Name: Cabibil, Rizty Vallery A.

Section: 12-ABM-Commitment

Subject: 21st Century Literature Date: September 26,2022

Answer the following questions.

1. Who are the characters of the story?

- Agustina Macaraig , Dr. Gerald McAllister, Dr. Jaime Laurel, Mother of Agustina
Macaraig, The Carpenter, The mayor and his wife.

2. How are Ubecan women portrayed?

-Conservative, Lady-like .“The women giggled demurely, covering their mouths

with their hand painted fans or lace handkerchiefs”

3. What is the difference between your portrayal of Filipino

women and how society portrays Filipino women?

- The difference between my portrayal of Filipino women and how society

portrays Filipino women. They prioritize their loved ones and are family-oriented. They
practice religion and superstition as well. Filipino single women are aware that material
possessions do not make them happy. They are content when they are healthy, among
family, and contemplating starting a family of their own. Society portrays Filipino
women as women are strongly tied to their traditional roles as mother, wife, and housekeeper.

4. How did the wife of Dr. McAllister die?

-Consumption (pulmonary tuberculosis).

5. Explain this quote “It pertains to the macho among

Filipino men?
-To elaborate, when referring to Filipino men's capacity for goodness and
humility, the word "macho" is used to describe how well-equipped they are to deal with
any scenario that arises. Because of this, it can be challenging for them to complete all
the labor behind them.