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✧⁠*⁠。One Act Play ✧⁠*⁠。

THEME: Forgiving for a Change to have a Chance

LENGTH: one act play

SETTING: School Building and Hospital

CHARACTERS:

Lauren Maxene Martinez

Kiel Aiden Juarez

Lyane Rae Salvador

Nate Anderson Vera

Ethan Dela PAz

Pierre Jefferson Tan

WHAT WILL BE YOUR NAME IN THE PLAY?

Lauren Maxene Martinez

WHAT WILL YOU BE LIKE?

I will be the main character

WHO ELSE CAN BE PART ON YOUR DREAM ROLE?

Aiden’s circle of friends

What will he/they be like?

They will be Aiden’s bestest friends

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NARRATOR: Aiden is patiently waiting for maxene outside her building to apoligize because of a prank that his friends did.

Lyane: your face is telling me that it’s the end of the world, atty.

Maxene: this is nothing.

NARRATOR: Almost everyone is rooting for Maxene to succeed. That’s why she cried when she wasn’t able to finish her recital with Atty. Peralta. The pressure to live up to the expectations of the people around Maxene made her think that, maybe, these are the standards she needs to follow to attain her dreams and goals. The last time she almost failed a subject, her family was ashamed of her. That is why she can’t forget the day that Aiden put her life in hell.

Lyane and Maxene are peacefully walking not until someone caught maxene’s attention.

Austin: MAXENE! Maxene, let’s talk.

NARRATOR: Maxene heared a familiar voice.

Lyane: Oh God Maxene, your ex is here. Austin’s here.

Lauren: The cheater is in the house.

NARRATOR: Maxene whispered. She breathed heavily and faced her friend.

Maxene: Lyane Rae, If I said run, run, okay?

NARRATOR: Lyane confusingly and forcefully nodded. They started walking again while Austin is still trying to follow them to catch up with Maxene.

Maxene: 1, 2, 3, RUN!

NARRATOR: They run as fast as they can. Maxene is still not ready to face her ex. She don’t want to see the guy that fooled her.

Lyane: Max, I’m starting to get tired.

Maxene: you can’t get tired, he might find us.

NARRATOR: They are about to take a turn when Maxene saw that Austin is getting closer to her. Lyane is faster than her that’s why she also tried her best to keep up until she saw Aiden. He is quietly standing close to the storage room. There is a paper behind his head but she wasn’t able to read it since Aiden is blocking the way. She can’t decide if she’ll read the sign, look at Aiden, or she’ll run. However, Maxene ended up pushing Aiden inside so that Austin wouldn’t see them. After getting inside, Maxene immediately shut the door.

Maxene: Don’t make any noises, please. Just for once, Aiden. I’m hiding from Austin so stay quiet. I’m asking u for a few minutes.

NARRATOR: minutes have passed and Aiden is trying his best to fight his fear of small spaces. Maxene did not notice Aiden’s current state.

Aiden: Max-

NARRATOR: Aiden fell to the ground and Maxene was in shock. She doesn’t know what to do but she sat down beside Aiden and supported his head.

Maxene: you look so pale.

Aiden: please open the door.

NARRATOR: Maxene stood up quickly to open the door for Aiden but seems that they got stuck inside the storage room.

Maxene: hang in there, I’ll try to call Lyne to ask for help.

NARRATOR: Maxene tried to call Lyane and her friend answered.

Maxene: Hello, Lyane?! Tell the faculty that we are locked in the storage room. I'm with Aiden. Please faster. Leave the class if needed. I don't think Aiden is fine. Hurry!

Aiden: please don’t leave me

Maxen: I’ll stay by your side, I’m here.

NARRATOR: Maxene doesn’t know what to do but she stayed by his side and did not leave his side until they were saved.

They rushed Aiden to the hospital because he passed out. Maxene still insists to come even if Aiden’s friends were there to be with him because she promised that she will never leave his side.

Maxene: Aiden’s Claustrophobic?

Pierre: Yes, but me and our other friends are the only one that knows his phobia. He told us not to tell anyone because it’s embarrasing for him. It started when we were in senior high school. He was bullied by his classmates. They often locked him inside the bathroom. He still handled it at first but he they were too much and Aiden wasn’t able to handle all the trauma they gave him.

