FAIRY TALE (CLASS XI_BAHASA TINGKAT LANJUT)

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Fairy Tale

(Dongeng)

What is a Fairy Tale?

A fairy tale is a type of narrative or short story that involves imaginary characters and magical events. It often begins with the phrase “Once upon a time” and usually ends with “happily ever after.” Fairy tales have been told and retold for centuries, passed down orally before being written in books.

These stories are not only for children, but also for adults. Many fairy tales reflect human values, culture, and moral lessons that guide people in real life. For example, fairy tales often show the difference between good and evil, reward good characters, and punish bad ones.

Indonesian meaning:
Fairy tale adalah jenis cerita atau dongeng yang melibatkan tokoh imajiner dan peristiwa ajaib. Cerita ini sering diawali dengan kalimat “Pada suatu hari” dan biasanya diakhiri dengan “bahagia selamanya.” Dongeng tidak hanya untuk anak-anak, tetapi juga mengandung nilai-nilai moral dan budaya.

Characteristics of a Fairy Tale

  1. Fantasy Elements – Fairy tales include magical creatures such as fairies, witches, giants, or talking animals. Objects may also be enchanted, like a flying carpet or a magic mirror.

  2. Simple Plot – The storyline is usually straightforward, so it is easy to understand and remember.

  3. Good vs. Evil – There is usually a conflict between good characters (heroes, princesses, kind animals) and evil ones (witches, monsters, greedy people).

  4. Happy Ending – Most fairy tales end with happiness, where good characters are rewarded.

  5. Moral Lesson – Every fairy tale teaches a value, such as kindness, honesty, patience, or courage.

Indonesian meaning:
Ciri-ciri dongeng antara lain: memiliki unsur fantasi, alur sederhana, pertarungan antara kebaikan dan kejahatan, akhir bahagia, serta berisi pelajaran moral.

Example of a Famous Fairy Tale: Cinderella

Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Cinderella. She lived with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters who treated her unfairly. One day, the king held a royal ball and invited all young ladies. Cinderella wanted to join, but her stepmother forbade her.

Suddenly, her fairy godmother appeared and magically gave her a beautiful dress, glass slippers, and a carriage. At the ball, the prince fell in love with her. But when the clock struck midnight, she had to leave quickly, losing one glass slipper. The prince searched for the owner of the slipper throughout the kingdom. Finally, he found Cinderella, and they lived happily ever after.

Moral lesson: Kindness and patience will eventually bring happiness and justice.
Pesan moral: Kebaikan dan kesabaran pada akhirnya akan membawa kebahagiaan dan keadilan.

Why Do We Learn Fairy Tales?

Fairy tales are important in learning English because:

  • They enrich vocabulary with simple yet powerful words.

  • They help students understand narrative text structures (orientation, complication, resolution, coda).

  • They develop imagination and creativity.

  • They contain universal values that are relevant to life.

Indonesian meaning:
Dongeng penting dipelajari karena memperkaya kosakata, membantu memahami struktur teks naratif, mengembangkan imajinasi, dan mengajarkan nilai-nilai kehidupan.

Exercise

  1. Mention three characteristics of a fairy tale.

  2. Who helps Cinderella go to the royal ball?

  3. What magical objects appear in the story of Cinderella?

  4. What is the moral lesson of Cinderella?

  5. Write a short summary of another fairy tale you know (Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Malin Kundang, etc.).

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