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

'Baldo and his older chum Leon were both waiting for their visitor riding a carratela. When Baldo sa his older brother’s wife, who is mare, he was amazed by her beauty as he narrates their journey to their home in Nagrebcan. Maria was felt a bit anxious because of confrontation Leon and Baldo’s parents for the first time, but along their federal agency home, she discovered the differences of the animation of the people lived there and the life in the city where she met and fell in recognize with Leon. Characters\r\nLeon/Noel †Maria’s husband, older brother of BaldoMaria †Leon’s wife Baldo †Leon’s younger brother, also the romanceteller of this story Mother and Father of Leon and BaldoAurelia †Leon and Baldo’s younger sister Labang †the carabaoSetting\r\nNagrebcan, Bauang La Union\r\nPlot\r\nLeon and Baldo waited for the reaching of Maria at the barrio. Maria was afraid that she go away not be accepted by Leo n’s father because she may not able to accommodate their way of living in the province. Baldo was ignoring to his older brother’s question about why did they fix to go to Waig instead of Camino Real. (The reason is that their father wanted to test Maria if she is worthy to be Leon’s wife.) Baldo discussed their travel to his father.\r\nLeon’s entire family talked to Maria.\r\n1. Who among the characters in the story you appreciate most? Why? What trait/ type/characteristics you want to this character? Why? For my opinion, I reckon I appreciate Maria most. Because she accepted and regard Leon for what he really is. She didn’t care what Leon’s life back in Nagrebcan. She was a adjunct and a loving wife to Leon. She was so delight and kind-hearted lady. She was very keen to meet Leon’s family. The detail that the rural is different from the city can be somewhat discouraging but the closer hey win to the house, Maria still manage s to overcome any trials.\r\n'