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The Tale of Melon City
How was the king hanged by his own ‘Royal Decree’?
The noose was set up somewhat high. Each man was measured by and by. Unfortunately, no came up to the noose. There was only one man who was so tall that his neck could fit in the noose perfectly. And he was the king himself. Therefore, His Majesty himself was hanged by the Royal Decree’.
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Narrate ‘The Tale of Melon City’ in your own words.
What impression would you form of a state where the king was ‘just and placid’?
How, according to you, can peace and liberty be maintained in a state?
Suggest a few instances in the poem which highlight humour and irony.
‘The Tale of Melon City’ has been narrated in a verse form. This is a unique style which lends extra charm to an ancient tale. Find similar examples in your language. Share them in the class.
The king was a ‘just’ and ‘placid’ king, says the poet. Was he so?
Why did he proclaim an arch to be constructed?
Describe the mishap that took place as the king rode under the roof.
How did the incident affect the ‘placid’ king?
How did the chief of builders save himself ?
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