Case Study:

Ellen Presented by:

Rahul Assnani
Anton Dimapilis
Rome Leonardo
Xj Mantilla
Victoria Vistan
Agenda
Discuss the story of the cases
Explain how the main character of the case behaved. How did you come up with
this explanation?
Evaluate their actions.
Suggest ways on how they can achieve happiness
 Ellen was raised in the province by her grandparents while her parents
were away for work. She continued to communicate with her parents, but
she still felt their absence during significant junctures in her life.
STORY OF

Ellen relied on her friends for support and shared her secrets with them.
THE CASE She excelled in school but felt pressure to care for her asthmatic brother.
Her parents attended her high school graduation, but her brother's
health issues caused financial strain.

Ellen enrolled in a prestigious university on a full scholarship but had to

take a part-time job to support herself. Overwhelmed, she decided to
drop out without informing her parents and pretended to continue her
studies.
 BEHAVIOR OF MAIN
CHARACTER
As we read through the case study of Ellen, we can exhibit that her behavior
are being responsible and tenacious.

Ellen's decision to drop out of university without informing her parents and
pretend to continue her studies reflects the tension between societal
expectations and personal fulfillment.

It touches upon the philosophical concept of authenticity, where individuals

strive to align their actions and choices with their true selves. In this case,
Ellen's choice to prioritize her financial stability and well-being, even if it goes
against societal norms, demonstrates her pursuit of personal authenticity and
the recognition of her own needs and limitations.

She occasionally criticized her parents, but she also felt bad about it because
she appreciated everything they were doing for her.
 WHY DID THEY BEHAVE
THAT WAY?
HUGE RESPONSIBILITY AT AN EARLY AGE THE ABSENCE OF THEIR PARENTS

After her parents for dubai, she immediately took responsibility

Even though ellen maintained communication with her parents,

his little brother.
of taking good care of she some how felt the absence
of them, especially during her
biggest achivements in life.

PRESSURED FAMILY PROBLEMS

Besides ellen feeling pressured in her role as a big sister and explaining

since ellen’s brother had gotten worse, their mother decided to stay
her family’s situation to her friends,her parents also felt the same

and their father needed to work
extra hard, which makes their
way,as they sacrifice themselvesto provide financial support into
finances dwindle. As for ellen, she had to give up her studies so that

ellen’s education and her brother’s medical expences

she can contribute to her famil’s crisis

 EVALUATION OF ACTIONS
Ellen decides to stop schooling to work full time as a food server
in a kitchenette

From a psychological perspective, Ellen's life has been shaped by challenging circumstances that have affected her relationship with
her parents. She rarely felt their love and attention, and her sickly brother often became the focus when her mom returned home.
Despite her struggles in college, Ellen still recognized that her parents did their best to support her.

When financial difficulties forced her to stop attending college, Ellen chose not to burden her parents and instead started working to
ease their worries. This situation elicited empathy from the group, as we recognized her intelligence and potential that had been
hindered by life's circumstances. However, it's important to remember that life doesn't end when faced with difficulties.

From an anthropological perspective, we can examine Ellen's experiences in the context of cultural and familial norms in a Filipino
context. The concept of kinship and the role of parents in Filipino culture shed light on the actions of Ellen.

From an oriental perspective, we can draw insights from the Filipino mindset and culture. Ellen's journey is not unique as this happens
often in the Philippines. The issues that came to be due to the lack of presence Ellen's parents have on her life because they work
overseas and her heavy responsibilities as an older sister are something many Filipinos experience.
HOW CAN ELLEN ACHIEVE HAPPINESS?
Continue working in the local kitchenette until
she saves enough and lives independently from
her parents.
Apply for scholarships and online jobs instead
of physical jobs
Return back home, get an online job and stay
home with her mom and brother
Transfer to a more affordable university
This solution focuses on a sociological perspective. This would allow
her to live her own life and make her own decisions, promoting
independence. This solution might benefit her but at the same time
might damage her relationship with her family if she does not
communicate her intentions properly.
Ellen can continue her schooling by applying for scholarships and
grants and continue working an online job to lessen the physical work
since it would be very difficult or nearly impossible to go to school and
work a physical job at the same time.
This solition focuses on a anthropological perspective. Ellen's family
and thus This option would be prioritizing Ellen's family. Since her
brother is sickly, she might want to spend as much time with him as
she can to help him get better while working an online job at home or
a physical job near their home.
In Ellens's story, it said that she studies in a prestigious university,
and with the prestigious title usually comes high tuition fees. Ellen
might be able to continue her studies if she chooses to transfer to
a public college.