write me a exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution of "My Father Goes To Court" by Carlos Bulusan
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Answer:Exposition: The story begins with a young narrator recounting his family's life in a rural province of the Philippines. His family is joyful, full of laughter, and always in good health, despite being poor. They live in a house near a wealthy family who seems aloof and withdrawn, never joining in the cheerful spirit that defines the narrator's family. The wealthy family appears physically weak and sickly, despite having ample food and material wealth.Rising Action: The narrator's family often smells the delicious food cooked by the wealthy family next door. Although they cannot afford such luxuries, they enjoy imagining and savoring the scents of the meals. Over time, the rich family becomes ill, and a rumor spreads that they believe the poor family has been "stealing" the aroma of their food, which is the cause of their misfortune. One day, the wealthy man files a lawsuit, accusing the narrator’s father of stealing the spirit or essence of their food.Climax: The court case reaches its peak when the narrator’s father appears before the judge to answer the accusation. The wealthy man testifies that his family’s sickness is due to the poor family’s enjoyment of their food’s aroma. The entire courtroom waits anxiously for the verdict, while the judge listens intently.Falling Action: The narrator’s father, with a touch of humor and wisdom, offers to pay the rich family for the stolen aroma. He brings out coins and shakes them, letting the sound of the money fill the air. He argues that just as his family only took the aroma of the food without physically touching it, the rich family is entitled to the sound of the money, not the money itself.Resolution: The judge, amused by the father’s cleverness, dismisses the case, stating that the payment of the sound of the coins is sufficient. The courtroom bursts into laughter, and the narrator’s father is celebrated for his wit. The family returns home, victorious and still full of their vibrant, joyous spirit, while the rich family is left embarrassed by their baseless complaint.
