FOOTNOTE TO YOUTH

THEME-
Early teen marriage and how hastily decision-making can affect one’s life. It talks about the
reality of today’s generation, how rushing on things like marriage is something we must think twice and
thoroughly. It must be planned.  We don't need to rush these things. We just have to enjoy our life
because things never happen the same way twice. We have to wait for there is always a right time for
everything. One decision can make a lifetime change.
Also, the story is the juxtaposition of the regrets and rueful knowledge that often come with
adulthood with the naive joy of youth. This makes the story represent the circle of life in a way, showing
how matters travel in a complete circle, ultimately repeating themselves.

POINT OF VIEW –
The author uses a third or omniscient point of view. The reader distinguishes about the reaction
and feelings of the characters in the story. This style of writing allows for free movement and more
information in less time. 

PLOT –

It is all about a 17 year old man named Dodong who can’t wait to marry Teang. He was hesitant
to tell it to his parents. But he ask permission to his father and then he allowed him. He thinks they are old
enough to take on this responsibility, Then they've got married and lived together. Teang gave birth to
Blas. Blas was not Dodong’s only child. More children came to them. but after they have several children
they both bemoan the dissolution of their youth and the dreams that came along with it. Teang wonders
how things could have been if she'd married another of her suitors. Then one night the eighteen year old
Blas also wants to marry Tona. Like what Dodong did when he was 17 was the one that Blas also did.
Dodong allowed Blas to marry Tona but deep down inside he felt sad and sorry.