SI PILANDOK AT ANG BATINGAW

Summary

The story revolves around Pilandok, a clever creature tasked with guarding valuable treasures for a sultan. While searching for food, he encounters a traveler, Somong, who attempts to deceive him into relinquishing his post. Somong, claiming to be a noble, offers riches in exchange for permission to ring a precious bell, which is supposedly a royal privilege. Pilandok, realizing the traveler’s intentions, cleverly escapes with the treasures. The tale highlights themes of cunning, deception, and the consequences of greed, illustrated through Pilandok's quick wit and Somong's misguided ambition.

Takeaways

• 🐿️ Pilandok is searching for food due to hardship and exhaustion.
• 🌳 He pauses to rest under a tree, where he encounters a traveler.
• 🐴 The traveler is on a horse and carries valuable items from his journeys.
• 💰 Among the traveler's belongings are diamonds, gold, and other precious items.
• ⚔️ The traveler questions Pilandok about his presence under the tree.
• 🔒 Pilandok reveals he is tasked with guarding a valuable item for the Sultan.
• 📯 The traveler expresses curiosity about the significance of the item.
• 🤔 Pilandok explains that only the Sultan's relatives can sound the special bell.
• 👑 The traveler claims his noble status and offers wealth in exchange for permission to sound the bell.
• 🏃‍♂️ After a brief negotiation, Pilandok tricks the traveler and escapes with his riches.

Q & A

Who is the main character in the script?

The main character is Pilandok, a clever mouse-deer who is searching for food.

What situation is Pilandok in at the beginning of the story?

Pilandok is struggling to find food due to hardship and decides to rest for a moment.

What does the traveler notice about Pilandok?

The traveler, named Somong, notices Pilandok resting under a tree and asks him why he is there.

What task was Pilandok assigned by the Sultan?

Pilandok was assigned to guard a very important and valuable item for the Sultan.

What does Somong offer Pilandok in exchange for sounding the bell?

Somong offers his wealth, including diamonds and gold, in exchange for permission to sound the bell.

What does Pilandok think about Somong's wealth?

Pilandok believes that Somong's wealth is not significant since he claims to be noble and is willing to let him go.

What mistake does Somong make regarding the bell?

Somong mistakenly believes that the bell can be sounded by anyone and attempts to hit what he thinks is the bell, only to discover it is a beehive.

What happens when Somong hits the beehive?

When Somong hits the beehive, angry bees swarm out and attack him, causing him to fall.

What is the significance of the bell in the story?

The bell represents not just wealth but the importance of honor and noble lineage, as only those of royal descent are allowed to sound it.

What lesson can be learned from Pilandok's interaction with Somong?

The interaction highlights themes of cleverness, deception, and the importance of understanding one's own worth and circumstances.