Bread of Salt
Setting: A.
Place
B.
Bakeshop Don Esteban’s house School Street
Time
1930’s, Philippines
Point of view: First
Person
Characters: 14 year old boy (Protagonist) • Aida - object of Albert’s affection • Pete Saez – the guy who invites then boy to his band • Grandfather and Grandmother of Albert • Aunt • Josefina and Alicia – Aida’s cousin • Don Esteban- J & A’s father • Mr. Custodio •
Story: Bread of Salt He
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 Salt Mr.
Custodio became aware of his development in his violin lessons Pete Saez invited him to 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 Salt December
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 Salt Alicia
and Josefina ed 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 Salt He
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 sal
Rising Action: When
the fourteen year old boy started to learn and master playing violin.
Conflict: When
his aunt doesn’t 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
bet Social status Acceptance Perseverance
About the title: The Bread of Salt
Because 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 dashed Awakening him to go back to reality