DANAU TOBA - CERITA RAKYAT SUMATRA UTARA - DRAMA BAHASA INDONESIA SMA NEGERI KALISAT 2021 2022

Summary

The script narrates a traditional Indonesian folktale set in North Sumatra, featuring a farmer named Toba and his mother. After a mysterious encounter with a magical fish, Toba marries a woman who is secretly a fish. They have a son named Samosir, but Toba’s discovery of his wife’s origins leads to broken promises, resulting in a curse that floods the land, creating Lake Toba and Samosir Island. The story explores themes of love, secrecy, betrayal, and the consequences of broken promises.

Takeaways

• 😀 A farmer named Toba lived in a village in North Sumatra with his mother.
• 😀 Toba had a vivid and troubling dream, which prompted him to wake up.
• 😀 Toba's mother, who was ill, asked him to fetch her a glass of water and gave him life advice before passing away.
• 😀 Despite limited farmland, Toba remained hardworking and optimistic about his life.
• 😀 One day, while fishing, Toba prayed for a large and beautiful fish, which he later caught.
• 😀 Toba discovered that the fish could speak and was a woman named Putri, who was once an enchanted fish.
• 😀 Putri agreed to marry Toba on the condition that he never revealed her true origin as a fish.
• 😀 Toba and Putri's marriage faced societal judgment, with some people gossiping about their relationship.
• 😀 They had a son named Samosir, bringing them even more happiness.
• 😀 Samosir eventually learned the truth about his mother's origin, causing a rupture in the family and breaking the promise Toba made.
• 😀 As a result of breaking the promise, a flood began to spread, eventually turning into Lake Toba, with a small island in the middle called Samosir.

Q & A

What is the central theme of the story in the script?

The central theme of the story is a myth explaining the origin of Lake Toba and Samosir Island in Sumatra, Indonesia. It involves a farmer named Toba, his mystical wife who is a fish, and their son Samosir.

Who are the main characters in the story?

The main characters are Toba, the farmer; his wife, who is a mystical fish; and their son, Samosir.

What event caused Toba to realize the mystical nature of his wife?

Toba realizes his wife’s mystical nature when she transforms from a fish into a human after he catches her while fishing. She then reveals her origin and the condition for their marriage.

What was the condition that the wife (a mystical fish) set for their marriage?

The wife asked Toba to keep her origin as a fish a secret, warning him that if anyone found out, it would cause a great disaster.

What tragic event occurs due to breaking the promise?

The promise is broken when Samosir, their son, accidentally learns of his mother's origin. As a result, a great disaster occurs, causing the waters to rise and flood the land, forming Lake Toba and Samosir Island.

How did Toba and his wife live before the disaster struck?

Before the disaster, Toba and his wife lived a peaceful and happy life, with Toba working hard as a farmer and their family enjoying simple pleasures like fishing and meal-sharing.

What does the story of Toba and his wife symbolize in Indonesian culture?

The story symbolizes the importance of promises, the power of nature, and the consequences of breaking trust. It also reflects the cultural connection to natural landmarks like Lake Toba and Samosir Island.

What is the significance of Lake Toba and Samosir Island in this myth?

Lake Toba and Samosir Island are the physical manifestations of the disaster caused by breaking the promise. The lake formed as a result of the waters flooding the area, while the island represents the site where the family’s story ended.

How does Samosir's reaction impact the story's progression?

Samosir's reaction to the truth about his mother’s origin, and his subsequent actions, lead to the breaking of the promise. This sets in motion the disaster that transforms the land into Lake Toba.

What lesson does the story of Toba and his family impart to the audience?

The story teaches the importance of respecting promises and secrets, as well as the consequences of disobedience. It also emphasizes the bond between humans and nature, as reflected in the creation of Lake Toba.