Title: The Connected-Memory

a. Settings:
The story starts n a normal poor village in the Philippines around 1980s. Many of the actions of
the story would likely be in a small eatery or karinderya the shore of the said village. The village
faces same Pilipino problems like poverty, family obligations, problems within the family, and
the lure of going to abroad to sustain life in the Philippines.
b. Characters:
Aling Rosa - A elderly widow, around her 60s who owns the karinderya. She’s passionate for
this karinderya since it has been the foundation of their life since then. She often treats the
village as a whole family. Her children have left her also to earn more in abroad., so she
spends her days attending the eatery and being a mother to young people, giving advices.
Tomas – A young fisherman, who works tirelessly as the breadwinner of his family after his
father passed away. Tomas is deeply fallen in love with his childhood friend, Lorna, but is
conflicted to leave the village for better job opportunities to mend their life to be better.
Lorna – Tomas’ childhood friend, also around her 20s, who dream a better life. She’s brave
and ambitious but feel torn between her love for Tomas and her dream to be better in life. She
works a Aling Rosa’s karinderya.
Ben – Tomas’ cousin, who recently returned from working as an OFW. Always flashy and
proud, he boasts about his earnings and tries to convinceTomas to also come and join him to
work together abroad.
Angel – An innocent, and very lively 10 years old child orphan taken by Aling Rosa. Angel
sees Tomas as a role model, a father.
c. Sequence of Event:
Scene 1: The play opens with Tomas and Aling Rosa talking at the karinderya. Tomas expressing
his burdens as a breadwinner of the family, and his fears of disappointing his loved ones.
Tomas - “Sometimes I wonder, when will this obligation end, Aling Rosa? It feels everyone
depends on me, like I am not getting tired of this responsibility.
Aling Rosa – “My child, a family is about sacrifices. But do not forget about your dreams.
Scene 2: Lorna shares his dreams with Tomas. A dream about escaping the reality of poverty. But
Tomas feels conflicted, knowing he loves Lorna, more than friends, but is tied down with
responsibilities.
Lorna - “I want to see Manila, Tomas. I want to live a life, where it is not confined to surviving
with so few.”
Tomas – “But, what about me Lorna? Can I bear to see you leave for those dreams?”
Scene 3: Ben arrives from abroad, dressed lavishly and bragging about his monthly earnings. He
tries to convince Tomas to come with him, to earn more, to be wealthy with money
Ben – “ You know what, Tomas? You’re wasting your precious life here, spending time being a
fisherman with so little to feed yourself. Look at me—I have my own house, savings! That you
cannot afford to have, when you always choose to stay here.”
Tomas – “ Benny, it’s not always about money. Life is about love, you’re love to stay. I also have
dreams, but it’s not just for me.”
Scene 4: Lorna confronts Tomas, frustrated that he won’t leave her. She decides to go Manila
alone to chase her dreams, even though she loves him.
Lorna: “Can’t you just follow me, Tomas? I really love you, but I can’t just leave my dreams
alone. I can’t stand being forever with poverty!”
Tomas: (Struggling) “ I hope you don’t change, Lorna. I hope, even from afar, you will still love
me as today.”
Scene 5: Tomas decides to leave with Ben to work abroad to support his family, but Aling Rosa
reminds him the importance of being true to himself, his love, and his roots.
Aling Rosa: Tomas, money is not the measure of life. Sometimes, it is within the the family you
leave behind to chase your dreams.”
Tomas: “But how can I be able to support their growing needs, Aling Rosa? If this is the only
way to cope with my responsibility to them?”
Scene 6: In the end, Tomas chooses to stay with his family, his village to find his own path. He
finds peace through honoring his family, and continuing to love Lorna from afar. Even though
Lorna is in Manila, he still keeps sending letters for Tomas, keeping their fire alive in from the
distance.
Tomas: (reading the letter) “Even though we’re very far apart, as long as our memory stays, you
will never be gone -Lorna”
d. Theme
The story is centered on sacrifices, family loyalty, and self-discovery, reflecting the every day
struggles of each Filipinos face in balancing duties and personal aspirations. It also highlights
the importance of preserving the root of each memories and values amidst ambition and
change.
e. Conflict
Man vs Society
Man vs Self
Man vs Man

f. Point of View
Presented into thirdperson, allowing the audience to appreciate each characters’ emotion,
and expressions.