STARLA EP 69 : PUTRI MALAM

Summary

This is a heartwarming folk tale from Bangka Belitung about a young man named Penyumpit, who, after enduring hardships and working tirelessly to pay off his late father's debt to the village chief, encounters a mysterious princess in disguise. After helping her, he receives a magical gift that turns into riches, allowing him to settle the debt. The chief, touched by his honesty and kindness, offers his daughter's hand in marriage and his position as village head. The story teaches valuable lessons on hard work, integrity, forgiveness, and resilience, encouraging the audience to become better individuals.

Takeaways

• 😀 A young man, Penyumpit, is struggling with his late father's debt and works tirelessly to repay it, despite the debt already being settled.
• 😀 The story is set in Bangka Belitung, and the tale revolves around the traditional theme of hard work, honesty, and a twist of fate.
• 😀 Penyumpit is tasked by his oppressive boss, Pak Rji, with various jobs, such as guarding rice fields, in an attempt to repay the debt.
• 😀 One night, Penyumpit encounters a wounded woman who turns out to be Princess Malam, disguised as a commoner.
• 😀 Princess Malam is grateful for Penyumpit's help and gives him a mysterious package with specific instructions not to open it until he gets home.
• 😀 The contents of the package, which include turmeric, candlenut, pepper, and other items, magically transform into jewels when opened.
• 😀 Using the jewels, Penyumpit goes to Pak Rji to pay off the debt, surprising him with his newfound wealth.
• 😀 Pak Rji initially doubts the source of the jewels, but after hearing Penyumpit's honest explanation, he relents and cancels the debt.
• 😀 Pak Rji, intrigued by the magical discovery, decides to try guarding the rice field himself, hoping for the same fortune.
• 😀 However, Pak Rji's attempt ends in disaster, and he realizes the value of kindness and generosity. He seeks forgiveness from Penyumpit.
• 😀 In the end, Pak Rji offers his daughter’s hand in marriage to Penyumpit, and he inherits Pak Rji's position as village head, living a prosperous and happy life.

Q & A

Who is the main character in the story?

The main character is Penyumpit, a young man who works to pay off his late father's debt.

What is the relationship between Penyumpit and Pak Rji?

Pak Rji is the village chief to whom Penyumpit's father owes a debt. After the father's death, Penyumpit works for Pak Rji to settle the debt.

What task does Pak Rji assign to Penyumpit?

Pak Rji assigns Penyumpit the task of guarding the paddy fields from wild boars and working in the fields to repay his father's debt.

How does Penyumpit help the injured princess?

Penyumpit finds the injured princess, Putri Malang, and tends to her wound by gathering herbs to make a healing remedy.

What gift does Putri Malang give to Penyumpit?

Putri Malang gives Penyumpit a small bundle containing turmeric, kemiri (candlenuts), and pepper, with instructions not to open it until he reaches home.

What happens when Penyumpit opens the bundle at home?

When Penyumpit opens the bundle, the contents transform into diamonds, gold, and pearls, bringing him great wealth.

How does Pak Rji react when Penyumpit offers to pay off his father's debt?

Pak Rji is initially skeptical and accuses Penyumpit of stealing, but after hearing Penyumpit's story, he accepts the jewels and forgives the debt.

What change happens to Pak Rji after hearing Penyumpit's story?

Pak Rji is moved by Penyumpit's honesty and kindness. He realizes his wrongdoings and offers Penyumpit's debt as paid off, even allowing him to marry his daughter.

What is the moral lesson from the story?

The moral lessons include working hard, fulfilling responsibilities, forgiving others, letting go of grudges, and being strong and resilient in the face of adversity.

How does the story end?

The story ends with Penyumpit marrying Putri Malang and becoming the new village head, living happily ever after.