Retelling story narrative text | PRINCESS MANDALIKA

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19 Mar 202102:56

Summary

TLDRThe story of Princess Mandalica from Lombok unfolds in the kingdom of Kuripat, ruled by King Golipan. Mandalica, a beautiful doctor, is sought after by many princes. To decide who will marry her, the king organizes an archery competition. Despite the princes' skill, they end up fighting over her, leading Mandalica to despair. She plunges into the sea and dies, leaving a legacy. Once a year, during February or March, people believe that worms emerging from the sea are Mandalica’s hair, honoring her memory.

Takeaways

  • πŸ˜€ Princess Mandalica's story is set in Lombok, within the kingdom of Kuripat.
  • πŸ˜€ The king of the kingdom, Golipan, was known for his wisdom.
  • πŸ˜€ Mandalica, the king's daughter, was extraordinarily beautiful, making her a highly sought-after bride.
  • πŸ˜€ The king decided to host an archery competition to find the best suitor for his daughter.
  • πŸ˜€ All the princes in the competition demonstrated exceptional archery skills.
  • πŸ˜€ Despite the princes' perfect performances, the king struggled to choose a winner.
  • πŸ˜€ The competition led to intense rivalry, causing the princesses to fight and kill each other.
  • πŸ˜€ Mandalica, distraught by the violence, chose to end her life by jumping into the sea.
  • πŸ˜€ Her death made the king and the remaining princesses deeply regret their actions.
  • πŸ˜€ Once a year, usually in February or March, people visit the sea, where worms are believed to be the princess’s hair, symbolizing her tragic death.

Q & A

  • What is the name of the kingdom where the story takes place?

    -The story takes place in the kingdom of Kuripat in Lombok.

  • Who was the king of Golipan, and what was his notable characteristic?

    -The king of Golipan was very wise, and he had a daughter named Mandalica.

  • What event did the king organize to find a suitable husband for his daughter?

    -The king organized an arrow-shooting competition, where the best archer would marry his daughter, Princess Mandalica.

  • What was the result of the arrow-shooting competition?

    -All the princes in the competition shot their arrows perfectly, making it difficult for the king to choose a winner.

  • What happened after the competition when the king could not decide?

    -The princesses began fighting and killing each other, which led to Princess Mandalica becoming desperate.

  • What drastic decision did Princess Mandalica make?

    -Princess Mandalica decided to plunge herself into the sea to end the violence and despair.

  • Where did Princess Mandalica die?

    -Princess Mandalica died in the sea, in the waters of Lava.

  • What event occurs every year in February or March related to the story?

    -Every year, during February or March, people go to the sea to witness a phenomenon where worms emerge, which people believe are Princess Mandalica's hair.

  • What is the significance of the worms that appear from the sea?

    -The worms that appear from the sea are believed by the people to be Princess Mandalica's hair, as a remembrance of her tragic story.

  • What moral or lesson might be drawn from the story of Princess Mandalica?

    -The story highlights the consequences of conflict and violence over love and the importance of resolving disputes peacefully, as well as the tragedy that can result from unchecked ambition and rivalry.

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