and abrupt cashier? Angela M. Balcita in her essay “The Americano Dream” presented the other side of the American Dream, which did not solely have sunshine and roses. This is the story about a man who sincerely believed in his American dream. He ignored those who doubted this and came to America “in a suit and tie” (222)—confident and in high spirits. But he realized afterwards that there were dark corners and distorted details in the perfect image about his dream. He straddled two worlds and constantly
literature, both in fiction and in nonfiction, Joaquin certainly stakes a claim. A Question of Heroes is no exception to this. Published in 1981, the collection of fourteen essays spans from the beginning of the Revolution even beyond Burgos up to what Joaquin considers to be the end of it all, marked by the death of Artemio Ricarte. The essays are not without the language and texture that is characteristic of Joaquin’s other works but they still hold true to facts that create the structure by which he critiques
the Medical Corps. Later, he went to the Philippines and fulfilled his promises for his own country together with Alice and their friends. I expected that from the start, the story will take place at the Philippines since the main character is a Filipino, but it happened to be in America where he met his lifetime partner (Alice) and his best friend (Bill) that helped him to serve and offer free services to poor people with Alfredo. I can conclude that the story happens in early year of 90s for the
Role of New Media in Modern Culture and explain the role it holds as the role of Power. With the use of several examples in today’s context, this essay aims to define the role of New Media. Taking into consideration the effects this role has on the political, economical and social landscapes. POWER IN NEW MEDIA INTRODUCTION In the following essay, I will