My Countryman Stevan
My Countryman Stevan By Silverio Baltasar
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.
- Unfamiliar words
- . Consulate- the office of the consul
- Clavicle- the collarbone
- Intimate- having a close relationship
- Inquisitive- about other people
- Sprouting- a young plants
- Bump- a rounded lump
- . Sparse- thinly scatter
- . Peel- as does skin
- . Sheen- brightness
- . Chapped- to crack
- . Fuzz- a mass of fine light hair or similar substance
- Slouched- walk or sit with bent back and head and shoulders sloping inwards
- . Flipped- to turn over lightly but sharply
- Propped- to support
- . Embroidery- the act of adding interesting
- . Nodding – to bow the head slightly
- . Exasperated- to make angry
- . Prosperity- success
- . Prestige- high reputation
- . Massive- big and heavy
- . Democrat- one who believe in democracy
- Pestilence- any deadly disease that spreads quickly
- . 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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