The turtle outsmarts the monkeys and murders all of the monkeys. (Eighth question of moral fairness is if it is fair to mass murder those that would murder you for being a murdering thief.) The conclusion of the story is the adage that this is why monkeys do not eat meat.
What is the message of the Turtle and the Monkey?
The Ilocano version of the story offers an explanation on why monkeys don’t eat meat. Versions of the story has a common theme of a weaker but cunning character (the tortoise or turtle) winning over a stronger adversary (the monkey).
What is the folktale telling the audience The Monkey and the Turtle?
The folktale I chose, usually titled, “The Turtle and the Monkey” or “The Monkey and the Turtle,” tells of how a monkey and turtle loose their friendship because of greed over a banana tree. This folktale has been passed down in my family.
What did the turtle do to teach the monkey a lesson?
The angry turtle decided to teach the greedy monkey a lesson. DEAD. The turtle decided to cut the dead monkey into pieces and sold his meat to other monkeys. The other monkeys decided to throw turtle into the water.
What is the problem in the story of The Monkey and the Turtle?
The monkey’s tree dies and the turtle’s bears fruits. The problem is that the turtle cannot go up the tree to harvest the banana. What follows is how the turtle takes revenge of the monkey’s selfishness and deceit.
Where did the story happen in the story of The Turtle and the Monkey?
The Monkey and the Turtle is considered the first children’s folktale in the Philippines. Its author is unknown but its story has been passed around the Philippines for centuries, according to Rizal.
What is the setting in the story of The Monkey and the Turtle?
A monkey, looking very sad and dejected, was walking along the bank of the river one day when he met a turtle. Ang Unggoy at ang Pagong (The Monkey and the Turtle) is a folk tale of the Ilocano people.
Is the folktale true or not?
The oral fictional tale, from whatever ultimate origin, is practically universal both in time and place. Certain peoples tell very simple stories and others tales of great complexity, but the basic pattern of tale-teller and audience is found everywhere and as far back as can be learned.
What is the moral in a story?
The moral of a story is the lesson that story teaches about how to behave in the world. Moral comes from the Latin word mores, for habits. The moral of a story is supposed to teach you how to be a better person. If moral is used as an adjective, it means good, or ethical.
How did the story end in The Monkey and the Turtle?
The turtle was left with the trunk, but the wise turtle knew it would soon grow into a beautiful tree and bear any fruits. So, the turtle worked hard, and the tree bore the result of the turtle’s hard work. On the other hand, the Monkey’s tree withered and wilted, and dies.
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