Dot the I(2005)- User Reviews

The title of the story “Dot the I” shows an expression of putting the I in the center of relationship. It connotes of self-centeredness over the other. In other words, self-I is portraying an attitude of selfishness, egoistic and the determining subject over the object- You. Thus, everything evolves on the self- I. “Laging ako!”. When I try to look at closely the title itself, it seems that there must have something lacking on it. The “dot the I” expresses actually an action, i.e. I Love. However, It does not give an indication of who the action of loving directed to. The “dot the I” on the story is not referring neither to Kit nor to Carmen, but on Barnaby’s self- subjection. He is actually seeing only himself. He does not considering the feelings of other person. So, to make the story more accurate and complete in itself, it should be therefore- I DOT YOU! It implies a complete object and receiver of the action. But, beware! When you learn to love, be wise in loving.

The story has indeed projects different areas of concern of man-to-man relationship. It even touches to the deeper shield of one’s world, i.e. committed to his internal-external relationship. My in-depth personal assessment on the story simply explicate on human distinctiveness from object or thing. What I am trying to drive out here is that; human life is precious gift. It entails respect and to keep pure and blameless in eyes of God.
I don’t like the way the story ends. It should not be a tragic presentation- like on the death of the antagonist, Barnaby. But, I guess, it would be more appealing and touching when it will end having reconciled with each other. I would prefer to see how Barnaby converts himself and make peace and reconciliation with Kit and Carmen. This would allow us, the audience, to reflect in ourselves that in spite of one’s wretchedness in life, there is always a room for conversion and reconciliation. In this way, the theme and title of the story end of giving forgiveness which leads eventually to loving one another beyond our human limitations and weaknesses.

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