DEAD STARS

PAZ MARQUEZ MARTINEZ

PAZ MARQUEZ MARTINEZ
Born in March 3, 1894 in Lucena,
Tayabas.
She finished her secondary course at
the Tayabas High School and received
a Bachelor of Arts Degree from
University of the Philippines in 1912.
She studied at the University of the
Philippines - She became editor of the
Women’s Journal from 1919 to 1924,
the first feminine magazine in English
published in the Philippines.
In 1923 she was appointed instructor
 CHARACTERS
 Alfredo Salazar- He is the son of Don Julian. He is over
thirty years old bachelor. Alfred Salazar believes in true
love and optimism to discover ecstasy in its stir.
Esperanza is the first woman he falls in love with. After
their engagement, he falls in love with Julia Salas.
 Esperanza- She is the fiancé of Alfredo Salazar.
Esperanza is an impassionate woman having strong will
and principles. A homely woman, she is also among the
lucky women who have the aptitude of consistent
beauty.
 CHARACTERS
Julia Salas- She is the sister in law of Judge Del
Valle, a friend of Alfredo’s father. She is the second
woman with whom Alfredo falls in love with. She
remains single for her entire life.
Don Julian- an old man, father of Alfredo Salazar
and Carmen.
Judge Del Valle- brother-in-law of Julia Salas.
Donna Adella- sister of Julia Salas.
Calixta- note-carrier of Alfredo Salazar and
Esperanza.
 Forbidden Love
T Dead Stars expresses the subject of forbidden
love. Forbidden love is only apparent and
H curses and disturbs the person until a person
realizes his or her faults.
E Responsibility
M Alfred is engaged to his beloved to get
married, yet, he distracts himself with another
E woman Julia. He forgets his responsibility
towards his to-be wife, even after eight years
 TONE

In love
Sadness
Regret