Question

Would Antonio Luna Have Been a Strongman? Eyes flashing and fists clenched, Luna entered the house and ran upstairs, after sleeping a sentry who had been too unnerved to salute. Upstairs, Luna was met by his mortal foe, Felipe Buencamino, who told him that Aguinaldo had gone to San Isidro. (Nick Joaquin, 1997, 178)

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, Antonio Luna would have been a strongman.

Explanation:

The descriptions of Antonio Luna as seen from the passage is that of a strong. For him to have sleep a Sentry, that is a soldier stationed to guard and    secure a post, that reveals that he was indeed strong. Also, he had a mortal foe named Felipe Buencamino whom he must have engaged in battle.

His clenched fists and flashing eyes are also indicative of his combative lifestyle. So, it can be deduced from the excerpt that  Antonio Luna was a strongman.