The World is an Apple

By: Alberto Florentino

Author
• Alberto Florentino is a Filipino playwright and
book publisher. His most famous work is The
World is an Apple.
• Born July 28, 1931
• Earned his first Palanca award in 1954.
Characters
• Mario – Hardworking husband of
Gloria
• Gloria – Mario’s wife
• Tita – The sick daughter of Gloria
and Mario
• Pablo – Friend of Mario
Setting
• At their house
Summary
Mario’s family is poor. One night when
Mario got home, Gloria asked for some
money for their household needs but Mario
said he does not have any money with him.
Gloria did not believe Mario and insisted to
know the truth. So Mario told his wife the
truth that he was fired from his job because
of stealing an apple for Tita. In the end,
Mario left Gloria to go back in doing his
old habits with Pablo.
PuToPovIa
Purpose – To enlighten everyone
about the struggles other people
are experiencing.
Tone – Sad and Depressed
Point of view – Third Person
Intended audience – Everyone