Writing | Narative | Malin Kundang | Answer | 9 ICO | Monday | 17/2/2025
Berikut adalah jawaban dari soal Narrative Text – The Legend of Malin Kundang:
A. Pilihan Ganda
1. b. A mother cursing her ungrateful son
2. c. To seek a better life
3. b. He denied her and felt ashamed
4. c. He turned into stone
5. a. We must always respect and love our parents
Berikut adalah jawaban essay dalam bahasa Inggris:
B. Essay
1. What is the setting (place and time) of the story?
Place: A small village near the beach in West Sumatra
Time: A long time ago
2. Why did Malin Kundang refuse to acknowledge his mother?
Malin Kundang refused to acknowledge his mother because he was ashamed of her poor and ragged appearance. He did not want his wealthy wife and people around him to know that he came from a poor background.
3. How do you feel about Malin Kundang’s action towards his mother? Explain your opinion.
I feel disappointed and sad about Malin Kundang’s actions. A child should never forget or disrespect their parents, especially after they have sacrificed so much. His ungratefulness led to his downfall, which teaches us an important lesson about respecting and loving our parents.
4. If you were Malin Kundang, what would you do when you met your mother again?
If I were Malin Kundang, I would greet my mother warmly, express my gratitude for her sacrifices, and take her with me to live a better life. No matter how successful I became, I would never abandon or feel ashamed of my mother.
5. Write a short summary of the story in your own words.
Malin Kundang was a poor but intelligent boy who decided to sail away to seek fortune. He became a wealthy merchant, but when he returned to his village, he was ashamed of his poor mother and refused to acknowledge her. Heartbroken, his mother prayed for justice, and Malin Kundang was cursed, turning into stone as punishment for his ungratefulness.
By Aniwati