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What do you think is the symbolism of the apples and its scent How does it capture the overall theme of the story?
The scent of apples is possibly symbolic of the deep longing of the narrator for his homeland, the Philippines. When apples and their scents are mentioned in the story, a general feeling of sadness and homesickness is apparent. In one instance, the narrator asks if the trees standing far away are apple trees.
Who is the main character of Scent of Apples?
Santos writes stories about the lives of Filipino immigrants. In “Scent of Apples,” the protagonist, Celestino Fabia, lives in the Midwestern United States on a small piece of land that includes an apple orchard. The smell of that apple orchard is prominent in his home.
What is the point of view of the scent of apples?
The point of view in “The Scent of Apples” is that of a Filipino immigrant to the United States who feels trapped between cultures and countries. He meets a fellow Filipino named Celestino Fabia and briefly enjoys a short period of warmth and connection with Fabia’s American-born wife and son.
When was the scent of apples written?
Scent of Apples contains work from the 1940s to the 1970s. Although many of Santos’s writings have been published in the Philippines, Scent of Apples is his only book published in the United States.
Why did Santos go to meet Fabia in Scent of apples?
Santos goes to meet Fabia, who is overjoyed to introduce his family to a fellow Filipino who reminds him of how things—and Filipinos—used to be. Fabia worries over whether his house is messy or dilapidated, but Santos doesn’t notice. He knows Fabia is a farmer and money is very tight, and he’s also not a superficial man.
What is the story of scent of apples?
“Scent of Apples” tells the story of one man and his family’s unique experience as Filipino immigrants to the United States. It’s a unique story, as Santos himself is a character in it. Santos wrote “Scent of Apples” during the Rebirth of Freedom—a period of activism following WWII and the restoration of independence to the Philippines.
How did Fabio remember the smell of apples?
When they arrived in the farm, the fragrance of apples was spread in the area. He noticed how Ruth’s hospitality and gracious was almost Filipino have and how delightful Roger really was. Each time Fabio smell the scent of the apples, he always remember his country, our country that has no apples.
Where was Bienvenido N Santos born and raised?
Bienvenido N. Santos (March 22, 1911 – January 7, 1996) was a Filipino-American fiction, poetry and nonfiction writer. He was born and raised in Tondo, Manila. His family roots are originally from Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines.