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Reading the Model Paragraph

Power in Powerlessness
The late former president Cory Aquino and her son Noynoy, at their
Times Street residence in February 2006, heatedly debated her resolved
to intercede during the Marine standoff at the then Fort Bonifacio.
Noynoy, on whose lap fell the responsibility of looking after his mother
after his father Ninoy was assassinated, was determined to keep her out
of the fray, specially then when she was longer president. Cory, however,
remained obstinate as she unequivocally expressed her determination to
proceed to Fort Bonifacio. Noynoy vehemently tried to dissuade her,
citing grave danger and the volatility of the situation there . Furthermore,
he warned that those inside Fort Bonifacio were not exactly friendly
forces and those outside were no less hostile than those besieged. But
Cory stuck to her guns and declared , Everything is simple. My duty is to
avert bloodshed at all cost . Help me. thus Cory the ex-commander-inchief prevailed upon Noynoy to escort her to Fort Bonifacio. There the
combatants seethed with anger. Calmly, Cory wedge her self between
protagonist , pulled out her rosary, and began to pray. Before long, the
simmering confrontation was miraculous defused. Cory Aquino, who
fearlessly staked her life to effect peaceful change serenely rested on the
power of the Almighty, fully realizing her own powerlessness.

Comprehending the Model Paragraph

Why was Cory insistent on Noynoys

accompanying her to see Bonifacio?

Why was Noynoy opposed to his
mothers plea for himself bring her
to Fort Santiago?
What was Corys reason for
inventing in the fray?
What kind of armament did she
use to put her convictions to
actions?

 What character traits did she reveal in

this incident?
Is the title appropriate for the model
paragraph? Explain your answer.
Look upon the details of the February
2006 standoff in Fort Bonifacio.

Analyzing the structure of the

Model Paragraph by Character
Sketch

Bonifacio
Characters

The late former Pres. Corazon Aquino,

Noynoy

Person characterized

Cory Aquino

Character traits portrayed

Obstinacy, courage, faith in the almighty,

peace loving

Incidents the portrayed these

traits

Corys insistence to go to fort Bonifacio

despite the danger
Corys wedging herself between the two
opposing forces at the height of the
confrontation.
Corys praying to the almighty through
her rosary to diffuse the tension during
the stand off
Corys staking her life and wielding her
authority and influence to effect peaceful
change

Type of character sketch

Individual; only one person is

characterized.