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I noticed that the story is in reversed, that's why im confused. So I read it backwards and I was touched to the way Maria show her love to Leon and even move to the province so that she can lived with him even though she lives in the city.

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After reading the story, I feel a sense of warmth and nostalgia, appreciating the themes of family bonds, cultural acceptance, and the beauty of rural life. The characters and their interactions resonate authentically, leaving me with a deeper understanding of embracing different cultures and traditions. Overall, the story evokes empathy and emotional connection, making it a memorable and thought-provoking read.

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I conducted an analysis to determine whether the material should be read backwards before starting to read it. After realizing that it was meant to be read backwards, I did just that. The story was adorable and heartwarming to read.

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Tapay, Yesha Lee U.

HUMMS 11-D

the first thing I felt while reading was the confusion because of the words that seem to be reversed, I was able to notice it, I tried to read the story from the end until I first noticed while reading that he could read but it was clearer and more detailed when reading backwards, I understood better the story of two people who love Noel and Maria. the story is confusing if it is read first, there are many things that cannot be explained properly, but when I read back I understood what problems and solutions were the story I read.

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This story was not new to me since I already have read this when I was on 10th grade. In my perspective, this is a story wherein Maria, Leon’s wife, was tested during their travel on the way to Leon’s house. Leon’s family were testing Maria if she would like the province, it seems like she did. I actually watched this story since it is easy to understand while watching it. It is a nice story and it is possibly happening in real life situations too.

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The story teaches me that love isn't just about two people, but also about connecting with each other's families. It shows how love sometimes means making sacrifices and putting in effort to be part of someone else’s world. I realize that true love is shown through actions, not just words. The way Maria shows her love for Leon by being kind and respectful to his family makes me see how important it is to express love through understanding and effort.

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In "How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife," the narrative captures the essence of cultural contrasts and the complexities of familial acceptance. The protagonist, Baldo, serves as the lens through which we experience the tension between city and rural life. Maria, Leon's wife, symbolizes modernity and change, while the rural setting embodies tradition and simplicity.

The story effectively highlights the initial skepticism of Baldo and the family towards Maria, showcasing their protective nature over their customs. As the plot unfolds, we see the gradual acceptance of Maria, emphasizing the importance of understanding and compassion in bridging cultural divides.

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First of all, the way the story is written confused me because the way the characters were introduced and how everything was moving so fast made it a bit difficult for me to follow. But as I got to the end I definitely got a better grasp of the bigger picture. Maria seemed to be a woman who lived a different life compared to Leon or "Noel" as Maria calls him, and it seems like Leon's family knows this especially Leon's father, whom Maria was concerned about. It seemed like his family or at the very least his father wanted to know the extent of Maria's love for his son because she may not like the reality of their livelihood in the fields, however he is soon to be proven wrong as Maria and Leon seemed to be meant to be for each other. Maria never complained, she never looked back, she maintained her beautiful gaze in the eyes of her lover, Leon. It just shows how true love has no boundaries, and it gets through even the rockiest of roads.

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After reading the story above, it mixed me up at first. I could not understand what the story is saying,it is so fast and made it difficult to understand itself. When I read it as if it was written in reverse, it became easier for me to comprehend.The story explore themes of cultural identity, family, and acceptance.It so heartwarming and pleasant to read.It explores the challenges in adjusting to new environments amidst an ultimate strength in love and acceptance.

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After reading the story, I realized that Maria is a beautifully written character. Maria is unfamiliar with the rural place where Leon lives but she faced this unfamiliarity without being afraid. For instance, when Labang made a loud sound, Maria was amazed instead of being afraid. She was humble and very appreciative of the place she was in and everything that surrounds her. She was never afraid of the unfamiliar place with unfamiliar customs that she visited, the only thing that she was afraid of was not being accepted by Leon's parents.

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"How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife" can be interpreted as a celebration of family and the enduring power of love. The story emphasizes the importance of community, the strength of familial bonds, and the ability to bridge cultural differences through understanding and acceptance. It suggests that true happiness lies in finding a balance between tradition and modernity, and in embracing the unique qualities that each brings to our lives. The story's ending, with Maria's acceptance of her new life and the family's joyful reunion, serves as a testament to the power of love and the ability of families to overcome challenges and find happiness together.

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The narrative focuses on acceptance and love in the family as well as between Leon and Maria. Throughout the story, it is clear how much Leon loves his community and how much he believes in its beauty. As Maria interacts with the land and its people, her initial fear about her new life gradually gives way to a sense of belonging and love. Maria's journey represents the difficulties of adjusting to a new environment. The ending inspires hope by illustrating the transformational power of love and family.

