In class Exercise -A picture's worth

1.When was this photo taken?
May 22, 1978

2.Who took the photo?
Henry

3.Where was this photo taken?
Phillipines

4.Why was this photo taken?
Because of writer's mother,it was her birthday.

5.Why is this photo meaningful for the writer?
Because this photo is only one family photo fram the past.

6.What is the story behind this photo?
Writer was born in the Philippines and lived there till 14.He had one other sister and another brother who left the Philippines for Canada before he was born.His parents and sister in the photo were the family he knew. Both his parents are now living in Toronto, not far from where he live. They hardly ever get a visit from his two other siblings. In April of 1981, writer's house in the Philippines burned down, most of the things they owned were gutted including a lot of photos of his childhood and his parents in the early years of their marriage. This was the only one that survived.


7.Who are the character in the story?
Writer's parents and sister.

8.Where is the setting?
Phillipines

9.What are the series of Events?
It was his mother's birthday so they took the picture to memorized.
10.What is the 'tension' generated in the story?
The whole family was seperated.

11.What is the climax in the story?
Their house in the Philippines burned down,because of this accident,photoes almost gutted,it really made writer upset.

12.What is the resolution?
The writer never go back again the place which the photo taken.

13.What is the message behind the story?
The writer is recall his childhood,and he is missing his family ,he want to go back the place which the photo was taken. From this story,I consider childhood is very presure and unforgettable.