Childhood past

1.When was this photo taken?

May 22, 1978. It was Henry's mother’s birthday and Henry was 8 years old at the time.

2.Who took the photo?

It doesn't tell us.

3.Where was this photo taken?

In Phillipines

4.Why was this photo taken?

Because it was Author's mother's birthday.

5.Why is this photo meaningful for the writer?

Because this was the only one that survived in burned down house.

6.What is the story behind this photo?

It's a important memory for him.

7.Who are the character in the story?

Autho's father,mother,sister,and himself.

8.Where is the setting?

In Phillipines

9.What are the series of Events?

Author's house in the Philippines burned down, a lot of photos of his childhood and his parents in the early years of their marriage were gutted.

10.What is the 'tension' generated in the story?

Although the author have moved to Canada in 1984, it was difficult for he to think of two other siblings as family.

11.What is the climax in the story?

In April of 1981, the author's house in the Philippines burned down, most of the things they owned were gutted.

12.What is the resolution?

They can get some time to gether together.

13.What is the message behind the story?

We should treasure the time being with our family. And we can also take some pictures to memorize.





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