The Eds Eat During the Day During Ramadan/Grounded

Summary

In this playful scene, the characters Ed, Edd, and Eddy eagerly buy jawbreakers after pooling their money together. However, their excitement is short-lived when they realize they’ve broken the rules of Ramadan by eating during the daytime. Despite their confusion and lack of awareness, each character faces consequences for their actions, being grounded until Ramadan ends. The humorous yet relatable moment highlights the characters' forgetfulness and mischief as they navigate their cultural and personal challenges.

Takeaways

• 😀 The characters have $2.25 (9 quarters), which is enough to buy 9 jawbreakers.
• 😀 The characters excitedly race to the candy shop to buy jawbreakers.
• 😀 Eddy, Ed, and Edd each buy three jawbreakers with the collected money.
• 😀 Sarah tries to report the situation to the parents, claiming that eating a jawbreaker in broad daylight is wrong.
• 😀 Ed is unaware of the significance of eating during the day in Ramadan, thinking there’s no issue with eating candy.
• 😀 Edd also doesn't realize that eating during the day is forbidden during Ramadan.
• 😀 Eddy admits that they each bought jawbreakers because he raised enough money to buy 9.
• 😀 The characters are unaware that Ramadan has started and that eating during the day is prohibited.
• 😀 When the characters realize they ate during Ramadan, they express regret for not marking it on their calendar.
• 😀 Each character gets grounded by their parents for eating a jawbreaker in broad daylight during Ramadan, with a punishment lasting until the end of Ramadan.

Q & A

How much money do the characters have at the beginning of the script?

They have nine quarters, which is equal to $2.25.

What does Eddy suggest doing with the money?

Eddy suggests buying three jawbreakers for each of them, as the total amount of money is enough to cover the cost.

Why does Sarah get upset with Ed, Edd, and Eddy?

Sarah gets upset because the characters are eating jawbreakers during the day, which violates the rules of Ramadan.

What is the significance of Ramadan in the context of the script?

Ramadan is a religious observance where Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink anything during daylight hours. The characters' eating of jawbreakers during the day is considered a mistake because it violates this rule.

Why does Ed not understand the issue with eating a jawbreaker?

Ed doesn't understand because he was simply enjoying the candy and didn't realize that it was Ramadan, nor did he know the rules about eating during daylight.

What is Edd’s reaction to the situation?

Edd expresses confusion and remorse after learning that it is Ramadan, and he regrets not marking the date on his calendar.

What happens to Ed, Edd, and Eddy after they eat the jawbreakers?

All three characters are grounded by their parents because they ate jawbreakers during the day, which is forbidden during Ramadan. They are sent to their rooms and instructed not to eat again until nighttime.

What is the reason for the punishment of the characters?

The punishment is based on the religious observance of Ramadan, during which it is forbidden to eat while the sun is up. The characters' actions were considered disrespectful to the tradition.

Why is Eddy confused about the rules of Ramadan?

Eddy is confused because he did not realize that it was Ramadan and had no knowledge of the rules regarding eating during the day. He only saw the candy as a treat he could enjoy.

What lesson do the characters learn from this experience?

The characters learn about the significance of Ramadan and the importance of following cultural and religious rules, especially when they affect everyday actions like eating.