Story Analysis and Summary: May Day Eve by Nick Joaquin

SUMMARY:

The story started with a flashback. Dona Agueda was facing the mirror on Monday eve because her sister told her to do so. Dona Agueda really believed in her sister. That's when she faced the mirror, her future lover would appear in the mirror.

As soon as Don Badoy appeared in the mirror, they decide to marry each other because they believed in Anastasia. When they got their married life began to be miserable. Because of the fact that they don't love each other and nothing special happened to them. 

IMPLICATIONS:

The story implies that we should not believe in superstitions. In marriage, we should always consider love because love is the foundation of all.

We shouldn't force another person to love us in return. Instead, do something special in order for you to be loved back.

THEME:

The theme centers on intense remorse caused by wrong decisions. Like believing in superstitions.

PLOT:

The plot revolves around Don Badoy who live his life with regrets. He realizes that Dona Aguedaforces him to marry her.

INNER CONFLICT: 

He could not accept what he had done to Dona Agueda, a miserable life. He could not accept that he takes advantage of the superstitions.

REALIZATIONS: 

He could not undo what he had done.