PAGELARAN DRAMA LEGENDA-RORO JONGGRANG DAN BANDUNG BONDOWOSO

Summary

This script narrates a tale rooted in Indonesian folklore, focusing on the powerful kingdoms of Tebet and Prambanan. It introduces Bandung Bondowoso, a mighty figure who seeks revenge against the Prambanan kingdom. Amidst battles and royal intrigue, he encounters Roro Jonggrang, the beautiful and strong princess of Prambanan, who is devastated by the loss of her father in battle. Bondowoso falls in love with her and agrees to her impossible task of building 1,000 temples. With the help of mystical forces, he fulfills the task, but tragedy strikes as Roro Jonggrang’s trickery thwarts their union, leaving both in sorrow.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script revolves around a powerful kingdom, portrayed through the kingdom of Kamar, which is filled with luxury and prosperity, under the leadership of a wise king and his daughter, Roro Kidul.
• 😀 A rival kingdom, Prambanan, is led by the ruthless and egoistic King Prabu Baka and his son, Bandung Bondowoso, who embarks on a mission to destroy the Prambanan kingdom.
• 😀 Bandung Bondowoso, driven by vengeance, attacks Prambanan to avenge the wrongs done to his kingdom, resulting in a battle and the eventual destruction of Prambanan.
• 😀 Following the defeat of Prambanan, Roro Jonggrang, who is deeply affected by the death of her father, becomes conflicted between her hatred for Bandung Bondowoso and her growing attraction to him.
• 😀 Bandung Bondowoso attempts to win Roro Jonggrang’s affection by offering her a proposal: to become his queen if she can set a challenge for him.
• 😀 Roro Jonggrang sets the seemingly impossible task for Bandung Bondowoso to build 1,000 temples in one night to prove his worth.
• 😀 With the help of magical forces, Bandung Bondowoso starts to fulfill Roro Jonggrang’s challenge by calling upon supernatural beings to help him build the temples.
• 😀 Despite his immense efforts, Roro Jonggrang attempts to sabotage the task by creating illusions to trick the workers into thinking the day is breaking, causing the construction to halt.
• 😀 Bondowoso, despite being tricked, completes the 1,000 temples, but Roro Jonggrang still refuses to marry him, further enraging him.
• 😀 In the end, Bondowoso, frustrated and heartbroken, turns Roro Jonggrang into a statue as a form of revenge, completing his mission and fulfilling the promise of building the 1,000 temples.

Q & A

What is the setting of the story in the transcript?

The story is set in a lush, green forest, with a strong kingdom known as the 'Kingdom of the Room' that is wealthy and prosperous. It also mentions a peaceful village and a powerful kingdom surrounded by snow, with a conflict involving two major kingdoms.

Who are the main characters in the story?

The main characters include a wise and powerful king, his beautiful and caring daughter, Roro Kidul, and Bandung Bondowoso, a mighty warrior with magical powers. There is also mention of the cruel and egotistical King of Prambanan, as well as the princess Roro Jonggrang.

What conflict is introduced in the story?

The conflict arises from Bandung Bondowoso's desire for revenge against the Kingdom of Prambanan, as he seeks to destroy it due to past grievances. This leads to a larger confrontation between the two kingdoms.

How does Bandung Bondowoso approach the Kingdom of Prambanan?

Bandung Bondowoso arrives at the Kingdom of Prambanan and seeks to confront its ruler, King Prabu Baka. After a brief interaction, the truth about his intentions to destroy the kingdom is revealed.

What happens to King Prabu Baka and the kingdom?

King Prabu Baka and many of the kingdom's inhabitants are killed during the war, and the Kingdom of Prambanan is destroyed. However, there are still unresolved emotions and unresolved issues regarding the war's impact.

How does Roro Jonggrang react to the events of the war?

Roro Jonggrang is devastated by the loss of her father in the war. She feels conflicted, as she is simultaneously drawn to Bandung Bondowoso's strength and power but is also angered by his role in her father's death.

What condition does Roro Jonggrang set for Bandung Bondowoso?

Roro Jonggrang agrees to marry Bandung Bondowoso on the condition that he builds her 1,000 temples in a single night, a seemingly impossible task. This is a test of his strength and devotion.

How does Bandung Bondowoso plan to meet Roro Jonggrang's challenge?

Bandung Bondowoso seeks the help of his father and supernatural beings, like spirits, to assist him in building the 1,000 temples. He performs rituals and uses magic to hasten the construction of the temples.

What happens at the conclusion of the story?

Bandung Bondowoso successfully completes the construction of 1,000 temples. However, Roro Jonggrang tricks him by pretending that the sun is about to rise and causing the spirits to stop their work, preventing him from completing the task. Bandung Bondowoso becomes enraged and disappointed.

What is the significance of the 1,000 temples in the story?

The 1,000 temples symbolize Bandung Bondowoso's commitment and strength, as well as Roro Jonggrang's cleverness and desire for justice. The temples also represent the magical and supernatural elements that pervade the narrative.