Cerita Rakyat "BATU MENANGIS" || (Film Pendek)

Summary

The story revolves around Darmi, a girl who is ashamed of her hardworking mother's dark skin from laboring in the fields. Despite her mother's pleas for help, Darmi refuses to assist, fearing she'll also get dark skin. One day, Darmi's mother goes to market to sell their harvest, and Darmi reluctantly joins. Along the way, Darmi's friends mistake her mother for a servant, which deeply hurts Darmi's mother. After a series of embarrassing encounters, Darmi becomes angry and disrespectful towards her mother. Eventually, Darmi's mother prays for her daughter to change, and Darmi is turned into a stone as punishment for her disrespect, symbolizing the importance of honoring one's parents.

Takeaways

• 👨‍👧 A mother named Darmi struggles to support her daughter after her husband's death.
• 🌾 The mother works hard in the fields, leading to her skin becoming darker and her body becoming worn out.
• 👧 Darmi, the daughter, refuses to help her mother and is afraid of getting dark skin like hers.
• 🌾 The mother asks Darmi to help with the harvest, but Darmi is reluctant, fearing her skin will become dirty and dark.
• 🥬 The mother works tirelessly, even when hungry and tired, to gather the harvest for sale at the market.
• 🏠 Upon returning home, the mother finds no food prepared by her daughter, who is angry and unhelpful.
• 💰 The next day, the mother takes her daughter to the market to sell the harvest, despite Darmi's reluctance.
• 😔 Darmi feels ashamed when her friends mistake her mother for a maid or helper.
• 🛍️ At the market, Darmi is upset because her mother refuses to buy some things she wants, citing lack of money.
• 🙏 The mother prays for her daughter to change her lazy ways and for God to punish Darmi if necessary.
• 🗿 As a result of her disrespect, Darmi is turned into a stone, symbolizing the consequences of being ungrateful to one's parents.
• 📚 The story teaches the importance of respecting and being grateful to one's parents, regardless of their social status or appearance.

Q & A

What was Darmi's father's condition?

Darmi's father had passed away when she was still young.

What did Darmi's mother have to do after her husband's death?

Darmi's mother had to work hard in the fields to support them because of their poverty.

Why did Darmi's mother's skin become darker and rougher?

Darmi's mother's skin became darker and rougher due to the daily hard work in the fields under the sun.

Why was Darmi reluctant to help her mother with the farm work?

Darmi was afraid that her skin would become dark like her mother's if she worked in the fields.

What was the main reason Darmi did not want to leave the house?

Darmi did not want to leave the house because she was afraid of her skin becoming dark like her mother's.

What was the significance of the harvest season for Darmi's mother?

The harvest season was significant for Darmi's mother because it was a time to gather the fruits of her labor to sell at the market.

Why did Darmi's mother insist that Darmi accompany her to the market?

Darmi's mother insisted that Darmi accompany her to the market to learn the value of hard work and to help carry the harvested goods.

What was Darmi's reaction when she met her friends on the way to the market?

Darmi was embarrassed and lied to her friends, pretending that her mother was not her mother but a helper.

What did Darmi's mother wish for while praying after coming back from the fields?

Darmi's mother prayed for her daughter to change her lazy nature and to become helpful.

What was the turning point in Darmi's attitude towards her mother?

The turning point was when Darmi's mother prayed for her daughter's change of heart, and Darmi, realizing her mistakes, began to cry and ask for forgiveness.

What is the moral of the story of 'Batu Menangis'?

The moral of the story is that children should be grateful and respectful to their parents, regardless of their social status or appearance.