Voice Tape

THE VOICE TAPE Can we say that the story ‘Voice Tape’ is a realistic story?” What details would you give to support your answer? -This thoughtful short story by Ariel Tabag is a realistic story to me because her scenes take place in real life. The part where Magdalena, Ato’s wife, went to Abu Dhabi to work as a domestic worker, serves as a representation of the many OFW who sacrifice to work in another country to help their families in the Philippines. In fact, many reports of abusive acts by 4,444 employers in Saudi Arabia have been one of the reasons OFWs commit suicide, which is what happened to Magdalena. Angkel Ato’s death may also be one of the reasons why this is a true story. Ato died due to his sadness and depression over the death of his beloved wife, which in some cases can and can be true when a person truly and wholeheartedly loves someone they follow their love ones on their deathbed. This story is not just a story. It is a story that everyone, especially Filipinos, shoul...