Exploring Sangkuriang's Legacy

Who are the main characters in the Sangkuriang legend?

• Dayang Sumbi and Jaka Tarub

• Sangkuriang and Dewi Sri

• Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi

• Sangkuriang and Roro Jonggrang

What are the central themes presented in Sangkuriang?

• The central themes presented in Sangkuriang include love, fate, and the consequences of one's actions.

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Wealth and power

Identify a motif in Sangkuriang and explain its significance.

• The motif of nature and harmony.

• The motif of heroism and bravery.

• The motif of love and sacrifice.

• The motif of fate and destiny.

What moral lessons can be derived from the story of Sangkuriang?

• Success comes from ignoring family ties

• Roots are irrelevant to personal growth

• The moral lessons include the importance of recognizing one's roots, the consequences of ambition without wisdom, and the respect for family.

• Ambition is always rewarded without consequences

How does Sangkuriang's relationship with his mother influence the plot?

• Their relationship is purely supportive, with no impact on the plot.

• Sangkuriang's relationship with his mother leads to conflict and tragedy, driving the plot forward.

• Sangkuriang's mother is absent, causing no conflict in the story.

• Sangkuriang's mother supports his ambitions, leading to a happy ending.

Compare Sangkuriang with another legend from your culture.

• Sangkuriang and Cinderella both focus on magical transformations.

• Sangkuriang and Romeo and Juliet both depict tragic love stories influenced by family and fate.

• Sangkuriang and The Odyssey both feature epic journeys and heroic quests.

• Sangkuriang and The Tortoise and the Hare both teach lessons about perseverance.

What role does fate play in the story of Sangkuriang?

• Fate leads to tragic misunderstandings and prevents Sangkuriang from being with Dayang Sumbi.

• Fate ensures Sangkuriang's success in his quest.

• Fate has no impact on the relationship between Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi.

• Fate brings Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi together without conflict.

Discuss the significance of the mountain in the Sangkuriang legend.

• The mountain represents a place of refuge for Sangkuriang.

• The mountain is a symbol of wealth and prosperity in the legend.

• The mountain serves as a backdrop for a celebration of Sangkuriang's victory.

• The mountain signifies the tragic consequences of Sangkuriang's actions and symbolizes love, loss, and destiny.

How does the theme of love and betrayal manifest in Sangkuriang?

• Betrayal occurs only between Sangkuriang and his friends, not in his love life.

• The theme of love and betrayal manifests through the tragic relationship between Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi, where love is tainted by the betrayal of identity and fate.

• The story focuses solely on the theme of friendship and loyalty.

• Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi share a harmonious relationship without any conflict.

In what ways does Sangkuriang reflect the values of its cultural context?

• The story promotes urbanization over rural values.

• Sangkuriang focuses solely on individual ambition and greed.

• Sangkuriang reflects the values of its cultural context by emphasizing love, sacrifice, respect for nature, and the importance of community and moral lessons.

• It disregards the importance of family and community ties.