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The Tale of Melon City
How did the chief of builders save himself ?
The chief of builders was summoned. The king held him responsible for the mishap. The rope and gallows were arranged. He was to be hanged. But the chief pleaded that he was innocent. It was the fault of the workmen. Actually, they built the arch.
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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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