Birthday- Themes, Plot and Characters

THEMES :
Loneliness
The protagonist is a loner because she haven't married even though she already aged 25 years old. She also seen a lonely person because no one really cares about her. As an evidence, her grandmother ask her to go for a matchmaking with a man that she called 'uncle'.

Sorrowfulness of Life
The life of the protagonist is full of sorrow because no one remembers her birthday. Other than that, she also follows every demands and commands of her grandmother without arguing. Her life also seen as sorrowful as she is not yet married.


PLOT :
 Introduction:

She is looking at a baby by the window and have thoughts about the way the baby’s mother take care of the baby. Then, her grandmother calls for her to go downstairs.

Rising Action: (2-3 key moments leading to the climax)

-she is introduced to Uncle Teng, a man from the northen village. Uncle Teng come to their house because he wants to propose her for marriage.

Climax

She serves the dinner to the guest. She is distracted by a cockroach and she accidentally spilled the curry that she cooked for the dinner at Uncle Teng.

Falling Action

Her grandmother scolded her, saying harsh words to her and said that she is so clumsy. Her grandmother do not let her have her dinner because of her mistake.

Denouement

She runs to her room, neglecting her grandmother's from downstairs. Her grandmother said she is a spinster and other bad things.

CHARACTERS :

SHE-a young girl whose life is controlled by her grandmother. She obeys every commands of her grandmother. She also scared of her grandmother and have a brother. She is said to have her mothers’ eyes and her grandfathers’ chin. She is also easily distracted by something. She really wants to get married and have a child.

GRANDMOTHER-old but strict and controls the life of her granddaughter. She also is a demanding person and prioritize her own good. She does not care about the well being of her granddaughter.

C.B.-The brother or relative of the protagonist, and he can easily blend with people. He appears to be the favorite grandchild of his grandmother. He also favors beautiful modern girls to be his future wives.

Uncle Teng-a man from the northen village that are going to propose the protagonist. He runs business of fruit plantation and he looks like a proud person in the way of he talks. Very observant person as he watch every protagonist character's movement.