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    The Safe House Guide Questions

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    The document contains questions and answers about the short story "The Safe House" which explores the double meaning of the title and the differing perspectives on martial law between the young narrator and her father who experienced the cruelty of the Marcos regime first hand. The story leaves the reader feeling sad for the girl as her home, once a safe haven, is affected by the authoritarian regime. The narrator's practice of locking the door against visitors nowadays symbolizes her need for safety and distrust of others after experiencing the impacts of martial law.

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    The document contains questions and answers about the short story "The Safe House" which explores the double meaning of the title and the differing perspectives on martial law between the young narrator and her father who experienced the cruelty of the Marcos regime first hand. The story leaves the reader feeling sad for the girl as her home, once a safe haven, is affected by the authoritarian regime. The narrator's practice of locking the door against visitors nowadays symbolizes her need for safety and distrust of others after experiencing the impacts of martial law.

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    THE SAFE HOUSE GUIDE QUESTIONS:

    SUAREZ, LARA THEA // CRITICAL THINKER

    2.) What is the double meaning of the title The Safe House? Why do you think it
    was used for the title?
    There are two meanings for the title “The Safe House” the first one is the literal
    meaning of the word where there is a location where the person lives and feels
    safe or finds comfort in that house, a peaceful environment, and a happy place.
    The other one is the idiomatic meaning or what we call an expression where it
    doesn’t refer to a thing or place but might touch on a person you might consider
    as your safe place and a comfortable feeling. A person whom you trust and have
    an emotional attachment with. It is used as the title because it is a place where we
    find safety and protection.

    5.) Why did the man on the story have band-aids instead of nails? What does this
    imply about the visitors in the house?
    Because in the past, removing nails is a way of torture. The man was obviously
    tortured. For me, the visitors imply about the Military in martial law who thinks
    they’ve got the power to harm the civilians. Some of the Militaries took advantage
    while they were close and the president needed them.

    8.) How does the narrator’s view of martial law differ from her father’s view?
    Why does she have a different point of view?
     From the line “What they do bring is locked inside their heads, the safest of all
    places” we can see that the little girl is not fully aware of what martial law is,
    compared to his father who experiences the cruelty of Marcos’ authorities
    ruthlessness. She has a different point of view because she is just a 5-year-old girl
    who has no clue of what is really going on at that time.
    9.) How does the story affect you? How do you feel about the story? How does it
    affect the way you look at martial law? What did you feel about it before and
    after reading the story?
         It
    affects my perspective on Marcos's authorities on martial law and the people
    who are against it. I feel sorry for those people who cannot speak up their opinion
    and have no freedom because of Martial law. Well, for me, the way it affects my
    point of view in martial law is that not all the time these kinds of laws would be a
    big help to innocent people. We should listen to those who are against it, let them
    speak up. However, after reading the narrative, I am sad for the girl because her
    house is no longer a safe haven.

    10.) Why was it necessary for the narrator to tell us that she locks the door
    against visitors nowadays? What does this symbolize? Do you agree with the
    narrator? Why or why not?
     As I see it, you can't rule out the possibility that she perceives danger sneaking
    around every corner. It could be an instinct alerting her to stay on guard and never
    put too much belief in anyone. Signifying safety, locking the door also delineates
    the borders of your area or property. She may have an unfavorable reaction to the
    guest. Yes, of course, I agree with the narrator because she should protect herself,
    especially these days. After all, it is hard to trust anyone anymore, and safety is a
    must.

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