the fact that being a “sacada” requires a lot of effort. We will not understand their situation
unless we walk in their shoes.

4. What Negrense values are reflected in the play?

Negrense values that are reflected in the play includes finding happiness despite of poverty,
being optimistic, and having faith to God enough to trust that there is a purpose to everything that
happens in our life.

5. Which part of the play had the greatest impact to you? Briefly explain your answer.

For me, the part of the play that had the greatest impact on me was when one of the children
woke up because of hunger and asks the mother for food, suddenly there was a scratching sound heard
coming from the roof. The mother told the child to go back to sleep as it may be an “aswang”, then the
child asked the mother to catch it so they can eat it. This can be a humorous scene; however, it depicts a
painful truth of how hard the lives is of a “sacada” and their family. I can’t imagine how their difficulties
are and this part makes me hope that one day, change should come to them, a change for the better.