Gelar Karya P5 Sendratari "LUTUNG KASARUNG" Kelas X-1

Summary

This story unfolds in the ancient Pasundan kingdom, where the wise King Prabu Tapak Arum must decide which of his two daughters, Purbararang or Purbasari, will succeed him. However, Purbararang, motivated by jealousy, plots to sabotage her sister’s ascension by using dark magic. As Purbasari is exiled due to a mysterious skin disease, she finds solace in the jungle, where a mystical ape, Lutung Kasarung, aids her. Eventually, Purbasari’s true beauty is restored, and she reclaims her right to the throne. The story concludes with her rightful reign and a lesson in justice and redemption.

Takeaways

• 😀 A wise king, Prabu Tapak Arum, ruled a kingdom with two beautiful but very different daughters, Purbararang and Purbasari.
• 😀 The king, feeling old, decided to pass the throne to one of his daughters, with Purbasari being chosen as the rightful heir.
• 😀 Purbararang, filled with jealousy and malice, plotted to stop Purbasari's coronation by seeking out a witch for help.
• 😀 Purbararang's plan involved poisoning Purbasari with a magical concoction, causing her to develop a mysterious skin condition.
• 😀 The kingdom was shocked by the foul smell emanating from Purbasari's room, as her skin condition worsened, causing her to be cast out.
• 😀 Purbasari was sent into the forest, where she found solace and care from a mysterious monkey, Lutung Kasarung.
• 😀 Lutung Kasarung, who was a prince under a curse, used magical water to heal Purbasari’s condition, restoring her beauty.
• 😀 After months of ruling, Purbararang's jealousy led her to confront Purbasari, who had returned to the kingdom with her newfound beauty.
• 😀 Lutung Kasarung revealed his true identity as a prince from the heavens, breaking his curse and claiming Purbasari as his true love.
• 😀 Purbararang and her fiancé Indrajaya were punished for their deceitful actions, and Purbasari, now with her true love, was set to take the throne.

Q & A

What is the main conflict in the story?

The main conflict in the story is the rivalry between two sisters, Purbararang and Purbasari, over the throne of their kingdom. Purbararang’s jealousy leads her to plot against her sister, causing a series of challenges for Purbasari.

Why does Purbararang want to harm Purbasari?

Purbararang wants to harm Purbasari because she believes it is unfair for Purbasari to inherit the throne, even though she is the younger sister. Purbararang, being the older sibling, feels entitled to the throne.

What role does the old witch play in Purbararang's plot?

Purbararang seeks the help of an old witch in the forest to create a potion that causes Purbasari to develop a horrible skin disease, hoping to prevent her from taking the throne.

How does Purbasari end up in the forest?

Purbasari is banished to the forest by her family after suffering from the skin disease caused by Purbararang’s malicious potion. Her family, including her mother, believes she is cursed and orders her to leave the kingdom.

Who helps Purbasari after she is banished to the forest?

In the forest, Purbasari is helped by Lutung Kasarung, a mysterious monkey who turns out to be a prince in disguise. He takes care of her, providing comfort and eventually healing her skin disease with a magical water.

What happens to Purbasari after she drinks the magical water?

After drinking the magical water provided by Lutung Kasarung, Purbasari's skin heals, and she becomes beautiful again, restoring her to her former self.

How does Purbasari prove she is the rightful heir to the throne?

Purbasari, now healed and restored, confronts her sister, Purbararang, and declares her right to the throne. She also reveals that Lutung Kasarung is actually a prince, further asserting her legitimacy.

What is Lutung Kasarung's true identity?

Lutung Kasarung is revealed to be a prince from the celestial realm who had been cursed to live as a monkey. He regains his true form after Purbasari loves him with a pure heart.

What happens to Purbararang and Indrajaya at the end of the story?

Purbararang and Indrajaya are punished for their evil deeds. They are imprisoned for their actions, and Purbasari, now healed and rightful heir, takes the throne with the support of her people and the prince.

What lesson can be learned from this story?

The story teaches the values of kindness, sincerity, and rightful leadership. It also highlights the consequences of jealousy and betrayal, and the importance of love and forgiveness.