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What is the central theme of the legend of the pineapple (Pinya)?
What is the central theme of the legend of the pineapple (Pinya)?
- The power of curses and their unintended consequences.
- The dangers of laziness and the value of hard work and obedience. (correct)
- The significance of agriculture in remote communities.
- The importance of parental forgiveness and unwavering love.
How did the relationship between Aling Rosa and Pinang contribute to the events in the legend?
How did the relationship between Aling Rosa and Pinang contribute to the events in the legend?
- Aling Rosa's strict discipline and Pinang's rebellion resulted in Pinang running away.
- The imbalance of Pinang's laziness and Aling Rosa's patience created conflict and a curse. (correct)
- Their shared love of gardening led to the discovery of the pineapple.
- Their strong bond of mutual respect led to a harmonious resolution.
In the legend, what does the physical appearance of the pineapple symbolize?
In the legend, what does the physical appearance of the pineapple symbolize?
- The natural beauty that can arise from simple beginnings.
- Pinang's many eyes and the consequences of impatience and frustration. (correct)
- The sweetness of forgiveness and reconciliation.
- Abundance and prosperity for the community.
What motivated Aling Rosa to share the story of Pinang and the pineapple with her community?
What motivated Aling Rosa to share the story of Pinang and the pineapple with her community?
How did the community's knowledge of Aling Rosa and Pinang's relationship influence their understanding of the pineapple's origin?
How did the community's knowledge of Aling Rosa and Pinang's relationship influence their understanding of the pineapple's origin?
Flashcards
Aling Rosa
Aling Rosa
A mother in the story who tries to teach her daughter Pinang valuable life lessons.
Pinang
Pinang
Aling Rosa's spoiled and lazy daughter who struggles with chores.
Curse of many eyes
Curse of many eyes
Aling Rosa's frustrated wish for Pinang to have many eyes, leading to the creation of a special plant.
The fruit 'Pinya'
The fruit 'Pinya'
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Obedience and discipline
Obedience and discipline
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Study Notes
The Legend of the Pineapple
- The story centers on Aling Rosa and her daughter, Pinang, in a remote area.
- Pinang was spoiled and lazy, resisting household chores.
- Aling Rosa believed Pinang would mature and learn her responsibilities.
- Aling Rosa fell ill and asked Pinang to prepare porridge.
- Pinang forgot the task and burned the porridge.
- Aling Rosa didn't scold Pinang as she was attempting to help.
- Despite growing frustration with Pinang's laziness, Aling Rosa remained patient and supportive.
- Pinang repeatedly questioned the locations of kitchen utensils.
- Angered, Aling Rosa cursed, "May you have many eyes to see everything you need!"
- Pinang became silent and left to locate the utensil.
- Aling Rosa fell asleep from exhaustion, unable to find Pinang upon waking.
- Aling Rosa feared Pinang ran away due to feeling overlooked or weary of dependency.
- A new plant sprouted in Aling Rosa's garden, nurtured by her.
- The plant blossomed, bearing fruit resembling a human head with numerous eyes.
- Aling Rosa understood the plant stemmed from her curse directed at Pinang.
- Neighbors, recalling the argument between Aling Rosa and Pinang, named the plant "Pinang".
- Aling Rosa shared the fruit, recounting the disappearance and the plant's origin.
- The fruit became named "pinya," after Pinang, symbolizing the value of obedience and discipline in child-rearing.
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