Si Kancil dan Buaya | Cerita Fabel | Dongeng Kita

Dongeng Kita
24 Jul 202008:37

Summary

TLDRThis is a traditional Indonesian fable featuring Kancil, a clever and resourceful animal, who outwits various predators. The story begins with Kancil being chased by a tiger but finding safety by using his intelligence. Kancil then tricks a group of crocodiles into believing he has a special connection with the tiger, convincing them to let him cross a river. Through his wit, Kancil ensures his escape and saves the buffalo from the tiger's grasp. The tale highlights themes of cleverness, resourcefulness, and the importance of using one’s intelligence in the face of danger.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Kancil, despite being small, is considered highly intelligent in Indonesian folklore.
  • 😀 One of the most popular stories is Kancil and the Timun (cucumber), where Kancil outwits others with its cleverness.
  • 😀 Kancil is known to consume vegetables like kangkung, kacang panjang, wortel, and daun selada, rather than cucumbers.
  • 😀 A popular tale also involves Kancil escaping from a tiger by seeking refuge in a bush.
  • 😀 Kancil is depicted as a quick thinker, using his intelligence to solve problems and escape danger.
  • 😀 Kancil and a buffalo are introduced, with Kancil trying to figure out how to escape the tiger.
  • 😀 Kancil suggests crossing a river to escape the tiger, where the crocodiles serve as an obstacle.
  • 😀 Kancil devises a clever plan to fool the crocodiles by pretending to be a jungle advisor appointed by the tiger king.
  • 😀 The crocodiles, initially skeptical, are tricked into lining up as Kancil counts them, believing it's for a royal census.
  • 😀 The story emphasizes that wisdom and wit can overcome physical strength, as Kancil uses his intelligence to escape both the tiger and the crocodiles.

Q & A

  • What is the main theme of the script?

    -The main theme of the script is the cleverness and resourcefulness of Kancil, who outsmarts other animals like the tiger and the crocodiles in the forest using wit and strategy.

  • What role does the buffalo play in the story?

    -The buffalo plays a supporting role by advising Kancil on how to escape the tiger and suggesting a safe place across the river. The buffalo also serves as a diversion for the tiger in the end.

  • How does Kancil trick the crocodiles?

    -Kancil tricks the crocodiles by pretending to be a royal messenger from the tiger, claiming that the tiger has ordered him to count the crocodiles and send buffaloes as a gift. This manipulation causes the crocodiles to line up, allowing Kancil to escape.

  • Why does Kancil choose to cross the river?

    -Kancil chooses to cross the river because it is a safe place where the tiger cannot follow, as the tiger is afraid of water. However, the river is also inhabited by crocodiles, which poses a new challenge.

  • What is the significance of the tiger in the story?

    -The tiger represents a dangerous predator in the forest. It is relentless in chasing Kancil, but through Kancil's quick thinking and cleverness, the tiger is distracted and ultimately becomes the victim of the buffalo.

  • What does Kancil do after he counts the crocodiles?

    -After counting the crocodiles, Kancil informs them that he will report their number to the tiger and send many buffaloes their way. He leaves quickly to avoid being caught, while the crocodiles eagerly await the buffaloes.

  • How does the tiger react when he sees Kancil escape?

    -The tiger becomes frustrated and enraged when he sees Kancil escaping, but he is distracted by the buffalo and attacks it instead, allowing Kancil to get away.

  • What does the buffalo's statement about 'the tiger' suggest?

    -The buffalo's statement about the tiger reflects the widespread belief in the forest that the tiger is the most powerful and feared animal. The buffalo's advice to Kancil indicates the reliance on the tiger's fear of water to outwit the predator.

  • What lesson can be learned from Kancil's actions in the story?

    -The lesson from Kancil's actions is that intelligence, quick thinking, and strategic planning can overcome physical strength and danger. Kancil proves that being clever is often more effective than relying on brute force.

  • Why do the crocodiles fall for Kancil's trick?

    -The crocodiles fall for Kancil's trick because they are eager to receive the buffaloes and don't question Kancil's authority. His confident demeanor and the promise of a reward make them believe his story, despite its absurdity.

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