Chapter 16: Sisa
Sisa prepared dinner for her two boys, Basilio and Crispin.
Unfortunately, her husband came home and ate the dinner prepared for her sons. After
dinner, her husband asked about the boys that made Sisa happy. She pleaded him to stay
and wait for the boys but he did not obliged. He asked her to make sure that she set aside
P1 from Basilio’s salary for him.
Sisa cried when her husband left but the thought of her sons’ arrival overcame her
sadness. She waited, and waited until midnight until she heard Basilio’s desperate voice
and knock at the door.
Notes:
Sisa life is full of tragedy and misery. Sisa’s martyrdom was typical during that time.
Although, most Filipino women have changed their views on their roles in the society,
there are still Sisa’s in the society from all walks of life. The Philippine government
created a Commission that protects the welfare and rights of women.
Questions/Statement for Discussions:
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Prove that Sisa is a beautiful woman.
What are some of the tragedies in her life?
Describe her husband.
Who gives happiness to Sisa?
That evening, what did Sisa do prepare the arrival of her children? What happened
that was not in her plan?
6. Did the father show any concern for his children? Prove.
7. Choose one event in this chapter that you would like to change if you are to write the
scenes differently.