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Chester Byron A.

Balota
BSED 3C
Module 3 – Phil Lit

Engaging Activities
Directions: Identify the elements of prose in the given story.

Elements Answer
Main Characters Alfredo Salazar
Esperanza
Julia Salas
Don Julian
Judge Del Valle
Dona Adella
Calixta
Dionisio
Vicente
Brigida Simuy
Carmen
Setting Alfredo’s room
Don Julian’s House
Martinez’ House
Calle Real
House of Judge del Valle

Type of Plot In Media Res


Type of Conflict Man vs Himself
Point of View 3rd person POV
Theme Forbidden Love
Responsibility

Performance Tasks
PT 1 Directions: Supply the answer on Freytag’s pyramid. Answer the pyramid briefly and in
your own words.

The calm Alfredo argued with the humble


Esperanza over their opposing viewpoints
on what appears to be an unethical deed
committed by Calixta. As a result,
Esperanza alluded at not being the one to
leave where she was, instead of not being
the one who finds another.

After being so much in love with


Esperanza, his emotions faded; with Julia, Because the wedding occurred, he opted
he felt as vital as a calm guy could be. He not to breach his commitment in order to
tried to convey his feelings the night prevent social embarrassment. A few
before Julia's departure, but the years later, his profession required him to
connection was still lacking. travel to the town where Julia, who is still
unmarried, resides.

Alfredo is thinking about the mess he


created of his love life after hearing
Carmen and Don Julian's chat regarding He discovered that the solutions to his
his relationship with Ezperanza. At the "what if" inquiries no longer piqued his
same time in his journey, he met the curiosity; he recognized that he had been
innocent and naive Julia Salas, with whom staring up into a dead star the entire
he fell in love and discovered what he time.
was missing.
Understanding Direct Assessment
Directions: Identify the symbolism in the short story and explain what they symbolize.

Symbolism Meaning
Dead Stars Symbolizes Alfredo dream of romance with
Julia, he thought it was love but sooner or
later found out that his affection from Julia is
fading.
Alfredo It symbolizes the human flaw particular of
men, prone to make mistakes, sometimes
confuse of their feelings.
Esperanza It symbolizes hope and devotion of a woman
to their partner, it also symbolizes that
woman can be easily manipulated by the
regenerative virtue of the society

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