Drama Bawang Putih dan Bawang Merah- Mahasiswa Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Lampung

Summary

The story of Bawang Putih and Bawang Merah is a classic Indonesian tale about kindness, greed, and reward. After Bawang Putih’s mother passes away, Bawang Putih is cared for by a kind woman, while Bawang Merah, a greedy girl, plots to steal from her. When Bawang Putih loses her mother’s cherished scarf in the river, an old woman helps her retrieve it, rewarding her with a small gift. In contrast, Bawang Merah, after seeking the same favor, is only given a small reward for her greed. The tale teaches the value of kindness over greed.

Takeaways

• 😀 Bawang Putih and her family were once happy, but her life changed after her mother passed away.
• 😀 Bawang Putih's father, a wealthy businessman, decides to remarry after his wife's death.
• 😀 A widow with a daughter named Bawang Merah starts helping Bawang Putih after her mother’s death.
• 😀 Bawang Putih’s father eventually leaves for work, leaving her at home with her stepmother and stepsister.
• 😀 While washing clothes in a river, Bawang Putih accidentally loses her mother's cherished scarf, which floats away.
• 😀 Bawang Putih searches for the scarf and meets a kind farmer who directs her to a house at the river's end.
• 😀 At the house, she meets an old woman who agrees to return the scarf if Bawang Putih agrees to stay and help her for a while.
• 😀 After helping the old woman, Bawang Putih is given a reward but chooses a modest one, a small gourd.
• 😀 Bawang Putih returns home with the scarf and tells her stepmother about the encounter with the old woman.
• 😀 The stepmother, jealous of Bawang Putih’s reward, instructs her daughter, Bawang Merah, to do the same and repeat Bawang Putih’s actions.
• 😀 Bawang Merah, however, greedily demands a larger reward and ends up with a gourd that splits, showing the negative consequences of greed.
• 😀 The story teaches the importance of kindness, humility, and not being greedy, as good deeds are rewarded while greed leads to misfortune.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the script?

The main theme of the script revolves around kindness, generosity, and the consequences of greed, as seen through the actions of Bawang Putih and Bawang Merah.

How does Bawang Putih respond to her mother's death?

Bawang Putih is deeply saddened by her mother's death but remains calm and respectful, following the advice of her father to endure the loss with patience.

What role does Bawang Merah play in the story?

Bawang Merah is portrayed as the selfish and greedy counterpart to Bawang Putih. She pretends to be kind, but her actions are driven by a desire for material gain rather than genuine compassion.

What event triggers Bawang Putih's journey to the river?

Bawang Putih's journey to the river begins when she accidentally loses her mother's beloved shawl while washing clothes, prompting her to search for it along the river.

How does Bawang Putih's encounter with the old woman unfold?

Bawang Putih meets an old woman who has found the lost shawl. The old woman agrees to return it to Bawang Putih, but only if she agrees to stay with her for a few days and help with her chores.

What reward does the old woman offer to Bawang Putih after she completes her tasks?

After completing her tasks and fulfilling her promise to the old woman, Bawang Putih is offered a small but meaningful gift—a song, symbolizing the old woman's appreciation.

How does Bawang Merah attempt to replicate Bawang Putih's actions?

Bawang Merah tries to replicate Bawang Putih's actions by throwing her own shawl into the river and seeking out the old woman in the hope of receiving a similar reward.

What is the outcome of Bawang Merah's attempt to copy Bawang Putih?

Unlike Bawang Putih, Bawang Merah is offered only a small, insignificant reward—just the shawl, without the song or any meaningful gesture. This highlights her greed and lack of sincerity.

What lesson does the story teach about greed?

The story teaches that greed can lead to disappointment and failure, as Bawang Merah's selfishness prevents her from receiving the true reward, which is kindness and appreciation.

How do Bawang Merah and her mother react after Bawang Merah's return from the old woman's house?

Bawang Merah and her mother are surprised and disappointed when Bawang Merah returns with only the shawl, realizing that her greedy attitude has not resulted in the reward she hoped for.