Bread of Salt

Bread of SaltSetting:PlaceBakeshopDon Estebans houseSchoolStreetTime1930s, Philippines

Point of view:First Person

Characters:14 year old boy (Protagonist)Aida - object of Alberts affectionPete Saez the guy who invites then boy to join his bandGrandfather and Grandmother of AlbertAuntJosefina and Alicia Aidas cousinDon Esteban- J & As fatherMr. CustodioStory: Bread of SaltHe was given 15 centavos by her grandmother. He went to the bakeshop to buy pan de sal.He always finds his way to catch a glimpse on the old Spaniard's house.He learned that Aida is the Spaniard's niece.Because of his young love for Aida, he made himself stronger and more capable of things.

Story: Bread of SaltMr. Custodio became aware of his development in his violin lessonsPete Saez invited him to join the Minviluz Orchestra, his private band.His mind begin to think of the things that he will going to do with the money.His aunt didn't approved of him being a musician.He planned on giving Aida a brooch.

Story: Bread of SaltDecember afternoon, Pete was at the door of their classroom. Pete was as if to tell him a secret.He returned to their classroom and happily greeted everyone. He also approached Aida.He asked Aida if she is going out of town, he discovered that Aida will stay for the Holiday.The appointed evening came, the band gathered quietly at Don Esteban's gate.The asalto began.He saw Aida.Story: Bread of SaltAlicia and Josefina joined the band. At last, Pete Saez signaled them that it was eating time.He wrapped the egg-yolk things in a napkin and stuffed it in his pocket.Someone talked to him and it turned out to be Aida.Aida told him that if he could wait, she will give him a big package of food until the guests are gone. He felt embarrassed as Aida saw what he did.Story: Bread of SaltHe walked away to the nearest door and throw the egg-yolk thing. He heard his Grandmother calling him. The party ended at 1 am and they walked home with their instruments.Pete accompanied him half of the way home. They stopped at the bake shop.He bought himself a pan de salRising Action: When the fourteen year old boy started to learn and master playing violin. Conflict: When his aunt doesnt support him to perform in public or parties because the musicians are the last to eat during parties. (Man vs. Society, Man vs. Circumstances) Climax: When Aida caught him packing some of the food in the party. Falling action: When the fourteen year old throw away the food that he packed. Resolution: The boy realized that like a pan de sal he is still not yet ready to face reality.Themes:Love betSocial statusAcceptancePerseveranceAbout the title: The Bread of SaltBecause it all started when he was buying pan de sal every morning in the bakery near the great Spanish house where his mestiza classmate Aida lived and where he begun to fall in love with Aida.Simple comforts in times of pain or when our hopes are dashedAwakening him to go back to reality