Onion and Garlic
(Bawang Merah dan Bawang Putih)
In the ancient
time, lived a little family. The family consists of father, mother, and a beautiful
girl named Garlic. They are a harmonious and happy family despite his father
worked as an ordinary merchant. One day,
the happiness in this family was lost because the mother died. Garlic was very
sad because she was very fond of her mother. Her father was also so sad because
he loved his wife so much.
After Garlic’s
mother died, her house was visited frequently by a widow who had a daughter
named Onion. The widow often came with Onion to the Garlic’s home by bringing
food, helping to clean the house, and chatting with Garlic’s father. Finally,
the father thinks that he should marry the widow and made the widow as a new
mother for Garlic.
He asked for
consideration of the proposal to Garlic. After being
allowed to get married by Garlic, then her father immediately carried
out the marriage. They become a new family and lived in a house. At first, the
mother and Onions behaved Garlic very well. However, the good behavior did not
to be last long. Soon, the Onion and her mother began to show their bad
attitude. Garlic was often scolded and given heavy works when the father went
to trade. She had to do a lot of housework while the Onions just sit and did
not work at all. However, the situation was never told by her to his father, so
the Garlic continued to be treated badly by Onions and
her mother.
One day, his
father was sick and passed away. Since then, Garlic was treated worse than
before. Garlic almost never had a break every day. In the morning, she had to
get up in order to prepare breakfast and the water for Onion and her mother.
Later, she also gave eating to the livestock, washing clothes, and even
watering the entire garden. Although she should do so many works, she always
did it happily. She hoped, with such sincerity, her mother would love her
sincerely someday.
On the morning,
Garlic went to the river to wash the clothes. She was so excited and washed
vigorously. Because of getting too excited, she was not aware that there was a
shirt that washed away. She realized that the shirt had been washed away when
the flow carried it far enough. Later, she pursued but did not get the shirt.
She felt hopeless and immediately went home.
The shirt was
her mother’s favorite. Of course, the mother was angry and told her to look for
the shirt until she could found it. Garlic came back to the river and walked to
the west to seek her mother’s favorite shirt. She walked along the river up to
tens of kilometers. After that, Garlic suddenly saw someone who was bathing the
buffalo in the river. She asked the man about the clothes were washed away.
Later, she was informed that the shirt drifting and it was not far from where
she was standing. At that moment, Garlic immediately ran down the river to find
the shirt.
It was getting
dark and the Garlic found a home. Because of completely exhausted, she decided
to take a break in the house. Apparently, it housed an old lady who had
previously found the shirt. The old lady wanted to return the shirt to her, but
she should accompany the old lady during a week. She agreed to stay with the
lady for a week. Within a week, she made the old lady to be so happy because
she was diligent and never complained even though felt so tired.
After
accompanying for a week, she was given a pumpkin as the gift. When opening it,
she was very surprised because there were so much gold and gems. She
immediately went home and told the happening to her mother and also Onion.
However, the gold and jewels that she got immediately seized and she was forced
to tell where the jewelry could be obtained. Garlic immediately said that she
got it from an old lady who lived near the river.
In the next day,
Onion came to that house and stayed for a week like what Garlic did. However,
because Onion was a lazy girl, the old lady gave a different pumpkin from
Garlic. Onion did not care and Onion immediately went home to open the pumpkin
with her mother. Apparently, the content was not gems or gold, but the venomous
snake that bit of Onion and the mother. Both of them died because of their
greed.
After the
happening, Garlic was living alone, but she was more calm and lived happily
with its gold and gems.
1.
Simple
Present Countinous Tense
After
being allowed to get married by Garlic
2.
Simple Past Tense
The Garlic continued to be treated badly by Onions and
her mother.
The Golden Slug
(Keong Mas)
In the ancient time, lived a young man named
Galoran. He was respected because of his wealth and honor. His parents were
nobleman so he could live with luxury. However, he was very wasteful and every
day just squandered the wealth of his parents.
One day, his parents died, but he did not care
and continued to spend money as well as before. Because his life was so
extravagant, all the treasure that he had was running out and he became an
unemployed person. Many people sympathized with him and offered a job. But
every time he got the job, he just dallied and it made him always be fired.
Several months later, there was a wealthy widow who interested him. He married
the widow and of course, he was very happy to be living in luxury again.
The widow had a daughter who was very diligent
and clever to weave. Her name is Jambean, a beautiful girl and had been famous
because of her weaving. However, Galoran did not like the girl, because the
girl often scolded him because of his laziness. Finally, he threatened to
torture and kill Jambean. He revealed the plan to his wife and the wife was
very sad to hear of the threat.
Hearing the news, Jambean
was very sad but she volunteered herself to be killed by her father. She
told that she wanted to be dumped into a dam and did not burry under the ground
after the death. The mother agreed and did all of her wants. In the dam, her
body and head suddenly turned into the golden slugs.
