[Reaction] How My Brother Leon Brought Home A Wife

   How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife by Manuel Arguilla is a story about a man named Leon bringing his future wife home to meet his parents. The story shows Maria, who have to overcome different tests to become the wife of Leon.

    Leon arrived with Maria at the rural place of Nagrebcan. Maria met Baldo, Leon’s brother and Labang, the bull that Baldo considers as his pet. One of the tests she experienced is that even though Maria is scared of Labang and hesitated at first, she came and touch Labang’s forehead very daintily. She also experienced riding in a cart, which is a new experience to her since she grew up in a big city. Then they took a surprising route home for Leon, but it was meant as a test for Maria to see if she could endure the sacrifices she made and meet her new family. Maria was a patient, caring and loving wife to Leon. Maria has fears but also shows that it won’t stop her to become Leon’s wife. She managed to overcome the different tests, which clearly showed that Maria will endure anything and is worthy for Leon. Later in the story, it is revealed that Leon’s father was the one who made an ingenious way to find out if Maria is really worthy to live in a rural place and become Leon’s wife.

    The story’s moral is showing love by overcoming any trials just for that special person. No matter what it could be, how difficult the problem is, if you really love someone, you are willing to take risks for that person.