CONTOH NARRATIVE TEXT ABOUT TIMUN MAS
ONCE upon a time, not far from a jungle, lived husband and a wife.
The were farmers. The were diligent farmers and always worked hard on the paddy
fields. They had been married for many years and still not have a child yet.
Everyday they prayed and prayed for a child.
One night, while they were praying, a giant passed their house. The
giant heard they pray. "Don't worry farmers. I can give you a child. But
you have to give me that child when she is 17 years old," said the giant.
The farmers were so happy. They did not think about the risk of losing their child later and agree to take the offer. Later, the giant gave them a bunch of cucumber seeds. The farmers planted them carefully. Then the seeds changed into plants.
Not longer after that, a big golden cucumber grew from plants. After
it had ripe, the farmers picked and cut it. They were very surprised to see
beautiful girl inside the cucumber. They named her Timun Mas or Golden
Cucumber. Years passed by and Timun Mas has changed into a beautiful girl.
On her 17th birthday, Timun Mas was very happy. However, the parents
were very sad. They knew they had to keep their promise to the giant but they
also did not want to lose their beloved daughter. "My daughter, take this
bag. It can save you from the giant," said the father. "What do you
mean, Father? I don't understand," said Timun Mas.
Right after that, the giant came into their house. "Run Timun
Mas. Save your life!" said the mother. The giant was angry. He knew the
farmers wanted to break their promise. He chased Timun Mas away. The giant was
getting closer and closer.
Timun Mas then opened the bag and threw a handful of salt. It became
sea. The giant had to swim to cross the sea. Later, Timun Mas threw some
chilly. It became a jungle with trees. The trees had sharp thorns so they hurt
the giant.
However, the giant was still able to chase Timun Mas. Timun Mas took
her third magic stuff. It was cucumber seeds. She threw them and became
cucumber field. But the giant still could escape from the field. Then it was
the last magic stuff she had in the bag. It was a shrimp paste, terasi. She
threw it and became a big swamp.
The giant was still trying to swim the swamp but he was very tired.
Then he was drowning and died. Timun Mas then immediately went home. The
farmers were so happy that they finally together again.
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