"The Mats" by Francisco Arcellana is a poignant short story that explores themes of family, memory, and loss. It revolves around a family's emotional connection to traditional mats, which symbolize deeper ties to their deceased loved ones. The narrative unfolds with a sense of nostalgia, highlighting how objects can evoke powerful memories and emotions, ultimately reflecting the complexities of grief and the enduring bonds of love. Arcellana's use of rich imagery and symbolism makes the story resonate with readers, inviting them to reflect on their own experiences of loss and remembrance.
No. 'Many' is plural so it is followed by the plural form of the verb. Think of it as 'they': 'Many say that the story of David and Goliath is true'. 'They say that the story ....'
If you mean a 'main' character in your story, you could say a "protagonist"... or a figure.
A story can have as many or as few sentences as are needed to tell it. So there is really no number that you could say is required. It content not quantity that matters.
of reading the story in Connetions Academy (Online School) id say laura dosent like Diane but is scared of being an outcast.
no he dosent he belives them to be frauds :)
"The Mats" is a short story by Francisco Arcellana. Many say that the best character in the story is Mr. Jaime Angeles. He is a kind-hearted, affectionate and sensitive man who always thinks of his wife and children, even the children who have passed away. He is a very likable character.
Belle and her husband live together but seem to inhabit different worlds apart from the home they share and the community in which they live. Inside themselves, a complex array of thoughts and emotions stir.
I'd have to say about 10/15 mats.
San Francisco is where the story takes place! =)
Francisco
je m'appelle Francisco
Francis (or Frank) is the English version of Francisco.
what are Francisco's photos for?.
Do you mean, "How can you say that this story is correct?" The answer is, "This story is correct."
If you mean the American city it's just San Francisco. Save
FranciscoThat would be "Francisco".
Storia vera is how you say true story in Italian.