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The Tale of Melon City
What was the procedure that was followed to choose the new king?
The heralds were sent to proclaim that the new king would be chosen. Anyone who first passed the City Gate would choose the next king. An idiot passed through the gate. The guards stopped him. They pressed him to choose the next king.
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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 ?
How did the workmen convince the king of their innocence? On who did they shift the responsibility?
Who did the masons blame for the mishap? And how did the architect defend himself?
Why did the king call the issue “a tricky thing”?
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