Nate: The bullying did not stop. When we were in first year, It was the final week for our first sem and they locked him again inside the bathroom. He badly wanted to get out that time because his mom was fighting for its life. Tita was suffering from Aneurysm, but he can’t make a way to get out but luckyly, there’s this one janitor that went to the bathroom to open the door.

Ethan: So I hope that you can forgive Aiden for the things he unintentionaly did. He might have ruined the most important requirement of your finals but he lost his mother and he has obtained a fear that he can never take away.

Maxene: I’m so selfish.

Nate: Aiden understands why your still angry at him but this day is a reminder that it is not too late to fix things, okay? It’s not too late to forgive, Maxene.

“It’s not too late to forgive Aiden and Yourself”

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✧⁠*⁠。Critique Paper ✧⁠*⁠。

Characters/Characterization

Stella Grant

A high school senior living with cystic fibrosis and one of the protagonists of the novel. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of six, Stella is extremely rules-oriented and strict about her regimen to keep herself healthy to qualify for a lung transplant.

Will Newman

A teenager living with cystic fibrosis and one of the protagonists of the novel. Will has a fatal complication called B.

Poe

A teenager living with cystic fibrosis and Stella’s best friend. Poe and Stella met in the hospital as children and have supported each other ever since.

Barb

A nurse who works on the floor where Stella, Will, and Poe are staying. Barb is extremely protective of Stella and very strict about the rules of the hospital and therefore the greatest foil to Stella and Will’s relationship.

Julie

A nurse on the floor where Stella, Will, and Poe are staying. Julie is younger than Barb and is pregnant with her first child.

Michael

Poe’s ex-boyfriend and current boyfriend. Poe first breaks up with Michael to avoid hurting him, but they get back together shortly before Poe dies.

Will’s mother

A very wealthy and ambitious woman, determined to find treatment for Will’s condition. At first, Will’s mother might be considered overbearing, but she reveals herself to care very much about her son.

Stella’s parents

Divorced at the beginning of the novel after losing Stella’s sister Abby. Stella views her parents as very fragile and doesn’t want them to worry about her. They eventually realize they need to support Stella and get back together.

Dr. Hamid

The doctor of Stella, Will, and Poe. Dr. Hamid pronounces Poe’s death and later performs Stella’s lung transplant. Dr. Hamid does not oversee her patients’ daily behaviors as closely as Barb.

Jason

A lifelong friend of Will’s and Hope’s boyfriend. Jason travels with Will after Will gets out of the hospital.

Hope

Jason’s girlfriend and Will’s friend. Along with Jason, Hope visits Will regularly at the hospital, attends Will’s birthday party, and helps Will plan his goodbye to Stella.

Camila

A friend of Stella’s from school. Camila visits Stella in the hospital before the senior trip to Cabo. She attends Will’s birthday party and helps Will plan his goodbye to Stella. Camila travels with Stella to Rome at the end of the novel.

Mya

A friend of Stella’s from school. Mya visits Stella in the hospital before the senior trip to Cabo. Along with Camila, she attends Will’s birthday party and helps Will plan his goodbye to Stella. Mya travels with Camila and Stella to Rome at the end of the novel.

Summary

It tells the story of two teenagers, Stella and Will, who have cystic fibrosis. The condition forces them to maintain a distance of at least six feet apart from each other, so they don't risk contamination by each other's bacteria. Initially, the pair didn't get along, as Stella is an organized and rule-following person, while Will is a rebel. However, as they start getting to know each other, they develop feelings for each other, making it hard to maintain their distance.

The story is emotional and heartwarming, and it portrays the challenges people with cystic fibrosis face in their daily lives. The film also brings awareness to the fact that cystic fibrosis patients don't only suffer from their physical ailments but also the isolation caused by their sickness and society's lack of understanding. It reminds us to appreciate our health, family, and friends, especially during times of difficulty. Overall, "Five Feet Apart" is a beautiful and touching movie that tugs at the heartstrings and leaves a lasting impression.

Moral Lesson

The moral of "Five Feet Apart" is not to take life for granted. The story follows two teenagers, Stella and Will, who both suffer from cystic fibrosis. They are forced to stay at a hospital and keep a distance of at least six feet from each other to avoid cross-infection. Throughout the story, the two fall in love, but face multiple obstacles that make it harder for them to be together. The story teaches us that even when life is tough, we need to cherish every moment and appreciate the time we have.

