by story mertinés 1. What is the point of view used in the story? Lift some lines to prove your point. 2. What scenes in the story show something about local color? Cite at least 5. 3. Discuss the plot of the story. Identify exposition, rising action, climax, denouement, and resolution. 4. Do you think, Richard, as a character, no longer values his hometown and its values? Is that why he had to remember? 5. Why is it significant that Richard as a motivational speaker fluent in English? Why is it significant that Richard is irritated with Totoy's English? 6. What do you think are the insights of the story about the old country, or the province? What are its insights about modern Filipinos? Do you agree or disagree? ​