THE GOOD PRINCE BANTUGAN | Maranao Epic | English 7 - Q2| MATATAG Curriculum

Summary

The story follows Prince Bantugan of Buaran, a good and brave prince who is envied by his jealous older brother, the king. The king plots against Bantugan, leading him to leave his kingdom and travel to the Kingdom Between Two Seas. There, Bantugan dies outside the palace gates. The princess and king of this kingdom honor his body, while a parrot from Buaran informs the king of Bantugan's death, sparking remorse. The king and his brother Prince Madali journey to the land of the dead to retrieve Bantugan’s soul, ultimately reviving him. The story teaches that conquering envy can lead to true peace and happiness.

Takeaways

• 😀 Prince Bantugan, a good and brave leader, ruled the prosperous Kingdom of Buaron but struggled with envy towards his younger brother, the king.
• 😀 The king grew resentful of the praise given to Prince Bantugan and decided to isolate him, forbidding anyone to speak to him under threat of death.
• 😀 Despite his bravery in battle, Prince Bantugan returned home to find no one acknowledging him, deepening his sadness and realization of his brother's hatred.
• 😀 Feeling betrayed, Prince Bantugan left Buaron to travel to distant lands, seeking peace and forgetting about his brother.
• 😀 He eventually reached the Kingdom Between Two Seas, where he collapsed and died from exhaustion, gaining the sympathy of Princess Datim Bang.
• 😀 Princess Datim Bang, moved by Prince Bantugan’s death, ordered his body to be honored and brought to the palace for a public proclamation.
• 😀 A parrot from Buaron, mourning Prince Bantugan’s death, informed the King of Buaron, who then felt deep remorse for his brother’s fate.
• 😀 Prince Madali, Bantugan’s other brother, decided to travel to the realm of the dead to retrieve his soul and bring him back to life.
• 😀 After a journey through various otherworldly realms, Prince Madali successfully retrieved Bantugan’s soul, reviving him in the process.
• 😀 The brothers reconciled, and the King promised to protect his kingdom and family, while Prince Bantugan and Princess Datim Bang eventually married, symbolizing peace and forgiveness.

Q & A

Why was King Bantugan not content despite his kingdom's prosperity?

King Bantugan was envious of his younger brother, Prince Bantugan, who was praised for his bravery, handsomeness, and goodness, causing the king to feel overshadowed.

What did King Bantugan do when enemies attacked the kingdom of Buaran?

Prince Bantugan led his men into battle to defend the kingdom, while King Bantugan plotted against him, issuing a proclamation that no one should speak to Prince Bantugan.

What proclamation did King Bantugan issue while Prince Bantugan was at war?

King Bantugan declared that anyone who spoke to Prince Bantugan would be killed, which led to no one greeting or praising Prince Bantugan upon his return.

How did Prince Bantugan react when he returned from battle and was not greeted?

Prince Bantugan was deeply saddened and realized that his brother's jealousy had led to his isolation. He decided to leave the kingdom and travel to foreign lands.

What kingdom did Prince Bantugan decide to visit during his travels?

Prince Bantugan traveled to the Kingdom between Two Seas, ruled by the Good King and his sister, Princess Datim Bang.

How did Prince Bantugan die, and what was the reaction of Princess Datim Bang?

Prince Bantugan collapsed and died outside the palace gates due to exhaustion from his travels. Princess Datim Bang felt sorrow and love for him, ordering his body to be treated with royal honors.

What led to the King of Buaran feeling remorse after Prince Bantugan's death?

The King of Buaran learned of Prince Bantugan's death through a parrot from Buaran and felt deep remorse, realizing his jealousy and mistreatment of his brother contributed to his death.

What did Prince Madali do to bring Prince Bantugan back to life?

Prince Madali, along with the King of Buaran, traveled to the land of the dead and retrieved Prince Bantugan's soul, bringing it back to his body, restoring him to life.

How did the relationship between Prince Bantugan and King Bantugan change after his resurrection?

After Prince Bantugan's resurrection, King Bantugan deeply regretted his actions and vowed to protect his brother. The two brothers became united, with King Bantugan no longer feeling jealous of Prince Bantugan.

What moral lesson can be derived from Prince Bantugan's story?

The story teaches that envy can lead to the loss of what we hold dear, and only by overcoming jealousy can we find true happiness and peace.