WEATHER-WEATHER LANG by NORBY ELA
This entry revolves around an English language teacher/tutor and his Korean student caught in one of the storms that floods the student's house. In the beginning of the story the Korean has some animosity with his teacher even outright saying that he doesn't like the Philippines, Filipinos, and that he is just being forced to learn English here. The storm floods the house and the two are forced up on the roof to share the harrowing experience of being left under the rain. A kindly neighbor helps them with some food and blankets. Eventually they are saved and the Korean student is reunited with his mom and dad. At this juncture the Korean realizes that the Philippines is great because of its people. He even lets his teacher in on it. The story is stable enough and the language barrier/banter between the two characters provides some comic relief. At least this entry succeeds in relating with the theme without being too overt. It would have been better if the Korean student didn't say what makes the Philippines great and just implied that it's because of Filipinos like the teacher that make the country great. There's nothing much to be said about the art, however, since it is appropriate for the story with a couple of cheats here and there. Definitely worth a Top 10 shoe in.
Rating: Not too bad. 3.75 / 5
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