Additionally, "Five Feet Apart" emphasizes the importance of connection. Stella and Will's relationship is an example of how humans need social interaction, even if it's just on a basic physical level. The story is a reminder that we should cherish those around us and make an effort to connect with those we care about. Through Stella and Will's journey, we learn that sometimes the hardest thing in life is to be separated from the ones we love. In conclusion, "Five Feet Apart" teaches us to appreciate life and those around us, and to cherish connections that we make in our lives.

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♡ Critique Paper ♡

Characters/Characterization

Hazel Grace Lancaster

The novel’s narrator and 16-year-old protagonist. An astute and remarkably conscientious girl, Hazel was diagnosed at age thirteen with a terminal form of thyroid cancer that has since spread to her lungs. She keeps most people at a distance, knowing her death will ultimately hurt them, until she falls in love with Augustus.

Augustus “Gus” Waters

The sixteen-year-old with osteosarcoma who becomes Hazel's boyfriend. Augustus has a keen wit and a tendency toward performance—he revels in grand romantic gestures. Augustus almost immediately falls in love with Hazel after meeting her at Support Group.

Isaac

The mutual friend of Hazel's and Augustus's who facilitates their introduction at Support Group. Isaac is cynical by nature. Blinded by cancer and kicked to the curb by his girlfriend Monica, Isaac often embodies skepticism and rage. It is worth noting that he shares his name with Biblical Isaac, who also was blind.

Characters Character List

Hazel Grace Lancaster

The novel’s narrator and 16-year-old protagonist. An astute and remarkably conscientious girl, Hazel was diagnosed at age thirteen with a terminal form of thyroid cancer that has since spread to her lungs. She keeps most people at a distance, knowing her death will ultimately hurt them, until she falls in love with Augustus.

Read an in-depth analysis of Hazel Grace Lancaster .

Augustus “Gus” Waters

The sixteen-year-old with osteosarcoma who becomes Hazel's boyfriend. Augustus has a keen wit and a tendency toward performance—he revels in grand romantic gestures. Augustus almost immediately falls in love with Hazel after meeting her at Support Group.

Read an in-depth analysis of Augustus “Gus” Waters .

Isaac

The mutual friend of Hazel's and Augustus's who facilitates their introduction at Support Group. Isaac is cynical by nature. Blinded by cancer and kicked to the curb by his girlfriend Monica, Isaac often embodies skepticism and rage. It is worth noting that he shares his name with Biblical Isaac, who also was blind.

Mrs. Lancaster

Hazel’s mother. She is an emotionally strong and kind woman who has made it her life to care for Hazel. During the novel Hazel obsesses over the emotional devastation that her death will cause to her mother. In the end Hazel is overjoyed to learn that her mother has secretly been taking classes to become a social worker.

Mr. Lancaster

Hazel’s father. He is caring and prone to tears. In contrast with Hazel's mother, he only understands Hazel's cancer broadly and spends much of his time at work.

Peter Van Houten

The infamous author of An Imperial Affliction. Hazel and Augustus learn he is a verbose and brash drunkard who pretentiously deflects emotion with walls of intellectualism and cruelty.

Patrick

The leader and sole adult at Support Group. He is noted for his warmth and unequivocal optimism. As a consequence of cancer Patrick lost both of his testicles, which provides some of the more cynical group members with a bit of comic relief.

Summary

“The Fault in Our Stars” is a novel written by John Green and published in 2012. The story revolves around two teenagers, 16-year-old Hazel Grace Lancaster and 17-year-old Augustus Waters, both of whom have been diagnosed with cancer. The novel explores themes such as life, love, and the fragility of human existence.

Despite her illness, Hazel Grace is a relatively stable and independent teenager who tries to live her life as normal as possible. She meets Augustus at a cancer support group, and they quickly form a close bond. Augustus is smart, handsome and confident, and the two teenagers share a love for books and a desire to leave a lasting impact on the world.

As the story unfolds, Hazel Grace and Augustus embark on a journey to find the author of their favorite book, Peter Van Houten, in Amsterdam. The trip is financed with the help of a cancer charity, and the two teenagers make the most of their time together in Amsterdam. However, their happiness is brief, as Augustus' cancer returns, and his condition worsens.

