Beast

Leona was asking like a beast. Rupin behaved as a gentleman.

Loved the Irony - great story!

Leona was the one who behaved "beastly" though she redeemed herself (and Rupin) at the end. Rupin started out as a "beast", but after being cursed, changed and became a gentleman. So by the end of the story, the physical beast is a gentleman and Leona has found a good husband.

Loved the story, but if I try to project into "what happens next", I wonder how Leona will survive - she'll need clothes, a place to live, and money to buy bread and other necessities. And Rupin can't help her with that, unless he brings back extra meat that Leona can take into town and sell for money and supplies.

Nonetheless, I'm encouraged for their happiness.