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What is happening in the story (PLOT) and what is its primary CONFLICT?

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What is happening in the story (PLOT) and what is its primary CONFLICT?

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We are first introduced by our main character Michael Tejada. Who in the past, used to be fat and was left alone since his wife has passed away. Now he looks better and feels a tiny bit more confident in himself, and soon meets a woman who he finds attractive. He is also a WHO field reporter who will be arranging and spearheading a conference in regards to the water crisis that has been reported to set major setbacks in the world. After the conference, he then meets up with the woman who is also a reporter and lays in bed with her, Mike tells her about the possible “end of our world.”

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When and where can this story have taken place? How can you describe the social and cultural conditions in which the story takes place (SETTING)? 

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When and where can this story have taken place? How can you describe the social and cultural conditions in which the story takes place (SETTING)? 

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It is ahead of time, not enough for us to see massive technological change but enough to be able to make claims like these which can help the people prepare for crises like these.

The conference itself took place in Asia, specifically the Philippines. In addition to this Filipinos are conceived to be polite and welcoming hosts which makes me believe that the conference itself was well-organized and was held well.

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Who are the major persons involved in the story? How would you describe them?

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Who are the major persons involved in the story? How would you describe them?

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As mentioned before, Michael Tejada plays a big part in this short story, and all throughout we can see his inner insecurity and his longing for affection. He is also very reliant on people (lonely) and is very well-organized and prepared.

Another character that played an important role was Marisol who was the reporter. Marisol was also the woman that Michael found attractive in the story. Throughout the story, we go through their first encounter and their "last" with Michael. Unlike Michael, Marisol was more professional, and rarely engages in any conversation.

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What do you think is the short story/work of fiction trying to say? What is the story’s message?

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What do you think is the short story/work of fiction trying to say? What is the story’s message?

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The story contains a lot of hidden messages which can be found if you look at it in different perspectives. But the one that struck me the most would be the fact that it is difficult to deal with certain issues by yourself and sometimes you need that certain someone, who in this case became Marisol for Mike, to take care of you and who makes you feel comfortable enough to let go. With the world to come to an end, at least Marisol will always be there for Mike and vice-versa. Just like what Peter has told Mike, “Don’t be alone when the end comes. That’s key. Everything else is just noise.”

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Do you think that your chosen text is relevant to the world today? Why or why not?

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Do you think that your chosen text is relevant to the world today? Why or why not?

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From my perspective, yes this text is still relevant to our context of our world today since you can see the consequences that countries or officials has made in the past. Their consequences are slowly creeping up on them and by the time they notice it, it might be too late to fix it. Just like how other countries started getting affected by the water crisis when it started in North America and spread all the way to Asia. Although it is a big assumption we can still see officials not listening or are disregarding evidence which proves that certain problems may arise from this if not fixed. One ongoing fight and example would be climate change.

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Seeing the text and the world in each other: What do you think the short story/poem/essay tells us about the world? How is our world reflected in and by this short story/poem/essay? 

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Seeing the text and the world in each other: What do you think the short story/poem/essay tells us about the world? How is our world reflected in and by this short story/poem/essay? 

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The world can be foolish at times, sometimes they do actions that may seem harmless but might cause bigger consequences in the long run.

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What are your personal thoughts, comments, and reactions to the short story/poem/essay you chose? In what ways does your chosen text resonate with you?

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What are your personal thoughts, comments, and reactions to the short story/poem/essay you chose? In what ways does your chosen text resonate with you?

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The story itself was difficult to follow the first time but you start to understand what the story is after once you read it the second time since it opens up a lot more avenues that you can explore in the story. But the importance of time is what struck me the most, especially since I am still young and I have so far been contemplating on what I have been doing with my precious time ever since.