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What is the resolution of the story dead stars?
RESOLUTION. Dead Star- symbolizes Alfredo’s dream of romance with Julia. He thought there was love, but it was just like a star whose shine could actually be the leftover traveling light.
Who is Alfonso in dead stars?
Alfredo Salazar is a lawyer and the main character in the story. He is the love of the life of Esperanza. They have been together for four years and meant to get married in May.
What dead star means?
Dead Stars’ means memories of the past. That people sometimes look at it for a while and realize that it has already been dead, already vanished. The story was told in the 3rd person point of view. The author played as the storyteller in the short story.
What is the plot of ” dead stars ” by Paz Marquez?
Alfredo continues to visit the judge, quickly developing feelings for Julia. Despite his feelings for Julia, Alfredo marries Esperanza. Eight years later, he meets Julia once again. At that point, he realizes that he is no longer in love with Julia and that what he once felt for her has become like a “dead star.”
When did Paz marque Benitez write Dead Stars?
The short story Dead Stars, written in 1925 has a significant place in Philippine English Literature as it gives birth to modern English writing in Philippine. At that time, English was newly introduced and the writers were struggling hard while using English as a medium of expression. Dead Stars is the masterpiece of Paz Marque Benitez.
What is the theme of the book Dead Stars?
THEME The story “Dead Stars” by Paz Marquez Benitez is conveying the theme that pertains to forbidden love. It says that forbidden love is only apparent and its banes haunt the person until such time he realizes his faults.
Who is Paz Marquez and what did she do?
Paz Márquez-Benítez was a writer, teacher and editor who lived from 1894 until 1983. In addition to “Dead Stars,” she wrote one other short story, “A Night in the Hills.” Despite her small body of work, she is considered an important writer, as she was the first to write in English in the Philippines.