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

Baldo and his previous(a) brother Leon were both waiting for their visitor riding a carratela. When Baldo sa his older brothers wife, who is mare, he was amazed by her beauty as he narrates their journey to their home in Nagrebcan. female horse was mat up a bit anxious because of meeting Leon and Baldos parents for the first time, but along their way home, she notice the differences of the spiritedness of the people lived there and the life in the city where she met and fell in love with Leon. CharactersLeon/Noel Marias husband, older brother of BaldoMaria Leons wife Baldo Leons younger brother, also the narrator of this composition 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 accepted by Leons set about because she may not able to adapt their way of living in the province. Baldo was ignori ng to his older brothers question about why did they have to go to Waig instead of Camino Real. (The reason is that their father wanted to examen Maria if she is worthy to be Leons wife.) Baldo discussed their travel to his father.Leons entire family talked to Maria.1. Who among the characters in the story you estimate most? Why? What trait/quality/characteristics you want to this character? Why? For my opinion, I think I appreciate Maria most. Because she accepted and respected Leon for what he really 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 truly keen to meet Leons family. The fact that the rural is different from the city can be middling discouraging but the closer hey get to the house, Maria still manages to overcome any trials.