My Countryman Stevan

My Countryman Stevan

My Countryman Stevan By Silverio Baltasar

1.   Unfamiliar words 
2.  . Consulate- the office of the consul 
3.  Clavicle- the collarbone 
4.  Intimate- having a close relationship 
5.  Inquisitive- about other people 
6.  Sprouting- a young plants 
7.  Bump- a rounded lump 
8. . Sparse- thinly scatter 
9. . Peel- as does skin
10.  . Sheen- brightness 
11. . Chapped- to crack 
12. . Fuzz- a mass of fine light hair or similar substance 
13.  Slouched- walk or sit with bent back and head and shoulders sloping inwards 
14. . Flipped- to turn over lightly but sharply 
15.  Propped- to support 
16. . Embroidery- the act of adding interesting 
17. . Nodding – to bow the head slightly 
18. . Exasperated- to make angry 
19. . Prosperity- success 
20. . Prestige- high reputation 
21. . Massive- big and heavy 
22. . Democrat- one who believe in democracy 
23.  Pestilence- any deadly disease that spreads quickly 
24. . Shivered- to tremble 

 II. Essence of the story:

             My countryman Stevan is a short story about a Filipino who lived in America with his wife and son.

 III. Setting

            a. Place Los Angeles- San Lorenzo- Albay- California- Philippines- America
            b. Time Four years- on sunset- five years- last year- one day- in the morning- every ten years- a month- season

 IV. Characters
1. Esteban Ramos
2. Mrs. Ramos
3. Dr. Benitez
4. Mr. Ben
5. Ric

 V. Characterization
 1. Mr. Esteban Ramos is the countryman who lived in the state.
2. Mrs. Ramos is the wife of Mr. Esteban Ramos.
3. Dr. Benitez is a doctor and a close friend of Mr. & Mrs. Ramos.
4. Mr. Ben is the countryman who visits the house of Ramos.
5. Ric is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Ramos

 VI. Plot
          The story evolved around the travel of Ben in L.A. in which he met there two Filipinos. Dr. Benitez, a Filipina whom her 4 years stay in the foreign land changes her a lot, and Mr. Esteban Ramos who was described by Dr. Benitez as Pinoy, a countryman of the lower class, laborer, uneducated and usually a farmer’s son who look a job abroad for an adventure. The story shows mostly the hospitality of Mr. Ramos. He accepts every visitor who came to his house with great joy even though they tend to forget about him after their visit.

 VII. Point of View Silverio Baltasar

 VIII. Theme
 1. Hospitality is one of the best traits that will identify a true Filipino.
2. Hardwork pays

 IX. Summary of the Story
              My countryman Stevan is a short story about a Filipino who lived in America with his wife and son. The story evolved around the travel of Ben in L.A. in which he met there two Filipinos. Dr. Benitez, a Filipina whom her 4 years stay in the foreign land changes her a lot, and Mr. Esteban Ramos who was described by Dr. Benitez as Pinoy, a countryman of the lower class, laborer, uneducated and usually a farmer’s son who look a job abroad for an adventure. The story shows mostly the hospitality of Mr. Ramos. He accepts every visitor who came to his house with great joy even though they tend to forget about him after their visit. Hospitality is one of the best traits that will identify a true Filipino.

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