The Fault in Our Stars is a heartbreaking novel that examines love and life against the backdrop of illness and death. The author portrays Hazel Grace and Augustus' relationship as a testament to the power of love and hope. The book encourages readers to cherish the moments and people in their lives, even when faced with adversity.

In conclusion, “The Fault in Our Stars” is a gripping and thought-provoking story about two teenagers who experience love and loss in the face of adversity. The novel explores the fragility of human existence and the importance of living fully in the moment. John Green's brilliant storytelling leaves readers with a wealth of emotions that will stay with them long after they finish reading the book. It is a masterpiece that is worth reading for anyone that wants to fully understand the true meaning of life.

Moral Lesson

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green teaches a profound moral lesson about life and the human condition. The story follows the lives of two teenagers, Hazel and Augustus, who fall in love and navigate their way through the challenges of living with cancer. While the story is tragic, it also explores some fundamental themes about the meaning of life, the importance of relationships, and our ability to find hope in the darkest of circumstances.

The main moral of the story is that life is precious and should be lived to the fullest, regardless of illness or hardship. Hazel and Augustus illustrate this moral by valuing their relationships with each other and their families. They learn to appreciate the simple things in life, such as the beauty of a sunset or the taste of a good meal. While they both face the reality of death, their love enables them to find meaning and purpose in the time they have left. The Fault in Our Stars encourages readers to embrace life with optimism and open-mindedness, to find joy in the present, and to appreciate the people we love.

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Peta in 3rd Quarter

my name is Jasmin Dumandan Gines, a Senior High School student who dreamed to be a lawyer. I am an ambivert person who loves capturing every moment. I am not that friendly but I love expressing myself towards someone that I really trust. I am also a very shy person but I can adjust if the person wants me to be their friend and respects me for who I am. I love reading motivational and fictional books because I believe that reading is our escape from the painful reality. I love taking pictures of the sunrise, sunset, moon, and trees. I love watching movies that has a sad ending even though I am an emotional person because I want to be hurt by realizing that life is not always happily ever after. I enjoy spending time with my cats and dogs even though I am allergic to almost everything. I also play sports such as badminton, it is my venting activity whenever I feel stressed or pressured in life. I also know how to play instruments like guitar and ukulele, it helps me to calm down whenever I feel lost or I have nothing to do. Listening to music is my way of coping, it became my safe zone because every composed song has a meaning behind it and a hidden mesage for every listeners.

My past months have been a roller coaster ride. I learned a lot about life and it gives me life lessons that made me realize a lot. If I am to ask if how am I, I am honestly saying that I am not okay but but it’s okay not to be okay and I can still handle myself because I learned that no one can help you but yourself. I learned how to stand up alone with my own feet without someone giving them their hand to help me stand up in my every downfall. I am fine with me doing everything for my own sake and I am not asking anyone to help me with my improvements because I am successfully helping myself to build what others have wrecked. I stopped trusting people to avoid me getting hurt by them. I have a lot of strengths but my main strength is to handle every problem that is breaking apart and killing me inside. I am expert in hiding my feelings from other people to avoid them from noticing me because I hate how they gave me side comments without knowing my whole story. I never show them what I trully feels and what is exactly happening in my life because I know that they will never understand what I am feeling. My strength is to be numb by all the pain that is coming towards me because I have been through a lot that I know to myself that no one can hurt me the way my past trauma did. But in those strengths, I only have two weaknesses and that is losing someone so special and so close to my heart. I hate the idea of losing someone that have been with me through my ups and downs. My other weakness is being the center of attention by a lot of people. I hate how they noticed me and judge me without knowing me or knowing the story behind it. These strength and weaknesses made me realize that you should be strong for yourself because life is full of surprises that may or may not hurt you. I learned from my mistakes and handled my personal problems in a way that I will grow from it. I made sure that I can take everything that will come and I can be strong enough to handle every challenges that I will face.