Several years later, there are two widows who
were looking for firewood. They were kindred, the first widow named Mbok
Sambega Rondo and the second called Mbok Rondo Sembagil. When looking for the
firewood in the jungle, they were very surprised because of finding the
beautiful golden slugs. They brought it and maintained at home.
Once they brought the snails, there was always a
miracle every day. Their kitchen was always filled with the delicious food when
they came home from work. They were very surprised, and wanted to know the
person who made those foods. They pretended to go to work and hid in the back
of the house. A few moments later, there was a beautiful girl came from the
inside of the conch and she began to cook the delicious meals.
Both widows then secretly held and did not let
the girl to get into the snail anymore. The girl
apparently was Jambean who had been killed by her father. Both widows
then allowed her to stay with them. Because of their versatility in weaving,
she got her famous back and made a handsome prince attracted. In the end, she
married the prince and lived happily.
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3.
Simple
Past Tense
Jambean was very sad but she
volunteered herself to be killed by her father
4. Simple Past
Perfect Tense
The girl apparently was Jambean who had been killed by
her father.
Lutung Kasarung
Cerita rakyat from West Java
Prabu Tapa Agung had led a kingdom in West Java
for a long time. He was getting old and therefore wanted to choose a successor.
But unfortunately, he had no son. He thought of choosing one of his daughters,
Purbararang and Purbasari. But it wasn’t an easy choice. They were both very
pretty and smart. The only difference was their temperament. Purbararang was
rude and dishonest, while Purbasari was kind and caring. With those
considerations, Prabu Tapa Agung finally chose Purbasari to be his successor.
Purbararang didn’t agree with
her father’s decision. “It’s supposed to be me, Father. I’m the eldest
daughter!” Purbararang said. Prabu Tapa Agung smiled. “Purbararang, to be a
queen takes more than age. There are many other qualities that one must
possess,” explained Prabu Tapa Agung wisely. “What does Purbasari have that I
don’t?” Purbararang pouted. “You’ll find out when Purbasari has replaced me,”
Prabu Tapa Agung answered.
After the discussion,
Purbararang went back to her room. “Is there something wrong?” asked Indrajaya.
Indrajaya is Purbararang’s future husband. “I’m upset! Father chose Purbasari
as his successor and not me! I have to do something!” Purbararang said. Driven mad by her
anger, she came to a
witch and asked her to send rash all over Purbasari’s body. Before going to
bed, Purbasari started to feel itch all over her body. She tried applying
powder to her body, but it’s no use. Instead, the itching grew even worse. She
didn’t want to scratch it, but she just couldn’t help it. In the next morning,
there were scratch mark all over Purbasari’s body. “What happened to you?”
asked Purbararang, pretending to be concerned. “I don’t know, sis. Last night,
my body suddenly felt very itchy. I scratched and scratched, and this is what
happened,” Purbasari answered. Purbararang shook her head. “You must have done
something really awful. You’ve been punished by the gods!”
That day, the whole kingdom
was scandalized. “What have you done, Purbasari?” demanded Prabu Tapa Agung.
Purbasari shook her head. “I didn’t do anything that would upset the gods, Father,”
she answered. “Then how can you explain what happened to your body?” Prabu Tapa
Agung asked again. “If you don’t confess, I’ll banish you to the woods.”
Purbasari took a deep breath. “Like I said before, I didn’t do anything wrong.
And I’d rather be thrown into the woods than to confess to a deed I didn’t
commit.”
After a short discussion with
his advisor, Prabu Tapa Agung ordered Purbasari to be moved to the woods.
Purbasari was very sad, but she couldn’t do anything to defy her father’s
order. She was accompanied
to the woods by a messenger. He built a simple hut for Purbasari. After the
messenger left, suddenly a black monkey came to Purbasari’s hut. He carried a
bunch of bananas. From behind him, some animals looked on. “Are the bananas for
me?’ Purbasari asked. The black monkey nodded, as if he understood what
Purbasari said. Purbasari took the bananas with pleasure. She also said thanks.
The other animals that were looking on also seemed to smile. “Are you willing
to be my friend?” Purbasari asked them. All the animals nodded happily. Although she was
living by herself in the woods, Purbasari never lacked of supplies. Everyday, there
were always animals bringing her fruits and fish to eat.
A long time had passed since
Purbasari was banished to the woods, but her body still itched. At some places,
her skin was even ulcerating. What am I supposed to do?” Purbasari sighed. The
monkey who was sitting next to her stayed still, there were tears in his eyes.
He hoped Purbasari would remain patient and strong.
One night, on a full moon, the
monkey took Purbasari to a valley. There is a pond with hot spring water. The
monkey suddenly spoke, “The water of this pond will heal your skin,” he said.
