Going back in time (Narrative Essay)

 To go back in time will be a really great experience. Most people find it absurd but I think going back to the past will not do any harm. It’s not bad saying “If only I can go back in time and change my mistake” or “I want to go back to being a teenager and enjoy life”. Every one of us experience different situations and I know that someday, those words will escape your lips.

It’s been almost three years that I’ve been a student of my school, Don Antonio de Zuzuarregui Senior Memorial Academy (DAZSMA). And during those years, there was never a year that passed without us, watching a play in AFP Theatre. This year, as a junior student, we’re tackling about our beloved national hero Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere in our Filipino Subject.

We also had a chance to watch “Batang Rizal”, a play by PETA in Assumption College Antipolo. I remember the fun we had while watching it. The story is all about Pepito, a student who was assigned by his teacher to take care of Rizal’s statue for their school program. However, the gang who bullies him took away the statue and accidentaly hit it. The blame was put on Pepito so he was asked to replace the statue within a week.

The next day, Pepito went to the library and read a book about Jose Rizal. When he flipped to the next page, the next thing he knew was that he’s back in Rizal’s time. There were lots of comedy acts when he became friends with Pepe, the little Rizal. They shared different stories and had some little adventures with each other.

“Batang Rizal” is a memorable play for us. Even though Pepe wanted to change his future when Pepito said that he died for the country, he still accepted his fate. We were moved but happy and satisfied when the play ended. They made us realize how beautiful it is to get a chance to live. It showed that Pepito had a great experience when he went back during Rizal’s time.