Si Kabayan Manusia Cerdas Tapi Pemalas!! - Kisah Nusantara

Summary

The story of Si Kabayan, a clever yet lazy man from Pasundan, showcases his humorous attempts to avoid work using witty excuses. In one instance, when asked by his father-in-law to gather snails from a rice field, Kabayan claims the field is so deep that even the sky can be seen in it. Later, when tasked with picking a jackfruit, he lets it fall into the river and claims the fruit wanted to walk home by itself. Through his antics, the tale highlights Kabayan’s laziness, his ingenious excuses, and the humorous consequences of avoiding responsibility, offering both amusement and lessons on work ethics.

Takeaways

• 😀 Si Kabayan is a lazy yet clever man who often uses his intelligence to avoid work.
• 😀 Si Kabayan’s laziness is evident in his interactions with his family, especially his father-in-law.
• 😀 His first task involves collecting snails from the rice field, but he procrastinates and just sits on the field's edge.
• 😀 Si Kabayan’s father-in-law becomes angry after finding him doing nothing and pushes him into the field.
• 😀 Si Kabayan humorously claims that the rice field is so deep that even the sky is visible, as an excuse for not working.
• 😀 Despite his excuses, Si Kabayan eventually collects the snails, but only after being forced to do so.
• 😀 Another task given to Si Kabayan is to pick ripe jackfruit, but he drops the fruit into the river and lets it float away.
• 😀 When asked by his father-in-law about the missing fruit, Si Kabayan gives an absurd explanation, claiming the fruit wanted to walk on its own.
• 😀 Si Kabayan’s wit allows him to avoid blame, though his excuses are increasingly far-fetched and humorous.
• 😀 Despite his laziness, Si Kabayan’s cleverness keeps him out of trouble, even when faced with frustration from others.

Q & A

Who is Si Kabayan, and what is his character like?

Si Kabayan is a character from traditional folklore in Pasundan. He is known for being lazy but also clever. He often uses his intelligence to avoid work and make situations easier for himself, often at the expense of his duties.

What task is Si Kabayan assigned by his father-in-law, and how does he approach it?

Si Kabayan is assigned the task of collecting snails (siput-siput sawah) from a rice field. However, instead of getting to work, he sits lazily on the edge of the field, showing no urgency to complete the task.

How does Si Kabayan respond when his father-in-law finds him sitting in the field?

When his father-in-law confronts him, Si Kabayan invents an excuse, claiming that the rice field is so deep that the sky can be seen within it. This is a clear exaggeration and shows his attempt to avoid work.

What happens after Si Kabayan’s father-in-law pushes him into the field?

Si Kabayan falls into the field but, still with a grin, he starts collecting the snails as his father-in-law wanted, showing that he will only act when forced.

What other task is Si Kabayan given by his father-in-law, and what is his initial reaction?

Si Kabayan is later asked to pick a ripe jackfruit (nangka). He is initially reluctant to do the task, but after his father-in-law gets angry, he climbs the tree to pick the fruit.

What mistake does Si Kabayan make when picking the jackfruit?

Si Kabayan picks the jackfruit but accidentally drops it into the river. Instead of retrieving it, he lets the fruit float away.

How does Si Kabayan explain the situation when he returns home without the jackfruit?

When he returns home without the jackfruit, Si Kabayan tells his father-in-law that the jackfruit wanted to walk on its own and he let it go. He makes up a story that the fruit was supposed to return on its own, avoiding blame for his carelessness.

How does Si Kabayan’s father-in-law react to the missing jackfruit?

Si Kabayan’s father-in-law is upset and confused by the situation. He cannot understand why Si Kabayan did not retrieve the jackfruit, and he scolds him for being lazy and irresponsible.

What is Si Kabayan's attitude towards the scolding he receives from his father-in-law?

Despite the scolding, Si Kabayan remains indifferent and even amused. He laughs off his father-in-law's frustration and continues to make excuses for his actions.

What does this story illustrate about Si Kabayan's character?

This story highlights Si Kabayan's cleverness in avoiding work and his tendency to make excuses to justify his laziness. It also demonstrates the dynamic between him and his father-in-law, where Si Kabayan uses humor and deception to deflect blame.