Juara 1 Lomba Story Telling Cindelaras tingkat SMP sederajat se-Kab. Kediri 2022

Summary

In this Indonesian folktale from East Java, a jealous second wife plots to murder her kind-hearted rival, the first wife, to secure her position as queen. After betraying her, the second wife leaves the first wife to die in the forest, where she gives birth to a son named Timulus. Timulus grows up to confront the king, revealing the truth about his mother's murder. The king punishes the second wife, teaching the moral that jealousy and ingratitude lead to ruin, while gratitude brings peace and happiness.

Takeaways

• 😀 The story is an Indonesian tale from East Java, shared by a participant in a storytelling event.
• 😀 A king has two wives: one is kind and loving, while the other is wicked and jealous.
• 😀 The wicked wife becomes envious of the kind wife’s goodness and plans to kill her to become queen.
• 😀 The wicked wife manipulates the royal healer, pretending to be sick to deceive others and further her plan.
• 😀 The kind wife is taken into the forest and left alone, where she eventually gives birth to a child.
• 😀 The child grows up and later reveals the truth about his mother's fate to the king.
• 😀 The king discovers the deceit and the wickedness of the second wife, who is ultimately punished.
• 😀 The moral of the story is about being grateful for what you have, as jealousy and greed can lead to destructive consequences.
• 😀 The story highlights themes of betrayal, deception, and the consequences of actions motivated by jealousy.
• 😀 The story is intended to teach the audience a valuable life lesson: appreciation and gratitude are essential for happiness and stability.
• 😀 The performance is interactive, involving applause and music to engage the audience throughout the storytelling.

Q & A

What is the title of the Indonesian story told in the script?

The title of the story is not explicitly mentioned in the script, but it can be referred to as 'The Tale of Two Wives' based on its content.

Where is the story set?

The story is set in a kingdom, described as 'God’s kingdom.'

Who are the main characters in the story?

The main characters are the king, his two wives, the first wife who is kind and loving, and the second wife who is jealous and evil.

What is the conflict in the story?

The conflict arises when the second wife, driven by jealousy, plots to kill the first wife in order to become the queen.

How does the second wife attempt to eliminate the first wife?

The second wife pretends to be ill and calls the royal healer to help her, but instead, the healer is tricked into helping her kill the first wife.

What happens after the first wife is supposedly killed?

Instead of dying, the first wife is taken to the forest, where she lives alone and eventually gives birth to a son.

What is the significance of the son who is born in the forest?

The son, who grows quickly, eventually reveals that he is the son of the first wife. His appearance shocks everyone, especially the king, and leads to the discovery of the second wife’s treachery.

What is the king's reaction when he finds out the truth?

The king is shocked when he learns the truth about his second wife’s betrayal and the survival of the first wife. He then punishes the second wife for her actions.

What is the moral lesson of the story?

The moral lesson of the story is to be grateful for what you have, as jealousy and greed can lead to worse outcomes.

How does the story end?

The story ends with the second wife being punished for her evil deeds, and the moral of the story being shared with the audience: to be grateful for what you have.