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When I read this, I was confused about why things were happening so quickly, but I realized that the reading method here is backward again, just like when we read last time. I enjoyed reading it because it could be happening in real life. The story shows Maria's true love for Leon, she not only made him feel it but also conveyed it to his family through respect. It suggests that before you enter someone's life, you must make sacrifices and put in effort to demonstrate your love. It reminds us that it's not just the person you love who deserves respect, but their family as well.

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The story illustrated how Leon and Maria had different culture and social lifestyle. First of all, I love to appreciate how the author describe Maria as a beautiful woman. Because of way the author describes Maria, I can almost visualize how lovely and fragrant she is. The focus of the story is on Leon and Maria, but it is told from Baldo's point of view, which is good in my opinion because he is Leon's brother and his impression for his brother's wife is important. The story shows how much Maria loves Leon, as seen by her willingness to give up her city life for a simpler one. The two characters' love emphasizes how important it is to embrace one another's lifestyles and families.

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AGUILAR, GHEANELLE B.

MALIGALIG, ALIYAH GABRIELLE

MEERA, CLOUIE NATCHIE U.

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I started watching the story because I couldn't understand it, but I still ended up reading it. What I felt in the story was pure love. Baldo saw his brother's wife as lovely, tall, and beautiful. The way Maria and Noel love each other is different; I feel like no one can separate the two of them. Maria is scared that Noel's father might not like her, but Maria's personality is very kind and loveable, and everyone can like her. I think the father is going to like Maria because of the way she loves his son. The relationship between the daughter-in-law and family is always important.

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It took me a while to understand the flow and the message of the story given. After reading some of the few lines again, I finally understood what the author was trying to convey. The difference between the cultures that the characters grew up in. Maria, the main character who grew up in the city married Leon, a person who lives in the province. Maria was open to other people’s cultures, accepting the differences and the state of life that her husband lived in. As the story went on, Maria addressed her worries about not being accepted by Leon’s family since she grew up in a different community as Leon reassured her. The story shows the complexity of different cultures and ways of living that people experience.

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After reading the story, I realized that just like Maria, who came from a more privileged urban background, it is hard to adapt to a new environment or a different lifestyle. At the same time, it is good to feel that you are accepted by the people in that environment, which is shown in the story.

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Abad, Khim Andrei L.

Waniwan, John Ian O.

Ursal, Hannah Ericka N.

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The topic of this narrative appeals to me, as does the way the author depicts things or people, such as how she opens the story by describing Maria. It can also be used to our everyday life, particularly when we have to introduce our loved one to our family.

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The story demonstrates how Maria was welcomed into Leon's family despite living a different and more contemporary lifestyle than Leon. And how Maria is willing to make sacrifices in order to satisfy her father-in-law. She also demonstrates her willingness to reside in Leon's home province. It also illustrates how acceptance for both individuals and cultural barriers might be overcome by love.

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After finishing the story I understood its deeper meaning, the author's message about the two cultures became clearer to me. Although her husband Leon was raised in a province, the main character Maria grew up in a large city. Maria was looking for ways to fit in with her husband's family while accepting their way of existence regardless of her concerns that they might not accept her completely, because of her situation. However, Leon was there to comfort and support her no matter how challenging it was for her to adjust to these differences in culture. It really shows here what love can do to people. For me, the plot well portrays and achieves the attention of readers.

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After reading the story, I felt warmth and admiration over Maria's gift of embracing very simple, rural life for love's sake with Leon. It has represented how love calls for adjusting to a new environment and cultures. It reminded me that in the end, real connection transcends all differences and is actually founded on mutual understanding and respect.

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When I read the story for the first time, I was confused, and I don't understand what the story is trying to convey but when I reread it for many times and when I tried to read it backwards, I felt touched and admiration for Maria because even though she was from the city she chooses to live with Leon in the province because she really loves Leon and she will do anything for him. It also shows their bond and love for each other and the conflict between tradition and modernity is one of the story's main themes and the collision between urban and rural lifestyles is symbolized by Maria's entry from the city into Nagrebcan's rural environment and compassion and acceptance of differences can improve family relationship. Despite Baldo's doubts with Maria at first, in the end with his family they accepted Maria whole heartedly and Maria is willing to adopt how to live in rural environment even though she is not used in living in that kind of place. This story also happens in real life and for me love is the most powerful thing in the world and Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.

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MENDOZA, JANRELL M.

PAGUIO, MATHEW RENZ S.

ENRIQUEZ, XIE KAYZELLE F.

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MATULIN, YUSUF D.

EVANGELISTA, JHANEA MAE V.

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Lusterio,Hugh Kaide L.

Matibag,Sandro Francesco T.

Layacan,Vhea Edrich M.

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Trilles, Chris Russel A.

Abad, Sofia Nicole S.

Yap, Jasmin Angela D.

