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NARRATIVE TEXT
BY TRI RAHARJO
NARRATIVE TEXT
There are many different
types of narratives.
1. Fable
2. Legend
3. Romance
4. Mystery
5. Adventure
6. Historical fiction
7. Science fiction
8. etc
Social function :
Malin Kundang's father had passed away when he was a baby, and he had to live hard
with his mother.
Malin Kundang was a healthy, dilligent, and strong child. He usually went to the sea to
catch fish, and brought it to his mother, or sold it in the town.
One day, when Malin Kundang was sailing as usual, he saw a merchant's ship which was
being raided by a small band of pirates. With his brave and power, Malin Kundang
defeated the pirates. The merchant was so happy and asked Malin Kundang to sail with
him. Malin Kundang agreed.
Many years later, Malin Kundang became a wealthty merchant, with a huge ship, loads of
trading goods, many ship crews, and a beautiful wife. In his journey, his ship landed on a
beach. The villagers reconigzed him, and the news ran fast in the town: Malin Kundang
became a rich man and now he is here. His mother, in deepful sadnees after years of
loneliness, ran to the beach to meet her beloved son again.
When the mother came, Malin Kundang, in front of his well dressed wife, his crews and
his own gloriness, denied to meet that old, poor and dirty woman. For three times she
begged Malin Kundang and for three times yelled at him. At last Malin Kundang said to
her "Enough, old woman! I have never had a mother like you, a dirty and ugly peasant!"
Then he ordered his crews to set sail.
Enraged, she cursed Malin Kundang that he would turn into a stone if he didn't apologize.
Malin Kundang just laughed and set sail.
In the quiet sea, suddenly a thunderstorm came. His huge ship was wrecked and it was
too late for Malin Kundang to apologized. He was thrown by the wave out of his ship, fell
on a small island, and suddenly turned into stone.
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Teacher’s Information
Legend
Story handed down from the past . Legends are often based on
historical events or people but are not true history or doubtful
truth.
Doubtful truth
Setting in the past ORIENTATION location
Untrue historical
RESOLUTION events
Tragic ending/
Happy ending REORIENTATION
Model Narrative Text 3 : Historical Fiction -
TROY Through time men have waged war. Some for power, some for glory, some for
honour. and some for love.
In ancient Greece. the passion of two literature’s of most notorious lovers.
Paris prince of Troy and Helen , Queen of Sparta ignited as a war that would
devastate civilization. When Paris spirits away from her husband, King
Menelaus, it was an insult that could not be suffered. Familiar pride dictated
that an affront to Manelaus was an affront to his brother, powerful King of
the Mycenaeans , who soon united all the massive tribes of Greece to steal
Helen back from Troy in defence of his brother’s honour.
One man alone stood as the key to victory or defeated over Troy – Archilles ,
believed to be the greatest warrior alive.
Arrogant, rebellious and seemingly invincible, Archilles had allegiance to
nothing and no one, save his own glory. It was his insatiable hunger for
eternal renown that led him to attack the gates of Troy under Agamemnon’s
banner – but it would be love for Brisies, Prince Hector’s Cousin that
ultimately decided his fate.
Two words would go to war for honour and power. Thousands would fall in
our suit of glory. And for love, a nation would burn to the ground.
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Historical Fiction
Here are the features of typical historical
fiction text.
Description of a
A setting in the past ORIENTATION period in history
Characters survive
Honour RESOLUTION the chaos of the time
Glory
The end of the war
Power
Development of love,
RESOLUTION
relationship Warmth,
sharing
Marry, and live
Boy got girl REORIENTATION
happily ever after