A_Picture's_Worth In-class Exercise

1.When was this photo taken? May 22, 1978
2.Who took the photo? His relative
3.Where was this photo taken? Phillipines
4.Why was this photo taken? Because of his mother's birthday
5.Why is this photo meaningful for the writer? This is the only photo that they have with family after their house was burned. He wish I had family photos from the past
6.What is the story behind this photo? He was upset because he and his family was separated and it is impossible to get back.
7.Who are the character in the story? His parents and siblings.
8.Where is the setting? Philippines
9.What are the series of Events? May 22, 1978 they had this picture on his mother's birthday when he was a child. His brother and one of his sisters was sent to Canada before he was born he never known of them.In April of 1981, their house in the Philippines burned down.Then he and his family estranged. He wanted to go back the past but it was too difficult.
10.What is the 'tension' generated in the story? He and his family were no longer live together.
11.What is the climax in the story? In April of 1981, their house in the Philippines burned down and nothing left but this photo.
12.What is the resolution? No, and he still feel sorrow.
13.What is the message behind the story? Cherish the time with your family and be closed to them.