Journey of life: Analyzing the convergence of lives in “Sa lalaking naligsan sa may interseksyon”
“SA LALAKING NALIGSAN SA MAY INTERSEKSYON” Written by: Manuel M. Avenido "Sa Lalaking Naligsan sa May Interseksyon" by Manuel Avenido is a short story written in Cebuano that perfectly portrays the busy life of a human living in our country. The story covers issues such as the indifference of people, safety, and also deep knowledge and reflection of our journey through life. The literary text centers on men who witness an accident on their way to work. This narrative is based on a true story of the author where he witnessed a man being run over by a 10F jeepney at the intersection point of N.Bacalso Avenue and V. Rama. Avenido used his talent for writing to perfectly reflect on a human’s routine without sugarcoating his words. By incorporating his life cycle into the accident at the intersection, he was able to integrate these topics to create a deeper meaning in life. Through discussing each different perspective and identifying the social issue embedded in the literatur...