Immigration Blues Questions and Answers
Immigration Blues
What does the "scent of apples" symbolize in Bienvenido Santos's story?
The "scent of apples" in Bienvenido Santos's story symbolizes nostalgia and longing for home. This is evident as the fragrance evokes memories and a sense of homesickness for both Fabia and the...
Immigration Blues
What is your reaction to the story "Scent of Apples"?
"Scent of Apples" highlights the struggles of Filipino Americans facing low-paying, demeaning jobs in early 20th-century America, often in agriculture like apple picking. This evokes a reaction akin...
Immigration Blues
What is the full story of Scent of Apples by Benvenido Santos?
"Scent of Apples" is a collection by Bienvenido Santos that explores themes of exile and the Filipino immigrant experience in the United States. While there is no single overarching story, the...
Immigration Blues
What is the message in the story Immigration Blues?
The main character in the story "The Day the Dancers Came" is an old man who lives in a run-down apartment with an old, cynical friend in New York City. The old man is full of hopes and dreams of...