Purbasari was surprised, ”You can talk? Who are you?” she asked. “You’ll find
out, in time,” the monkey said. Purbasari didn’t want to force the monkey. She
then walked to the pond. She bathed there. After a few hours, Purbasari walked
out of the pond. She was shocked to see her face reflected on the clear pond
water. Her face was beautiful again, with smooth and clean skin. Purbasari
observed her entire body. There were no traces of any skin ailments. “I’m
cured! I’m cured!” Purbasari shouted in joy. She quickly offered thanks to the
gods and also to the monkey.
The news of Purbasari’s
condition quickly spread to the kingdom, irritating Purbararang. She then accompanied
by Indrajaya go to the woods to see Purbasari. Purbasari asked if she would
be allowed to go home. Purbararang said she would let Purbasari return to the
palace if Purbasari’s hair were longer than hers. Purbararang then let her hair
down. It was so long, it almost touched the ground. But it turned out that
Purbasari’s hair was twice longer than Purbararang’s hair.
“Fine, so your hair is longer
than mine.” Purbararang admitted. “But there is one more condition you must
fulfill, do you have a future husband who is handsomer than mine?” said
Purbararang as she walked toward Indrajaya. Purbasari felt miserable. She
didn’t have a future husband yet. So, without much thought, she pulled the
black monkey beside her.
Purbararang and Indrajaya burst out, but their
laughter didn’t last long. The monkey meditates and suddenly transformed into a
very handsome young man, a lot more handsome than Indrajaya. “I’m a prince from
a kingdom far away. I was cursed to be a monkey because of a mistake I
committed. I could regain my true form only if there’s a girl who would be
willing to be my wife,” said the young man.
Finally, Purbararang gave up. She accepted Purbasari
as the queen, and also confessed everything she had done. “Please forgive me.
Please don’t punish me,” Purbararang said, asking for forgiveness. Instead of
being angry, Purbasari smiled. “I forgive you, sis,” she said. Soon after,
Purbasari become queen. Beside her was the handsome prince, the former monkey
known as Lutung Kasarung.
5.
Simple
Past Tense
·
Driven mad by her anger
·
She was accompanied to the woods by a messenger
·
She then accompanied by Indrajaya go to the woods to
see Purbasari
6. Simple Present
Perfect Tense
·
You’ve been punished by the gods !
7. Simple Past
Countinous Tense
·
Although she was living by herself in the woods
Roro Jonggrang
Long time ago, there was a
kingdom named Prambanan. All the people of Prambanan lived peacefully. But
then, Prambanan kingdom was
attacked and occupied by the Pengging kingdom. Prambanan then was ruled by
Bandung Bondowoso of Pengging kingdom. He was a mean king. He also had great
supernatural power. His soldiers were not only humans, but also genies.
The king of Prambanan had a
beautiful daughter named Loro Jonggrang. Bandung Bondowoso fell in love with
her and wanted to marry her. “You’re very beautiful. Would you be my queen?”
asked Bandung Bondowoso. Loro Jonggrang was shocked. She didn’t like Bandung
Bondowoso because he was a mean person. She wanted to refuse, but she afraid
that Bandung Bondowoso would be angry and endangered the people of Prambanan.
Then, she came up with a plan. “If you want to marry me, you have to build a
thousand temples for me in just one night,” said Loro Jonggrang. “What? That’s
impossible!” said Bandung Bondowoso. But he did not give up. He consulted with
his advisor. “Your Majesty can asked the genies to help built the temples,”
said the advisor.
So, Bandung Bondowoso summoned
his entire genies soldier and commanded them to help him built a thousand
temples. The genies worked in unbelievable speed. Meanwhile, Loro Jonggrang
heard from her servant that the building of a thousand temples was almost
finished. She was so worried. But again, she came up with a great idea. She
asked all of her servants to help her. “Please prepare a lot of straw and
mortar. Please hurry up!” said Loro Jonggrang. “Burn the straw and make some
noise pounding the mortar, quickly.” All those servants did what Loro Jonggrang
ordered them; burning straw and pounding the mortar, making the genies think
that the sun is going to rise.
“It’s already dawn. We have to
go,” said the leader of the genies to Bandung Bondowoso. All the genies
immediately stopped their work and ran for cover from the sun, which they
afraid of. They didn’t know that the light was from the fire that burning the
straw, not from the sun.
Bandung Bondowoso can’t stop
the genies from leaving. He was angry. He knew Loro Jonggrang had just tricked
him. “You cannot fool me, Loro Jonggrang. I already have 999 temples. I just
need one more temple. Now, I will make you the one-thousandth temple.” He
pointed his finger to Loro Jonggrang and said some mantras. Magically, Loro
Jonggrang’s body turned into stone. Until now, the temple is still standing in
Prambanan area, Central Java. And the temple is called Loro Jonggrang temple.
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8.
Simple
Past Tense
·
Prambanan kingdom was attacked and occupied by the
Pengging kingdom
Prambanan then was ruled by
Bandung Bondowoso of Pengging kingdom
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