Drama "Sangkuriang: The Origin of Mount Tangkuban perahu" -Tugas Bahasa Inggris Lanjutan -

Summary

The story of Sanguriang, the origin of Mount Tangkuban Perahu in West Java, revolves around a king named Sumbing Perbangkara and a woman named Dayangumbi. After an encounter where Dayangumbi promises to marry whoever picks up her treat, she is surprised to find Sanguriang, a young man who had grown up to be handsome. After a series of events, including a challenge to complete a ship by sunrise, Sanguriang’s failure leads to his anger, causing the ship to turn into a mountain. This marks the creation of Mount Tangkuban Perahu, a legendary landmark in the region.

Takeaways

• 😀 A kingdom in West Java was ruled by King Nam Sumbing, who had a strong affection for Dayangbi Orange.
• 😀 The king wanted to marry Dayangbi to prevent conflict between princes and kings.
• 😀 Dayangbi, upon being approached by the king, eventually agreed to marry him, though she had feelings for someone else.
• 😀 A mysterious zombie who weaved fabric in the forest played a crucial role in the story.
• 😀 Dayangbi's treat was picked up by a man, later revealed to be the king's guard, Tang.
• 😀 Dayangbi was surprised when Tang transformed into a handsome man, and they soon fell in love.
• 😀 Dayangbi had a child with Tang, but their relationship became strained when secrets were revealed about Tang's true identity.
• 😀 Dayangbi, after a confrontation, became angry and hit Tang, causing a rift between them.
• 😀 Dayangbi sought refuge in a cave, where she meditated and was blessed by the gods for her inner beauty and spirit.
• 😀 As years passed, Tang became a handsome man and sought to reconnect with Dayangbi, offering to complete a seemingly impossible task for her to rekindle their relationship.
• 😀 Despite Tang's efforts, Dayangbi set a condition that he must finish building a ship before sunrise. Tang failed, and as a result, the ship transformed into a large mountain, now known as Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

Q & A

What is the origin of Mount Tangkuban Perahu in the story?

The origin of Mount Tangkuban Perahu is explained through the story of a princess, Dayangumbi, who is cursed and the mountain is created as a result of a ship that wasn't completed in time.

Who is the main character of the story?

The main character of the story is Sanguriang, a young man who unknowingly falls in love with his mother, Dayangumbi, and later becomes involved in the creation of Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

What curse does Dayangumbi face in the story?

Dayangumbi is cursed when she hits her son, Sanguriang, in anger, leading her to run away and meditate in a cave. The curse results in the creation of a mountain, which is the shape of a ship.

How does Sanguriang relate to Dayangumbi?

Sanguriang is the son of Dayangumbi, though he does not initially know this. Their relationship becomes complicated when he unknowingly falls in love with her, and she does not recognize him as her son.

What task does Dayangumbi set for Sanguriang in the story?

Dayangumbi sets a task for Sanguriang, asking him to complete the building of a ship before sunrise in order to prove his worthiness to marry her. However, the ship is not completed in time, leading to the tragic end of their relationship.

What is the significance of the ship in the story?

The ship symbolizes Sanguriang's determination and effort to prove himself. When the ship is left unfinished due to the intervention of the gods, it transforms into the mountain, which is known as Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

What happens to the ship in the story?

The ship that Sanguriang builds is never completed because the gods intervene to stop his work. As a result, the ship sinks and is eventually covered by grass and trees, eventually becoming the mountain known as Tangkuban Perahu.

What is the symbolic meaning of Mount Tangkuban Perahu in the story?

Mount Tangkuban Perahu represents the unfulfilled task and the curse placed upon Dayangumbi and Sanguriang. It stands as a reminder of their tragic fate and the consequences of their actions.

Why does Dayangumbi not want to continue her relationship with Sanguriang?

Dayangumbi does not want to continue her relationship with Sanguriang after realizing that he is her son. This revelation causes emotional turmoil, leading her to set conditions that he cannot meet, ultimately ending their relationship.

How does the story of Sanguriang relate to the creation of Mount Tangkuban Perahu?

The story of Sanguriang and Dayangumbi directly ties into the creation of Mount Tangkuban Perahu. The unfinished ship becomes the mountain after the gods intervene, and it symbolizes the broken promises and unfulfilled tasks in their tragic love story.