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    Manuel Chadrain (Footnote To Youth)

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    Dodong is a 17-year-old boy who wants to marry Teang. His father questions if he is too young for marriage. Dodong marries Teang anyway and they have a child, realizing the responsibility of parenthood at a young age. The story examines the complexities of youth and early marriage in a rural Filipino setting, highlighting how impulsive decisions can lead to suffering. It explores the characters' emotional journey and uses symbols like a river to represent the irreversible flow of time.

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    Manuel Chadrain (Footnote To Youth)

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    Dodong is a 17-year-old boy who wants to marry Teang. His father questions if he is too young for marriage. Dodong marries Teang anyway and they have a child, realizing the responsibility of parenthood at a young age. The story examines the complexities of youth and early marriage in a rural Filipino setting, highlighting how impulsive decisions can lead to suffering. It explores the characters' emotional journey and uses symbols like a river to represent the irreversible flow of time.

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    FOOTNOTE TO YOUTH NI JOSE GARCIA

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    MANUEL CHADRAIN (FOOTNOTE TO YOUTH)

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    Dodong is a 17-year-old boy who wants to marry Teang. His father questions if he is too young for marriage. Dodong marries Teang anyway and they have a child, realizing the responsibility of parenthood at a young age. The story examines the complexities of youth and early marriage in a rural Filipino setting, highlighting how impulsive decisions can lead to suffering. It explores the characters' emotional journey and uses symbols like a river to represent the irreversible flow of time.

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    Manuel Chadrain (Footnote To Youth)

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    Dodong is a 17-year-old boy who wants to marry Teang. His father questions if he is too young for marriage. Dodong marries Teang anyway and they have a child, realizing the responsibility of parenthood at a young age. The story examines the complexities of youth and early marriage in a rural Filipino setting, highlighting how impulsive decisions can lead to suffering. It explores the characters' emotional journey and uses symbols like a river to represent the irreversible flow of time.

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    NAME: MANUEL, CHADRAIN F.

    GRADE: 12 - ST.PETER

    PLOT THE STORY “FOOTNOTE TO YOUTH”

    A. CHARACTERS AND THEIR ROLE


    DUDONG
    Main character of the story who got married at the age of 17
    TEANG
    Regretted marrying at an early age
    BLAS
    Dodong and Teang’s oldest son who followed their footsteps in the end. Blas
    contemplated to marry Tena when he was 18.
    LUCIO
    Teang’s other suitor who got married after she did and who’s childless until now
    TENA
    Woman whom Blas wants to marry.

    B. SETTING
    The setting of the story is at a farm.
    C. PLOT
    1. INTRODUCTION
    DUDONG, a 17 years old boy wants to have a wife named TEANG.
    2. RISING ACTION
    When DUDONG is about to tell to his father that he is marrying TEANG, he is
    confused in his choice, his father asked if he should get married.
    Another conflict is when DUDONG’S father discussed on his age and said that he is
    too young to get married.
    3. CLIMAX
    When Dodong saw her wife in the “papag” with his firstborn child. He heard his
    baby’s cry that pierced him queerly. He could not control the swelling happiness in him.
    4. FALLING ACTION
    When Dodong comes to a realization that early marriage can ruin one’s life. Dodong
    had seven children. He is not only ashamed in front of his parents for his youthful paternity,
    but also gets angry at himself because the birth of so many children could not be helped.
    5. ENDING
    In the end, they both get married and begin a hopeful journey together. The next
    year Teang gives birth to their first child. This reality hits them hard. They are teen parents
    and realize the enormity of their responsibility.
    6. TONE
    The general theme for this story is youth must triumph now. Love must triumph
    now. As long ago did youth and love triumph for Dodong and then life.
    7. MODE
    The mode of the story is leniency, regret and pity.

    8. MORAL OF THE STORY


    Marriage is something that is taken seriously. Because marriage aside from being a
    sacrament is something that is full of responsibilities. When you decide to get married and
    you do marry someone, there is no turning back.

    D. POINT OF VIEW
    The point of view of the story is a 3rd person view story.
    E. CRITIQUE (3 paragraphs)
    Footnote to Youth delves into the complexities of youth and marriage in a rural Filipino
    setting. It captures the impulsive nature of young love and the consequences of early marriages.
    The story effectively highlights the theme of youth’s impatience and the desire for instant
    gratification. However, it also reveals how such impulsive decisions can lead to suffering and
    regret later in life. The author’s choice of setting adds authenticity to the narrative, making it
    relatable to readers who may have encountered similar situations.

    The characters In the story are well-crafted, and their motivations are explored in depth.
    Dodong, the protagonist, represents the impulsive and impatient nature of youth, while Teang
    embodies the societal pressures and expectations placed on young women. The story showcases
    their emotional journey as they grapple with the consequences of their early marriage. Villa’s
    exploration of their emotions and internal conflicts adds depth to the narrative and allows
    readers to empathize with the characters.

    Footnote to Youth employs symbolism effectively to convey its themes. The river, which
    represents the flow of time and life’s inexorable progression, is a central motif in the story. This
    symbol underscores the irreversible nature of decisions made in youth. Additionally, the story
    touches on themes such as parental expectations, the generation gap, and the clash between
    tradition and modernity. These themes provide a thought-provoking backdrop for the characters’
    experiences.

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