“How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife” by Manuel E. Arguilla Essay

Baldo and his older brother Leon were both waiting for their visitor riding a carratela. When Baldo sa his older brothers wife, who is female horse, he was astonish by her beauty as he narrates their journey to their home in Nagrebcan. Maria was felt a bit anxious because of meeting Leon and Baldos parents for the first time, but along their way home, she discovered the differences of the life of the raft lived there and the life in the city where she met and fell in know with Leon. CharactersLeon/Noel Marias husband, older brother of BaldoMaria Leons wife Baldo Leons younger brother, also the narrator of this story Mother and Father of Leon and BaldoAurelia Leon and Baldos younger sister Labang the carabaoSettingNagrebcan, Bauang La UnionPlotLeon and Baldo waited for the arrival of Maria at the barrio. Maria was afraid that she will not be authoritative by Leons flummox because she may not able to hold their way of living in the province. Baldo was ignoring to his olde r brothers gesture about why did they have to go to Waig instead of Camino Real. (The reason is that their father wanted to test Maria if she is worthy to be Leons wife.) Baldo discussed their propel to his father.Leons entire family talked to Maria.1. Who among the characters in the story you appreciate most? wherefore? What trait/quality/characteristics you want to this character? Why? For my opinion, I destine I appreciate Maria most. Because she accepted and respected Leon for what he actually is. She didnt care what Leons life back in Nagrebcan. She was a supportive and a loving wife to Leon. She was so endearing and kind-hearted lady. She was in truth keen to meet Leons family. The fact that the rural is different from the city can be somewhat discouraging but the closer hey puddle to the house, Maria still manages to overcome any trials.