Share Grade XII: Reading_The Breakers Limitations from Gurung Mali
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Who are the characters in the story?
Nayau, Apoi, Sinko, Hisako, Noh, Dasen, Supardi, Mio, Nino and several other women
When did the story take place?
one night and a few months in the past
Where did the story take place?
in the Village of Gurung Mali, Sintang District of West Kalimantan
What problem did the village encounter?
There was no light at all so people couldn't do anything at night.
What idea did Nayau have for his village?
To build a hydropower using woods
Why did some of Nayau's friends think that the idea of building hydropower was impossible?
It cost a lot of money and they didn't have it. Even worse, the Filing River was distant.
How did the characters solve the problem in the story?
They borrowed the materials from the owner, paid them in installements and put Nayau as the guarantor
Why didn't they agree to use diesel?
It's more expensive and could pollute the air.
How was the ending of the story?
Nayau and his friends could successfully build the hydropower and break the limitations.
What can we learn from the story?
Togetherness can break through limitations.
How did the villagers feel after the success of hydropower building?
They felt enthusiastic.
Mention 3 personalities you can see from Nayau in the story!
Persistent, Risk-taker, Caring
What kind of text is the story? Why?
Narrative text, it amuses the readers with moral value learned.
