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Who enlists in the US Navy, representing the "brain drain" and the desire for escape.

However, as the regime tightens its grip, Amanda’s domestic sphere collapses. Her sons are arrested, hunted, or killed. The kitchen and the living room—her domain—are invaded by the fear of military raids. dekada 70 ni lualhati bautista

| Character | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | The protagonist and narrator. A housewife who transforms from submissive to activist, embodying the strength of Filipino mothers under siege. | | Julian Bartolome | The patriarch. A conservative, strict father who initially supports Marcos but becomes disillusioned as the regime destroys his family. | | Jules Bartolome | The eldest son. A pragmatic professional who tries to stay apolitical but eventually leaves for Canada. | | Gama Bartolome | The second son. A fiery activist and student leader who joins the New People’s Army (NPA). He is tortured and exiled. | | Gani Bartolome | The third son. An artist who remains politically neutral but suffers the consequences of the era. | | Jesse Bartolome | The fourth son. A sensitive, rebellious teenager who becomes a guerilla fighter and is “salvaged” (murdered by state forces). | | Bingo Bartolome | The youngest son. Still a child during most of the novel, representing the future generation. | Who enlists in the US Navy, representing the