PEOPLE MAY LOOK DOWN AT YOU

AND THEY'LL MAKE YOU FEEL SO BLUE

BUT PEOPLE THAT VALUE YOU

WILL STAY BECAUSE THEY ARE TRUE

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Reflection Paper 2

In the prior lesson, we discussed the different aspects of a tale. The first portion of them leston was the debut of Characters and it’s type (Major Characters, Minor Characters and Round Character. We all know the relevance of this when you are creation of a tale, Characters serves as the driving force of the story Characters create and push forward someone’s tale. The second half of the lesson is when we tackled modes of Fiction There are different modes it enst in fodays generation. Romance Myth and Ironic are the most common modes when making a fiction stories. The third part of the lesson was the settings. The setting of a story is important because it provides the reoder with the tine, place and envifonment that the story will take place, This includes the props, plot and the there of the story.

There are several forms of story that we are also tackled last week. The plot ensures that every key piece of the story is in pl to make sense to the reader and keep the tale moving. The last part of the lesson was the discussion of the possible conflict in a fiction story. We all know that there are conflicts in which the reader will encounter while reading your own story. It is the main reason why you need to know the possible conflict so that you will construct your story in a logical way.

Change the lesson you learned when you are pinning (o make a story whether Its fiction or not its necessary to nave a knowledge to the important part which are the elements. Making an own story is quiet challenging especially when wondering what will be the following scene. That the reason why I was truly amaze with those authors in Wattpad and novels, This simple lesson relating to the elements inspires me to make my own fiction story in the future.

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Reflection Paper 1

In the past, we focused on the first section. which is Flashback and Foreshadowing whereas the act of foreshadowing is one of looking forward what will be the possible consequence a tale with a flashback involves a 30 tons of loons back. Also. We discussed how symbols are used in a brief narrative or move. Symbolism is employed. an object to indicate new thoughts with a double meaning. When making a decision, Move or store since it affects the sentence diverse point of view in a particular scene. Tone, Mood, and Style were discussed in the lesson’s second section. wherein mood is an element of a movie or story that evokes certnin feelinas or vibes while the tone leads shape and gives lie to vertain story move. The last part will be the discussion about the classification of a riction. Serious Fiction talks more about writers person sive and selfexoression while commersallictions written to entertain the readers without getting bored. Making a story or movie is quite difficult if woul are peginner. You need to consider a lot of things before you finished vour work. But let’s accept the fact that wanting also a so of ife. You can макe your own story without being judge by others. You can create vour own universe without experience it in realite. that’s the resson why there are so many waters around the world and I must say that writing a story is their own solitude.

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The Fault In Our Stars

By John Green

Seventeen-year-old Hazel Grace Lancaster reluctantly attends a cancer patients' support group at her mother’s behest. Because of her cancer, she utilizes a portable oxygen tank to breathe properly. In one of the meetings she captures the eye of a teenage boy, and through the course of the encounter she learns the boy’s name is Augustus Waters. He's there to assist their mutual friend, Isaac. Isaac had a tumor in one eye that he had removed, and now he has to have his other eye taken out as well. After the meeting ends, Augustus approaches Hazel and tells her she looks like Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta. He invites Hazel to his house to watch the movie, and while hanging out, the two share their experiences with cancer. Hazel reveals she has thyroid cancer that has gone to her lungs. Augustus suffered osteosarcoma, but he is now cancer free after having his leg amputated. Before Augustus brings Hazel home, they promise to read one another’s favorite literature. Augustus gives Hazel The Price of Dawn, and Hazel recommends An Imperial Affliction.

Hazel explains the splendor of An Imperial Affliction: It is a story about a girl named Anna who has cancer, and it's the only description she's read of living with cancer that matches her experience. She notes how the story maddeningly ends midsentence, denying the reader closure about the fate of the narrative’s characters. She speculates about the story’s enigmatic author, Peter Van Houten, who went to Amsterdam after the novel was published and hasn’t been heard from since.

A week after Hazel and Augustus discuss the literary meaning of An Imperial Affliction, Augustus miraculously reveals he tracked down Van Houten's assistant, Lidewij, and through her he's managed to start an email correspondence with the reclusive author. He shares Van Houten's letter with Hazel, and she devises a list of questions to send Van Houten, hoping to clear up the novel’s ambiguous conclusion. Hazel is most concerned with the fate of Anna’s mother. She figures that if Anna’s mother survives her daughter’s death, then her own parents will be alright after Hazel dies. Van Houten eventually replies, saying he could only answer Hazel’s questions in person. He invites her to stop by if she is ever in Amsterdam.