ad + 1930's, Philippines + Bakeshop « Don Esteban's house ™ «- School ko + Street ,\ Story: Cliiacters + The 14 year old ba Protagonist - Aida - Albert's apple of the eye + Pete Saez - the guy who invites Albert to join his band + Josefina and Alicia - Aida's cousins - Don Esteban -J and A's father + Aunt + Grandmother and Grandfather + Mr. CustodioStory: The Bread Of Salt + He was given 15 centavos by her grandmother. He went to the bakeshop to buy pan de sal. » He always finds his way to catch a glimpse on the old Spaniard's house. - He learned that Aida is the Spaniard's niece. - Because of his young love for Aida, he made himself stronger and more capable of things.Story: The Bread Of Salt + Mr. Custodio became aware of his development in his violin lessons + Pete Saez invited him to join the Minviluz Orchestra, his private band. + His mind begin to think of the things that he will going to do with the money. + His aunt didn't approved of him being a musician. + He planned on giving Aida a brooch. |Story: The Bread Of Salt + December afternoon, Pete was at the door of their classroom. Pete was as if to tell him a secret. + He returned to their classroom and happily greeted everyone. He also approached Aida. + He asked Aida if she is going out of town, he discovered that Aida will stay for the Holiday. + The appointed evening came, the band gathered quietly at Don Esteban’'s gate. * The asalto began. + He saw Aida.Story: The Bread of Salt + Alicia and Josefina joined the band. - At last, Pete Saez signalled them that it was eating time. + He wrapped the egg-yolk things in a napkin and stuffed it in his pocket. - Someone talked to him and it turned out to be Aida. + Aida told him that if he could wait, she will give him a big package of food until the guests are gone. He felt embarrassed as Aida saw what he did. weed — = - oE , . ~i ee |story: The Bread of Life + He walked away to the nearest door and throw the egg-yolk thing. He heard his Grandmother calling him. + The party ended at 1 am and they walked home with their instruments. + Pete accompanied him half of the way home. They stopped at the bake shop. + He bought himself a pandesal Loan“a } = , ; I /) A band Society \ + Man vs. Circumstances ¥, X\ ee 7 - a car * Love bet. social status ° Acceptance ° Perseverance“a —_— ss About the title: The Bread / Of Salt 7 2 - Simple comforts in times of pain or when our hopes are dashed + Awakening him to go back to reality