Juara I Lomba Bercerita Tingkat Nasional bagi Siswa SD/MI tahun 2011

Summary

The story 'The Heron Dies Because of Its Greed' is a cautionary tale about the dangers of selfishness. A heron, now old and weak, pretends to be a friend to the other animals in a beautiful lake, telling them that the lake will soon be destroyed. The heron deceives the fish and other creatures, promising to save them, but instead, it eats them one by one. Eventually, the heron tries to deceive a crab, but the crab turns the tables, causing the heron to meet its end. The tale teaches that greed leads to downfall and emphasizes the importance of fairness and respect for others.

Takeaways

• 😀 The story is titled 'The Stork Dies Because of Its Greed' and is derived from the book *Panc Tantra* by Iwayan Mas Winar.
• 😀 The setting takes place in a peaceful lake surrounded by fragrant flowers, with clear water and a variety of fish living harmoniously.
• 😀 The stork, once strong and skilled at catching fish, grows old and weak, eventually unable to hunt as it once did.
• 😀 The stork becomes worried about starving and devises a wicked plan to deceive the other lake inhabitants.
• 😀 Pretending to be sad, the stork cries by the lake, leading the fish and frogs to wonder why it isn't trying to catch them.
• 😀 The stork claims that humans are planning to destroy the lake, and in doing so, all the creatures will die, which causes the fish to panic.
• 😀 The stork offers to help by flying the fish to a new lake, gaining their trust as it takes them one by one and eats them along the way.
• 😀 After a while, a crab becomes suspicious of the stork's actions and demands to be taken to the new lake.
• 😀 During the flight, the crab realizes it is being deceived, and upon return, attacks the stork, eventually killing it.
• 😀 The moral of the story is that greed leads to one's downfall, and selfishness will always be punished in the end.

Q & A

What is the central theme of the story 'Bangau Mati Karena Keserakahannya'?

The central theme of the story is the destructive nature of greed. The heron's greed leads to its downfall as it deceives and exploits others for personal gain, ultimately meeting a tragic end.

What does the heron pretend to be upset about in the story?

The heron pretends to be upset because it claims that humans plan to destroy the pond by filling it with soil, which would harm all the creatures living there.

How does the heron deceive the creatures in the pond?

The heron deceives the creatures by pretending to be sad and claiming it can save them by flying them to a safer pond. However, it uses this as an opportunity to catch and eat the fish and other creatures.

Why do the fish and other creatures trust the heron?

The creatures trust the heron because they believe its story about the impending destruction of their home and its promise to take them to a safer pond. Their trust is based on the heron's feigned concern for their welfare.

What happens when the heron starts flying the creatures to the new pond?

As the heron flies the creatures to the new pond, it captures and eats them one by one, taking advantage of their trust and gullibility.

How does the crab respond to the heron's actions?

The crab becomes suspicious of the heron's intentions and realizes that it is being deceived. The crab confronts the heron, which eventually leads to the heron's demise.

What is the significance of the heron's death in the story?

The heron's death symbolizes the consequences of greed. Despite initially deceiving others and gaining from their trust, the heron ultimately faces justice for its selfish actions.

What lesson does the story teach about greed?

The story teaches that greed leads to negative outcomes and destruction. It encourages people to avoid selfishness and deceit, as these qualities bring harm to oneself and others.

What role does the crab play in the story?

The crab plays a pivotal role as the character who recognizes the heron's deception. By confronting the heron and exposing its greed, the crab helps bring about the heron's downfall.

What could have happened if the creatures had not trusted the heron?

If the creatures had not trusted the heron, they might have avoided being deceived and eaten. The story suggests that skepticism and critical thinking are important in protecting oneself from manipulation.