Explain to a classmate how watching a play is different from reading a written play script. Support your explanation with specific examples. In your group, discuss how the experiences of Baru, Mama and Chela relate to your experience.

Here are the explanations for questions 7 and 8:

7) Watching a play is different from reading a script because a live performance brings the story to life through visual and auditory elements that are absent in text. When you watch a play, you experience the actors' facial expressions, tone of voice, gestures, and movement, which convey emotions and subtext beyond what is written. The stage design, props, costumes, lighting, and sound effects also create a specific atmosphere and context instantly. For example, an actor's sarcastic tone when saying "I'm fine" immediately reveals their true feelings, which might only be hinted at in stage directions in a script. Similarly, seeing Baru constantly checking her phone (a prop) visually emphasizes her addiction to social media in a way that reading "Baru checks her phone" cannot fully capture.

8) The experiences of Baru, Mama, and Chela can relate to your own experience in several ways, especially concerning generational differences and the impact of technology. Many students can relate to Baru's struggle with parental expectations versus her desire for independence and connection through social media. Mama's concerns about modern influences and the importance of tradition often mirror the values of parents in real life. Chela's role might reflect peer influence or the challenges of navigating friendships. These characters highlight common family conflicts, communication gaps, and the balance between tradition and modernity that many young people experience today.