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Waniwan, John Ian Cedrick O.

Maria skillfully blended her rural and urban culture, which is as if symbolized by this film. But one aspect that particularly clicked in this movie is how Maria, born and raised in the city, treated the countryside as an adaptive result of her change towards a rural life, especially when she had to deal with Labang. Their simple and quiet yet marvelous setting further enhanced the value of the story. It is clear that Leon has a love for Maria; he feels proud to introduce her to his family and homeland. The story is accordingly representative of love, acceptance, and harmony of two worlds.

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Leron, Jerimie P.

Manguiat, Rheeanne B.

Pucyutan, Melissa Grace G.

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Malijan, Franz Ivan M.

Garcia, Sharina Nicole N.

Sanqui, Erich M.

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Personally, I was really confused the first time I read it, but as people say, you can't really examine a piece on your first read, so I read it again and finally understood it. The story was about Maria, who lives in the city, moving with Leon to the province, accompanied by his brother, Baldo. Even though she's now in an unfamiliar environment, where trees roam far and wide, away from the bustling city, she faced it with optimism and happiness for the future. This was all part of a test by Leon and Baldo's father, who wanted to see if Maria was capable of the province life, and she didn't disappoint. She even sang songs and laughed with Leon and Baldo throughout their journey, marveling at the sights and scenery. I like how they showed the pressure of being accepted into a family, and how to become a part of them through love and bonds, despite their differences in lifestyle, as Leon and Baldo lived in the province, and Maria lived in the city.

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Lajato, Arwin Franz F.

Magbanua, Christian L.

Terrenal, Jhena A.

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Obaña Kean Russel M.

San Juan, Sorenz Emerson H.

Delos Santos, Missielette M.

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Abraham, Princess C.

Magtalas, Kerrhianne Joice E.

Masongsong, Samantha Elaine L.

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After reading the story, I observed that Maria is incredibly patient and compassionate. Despite being tested, she remained humble and never complained. As a person unfamiliar with the place, traditions, and customs of others, one might easily feel overwhelmed. However, because of Maria's love for Leon, she was able to overcome all obstacles. I also see that if you really love your child, you will do everything to make sure that your child's life with their partner is comfortable and orderly.

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"How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife" is a charming story that captures the essence of Filipino life and values. It's a beautiful portrait of rural life, but it also makes me think about the challenges of adapting to a new culture and the expectations placed on women in a traditional society.

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The story made me feel a mix of things. It makes me think about family and how it changes. It's clear that Leon and Maria are deeply in love, but Baldo's observations show that their love will be tested. I'd be curious to know what happens next--- will the family come together, or will there be a conflict? The ending leaves me with a sense of hope, but also a bit of doubt. It's a story that stays with me, making me think about love, family, and the changes that come with time.

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The story made me felt confused, so i read it again and realized its reversed. This story is interesting because Leon and Maria are clearly in love. It's a beautiful story because it includes love, family, and beauty of the Philippines

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/122y49MoyjSp78VNo7UDASLHgekH7BQj6fAJufob7csI/edit

Baluntac, John Exikiel

Dia, Samantha Louise H.

Pursado, Aimilyn Dalny M.

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ARMAMENTO, DHARYLL FRANCIS R.

MANZANAL, AILYN CHARISH P.

MACEDA, SYDNEY LORRAINE R.

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At first, the story felt a bit boring and confusing, but as I reached the end, I started to understand its deeper message and moral. It became much more interesting when I realized how Maria not only shows respect but also a genuine acceptance of Leon’s rural life. Even though she’s from the city, she embraces the simple, humble ways of Leon’s family, which shows the depth of her love and her willingness to adapt. And I also liked how the author uses dialogue throughout the story. The way the characters spoke to each other made it easy to follow and much more engaging. It helped me understand the flow of events better. The conversations felt natural and revealed a lot about the characters' personalities, like how Baldo watches over Maria and Leon’s relationship, and how Maria respectfully interacts with Leon’s family, even though she’s new to their world. The moral of the story is that love is about acceptance, not just between two people, but also their families and different ways of life.

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Palacio, Karl Miguel M.

Baronggo, Aliyah Nicole C.

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Reading the story, I loved how it shows us an appreciation of culture, family bonds, and the beauty of Leon's life. It somehow reminded me of a lyric from Taylor Swift's song, "You grew up in a silver spoon gated community, glamouring shiny bright Beverly Hills. I was raised on a farm. No, it wasn't a mansion. Just living room dancing, with kitchen table bills." Which captures how genuine love can be no matter what social status/classes we are from.

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At first i was very confuse, but then i realize that the story was in reverse. The story was very heart whelming and very nostalgic to read

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Malabuyoc, Rhianna

Tapay, Yesha Lee

Llarena, Ron Christoff