Malin Kundang

Introduction

• Setting: A village on the beach, small and quiet with limited opportunities.
• Main Characters: Malin Kundang (a child), his poor father and mother, Burik (the chicken).

Early Life

• Malin Kundang played by chasing Burik, the only chicken.
• His father decided to go abroad for better opportunities.
• Malin and his mother stayed behind in their poor village.

Challenges

• Malin's mother worked hard to provide for them after his father's departure.
• Malin's carelessness led to an injury, treated lovingly by his mother.

Growth and Departure

• Years passed; Malin grew into a strong young man.
• He desired to travel abroad like his father.
• Despite his mother's fears, Malin insisted on leaving and promised to return rich.

Journey and Hardships

• Malin snuck onto a ship, which was attacked by pirates.
• He survived by hiding in a chest, later washed ashore in a rich village.

Success

• Malin worked hard, becoming wealthy and owning a large ship with a crew of over a hundred.
• Celebrated his wealth, expressing happiness about his riches.

Return to Hometown

• Malin sailed back to his hometown with his wife.
• News of his success reached his mother, who excitedly went to the harbor.

Confrontation

• Malin's mother recognized him, but he denied knowing her due to shame.
• Malin's wife questioned the identity of the old woman.
• Malin grew angry and disrespected his mother, claiming she was a beggar.

Curse and Transformation

• Heartbroken, his mother prayed to God to curse him.
• Malin felt an unusual sensation, unable to move; he turned to stone.
• Final Thoughts: Regret for disobeying his mother as he transformed.