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1. Narrate ‘The Tale of Melon City’ in
your words.
Answer:
A melon was crowned king by the ministers. The Melon was then escorted
(carried) to the throne and respectfully placed there. When asked why their
king is a melon, the people would say it is because it is a traditional choice.
It didn't matter to them if the monarch was content as a melon. They wouldn't
mind him taking any shape as long as he left them in peace and liberty,
allowing them to conduct their private affairs without interference from the
government. Because he had changed his initial idea, the architect blamed the
monarch.
The king sought advice from a wise man. He found the
arch guilty and sentenced it to death. It was protested by a counsellor because
it had touched the king's head. The crowd became agitated. They were hoping to
see someone hanged. The noose could only fit the king's head. As a result, he
was hanged. It was now stated that the king would be chosen by the next guy who
passed through the City Gate. A moron showed up. 'A melon,' he offered. As a
result, the melon was crowned king. He was ushered into the throne room. Melon
King was his nickname.
2. What information would you form of a
state where the king is ‘just and placid’?
Answer:
The State where the King was Just and Peaceful' appears to be a backward
territory controlled by a quirky king and populated by stupid morons. The king
sees himself as the custodian of the people, so he has an arch built for their
spiritual upliftment. The king's word is an unwritten rule and a command. The
entire process of overturning the victims' appeals appears to be a fake trial.
Ministers and Councillors appear to be self-centred. They advise the monarch to
further their personal interests, despite the fact that they appear to flatter
the king and claim to be committed to the state. The majority of the population
is uneducated and illiterate. They require both mental and spiritual healing.
They enjoy having a good time. Crown.
3. How, According to you, can peace and
liberty be maintained in a state?
Answer:
Various people advocate for various methods of safeguarding a state's peace and
freedoms.
Some people support dictatorship, while others
support democracy. I believe that good governance is the best course of action.
What is well-managed is most beneficial to both the citizens and the rulers. It
guarantees the average man's peace and liberty. In and of itself, a powerful
state is safe from external threats. Peace and harmony in the state can be established
by dedicated rulers, enlightened citizenry, and effective law enforcement
organisations. Limited considerations based on area, religion, caste, and other
factors should be discouraged since they pose a serious threat to internal
security because they exacerbate social divisions. Free expression of ideas
must be allowed, but law and order must be upheld. People should be aware of
their rights and responsibilities as well as their privileges and rights. The
only way to keep peace and liberty is to do so.
4. Suggest a few instances in the poem
which suggest humour and irony.
Answer:
There are several examples of humour and irony in 'The Tale of Melon City.' To
'edify' viewers, the just and peaceful king had an arch erected. Humour is also
created by the monarch riding under a low arch and losing his crown. It's
rather amusing how the accused appeals to the king and shifts the blame to
others. The king's erratic behaviour adds to the amusement. The architect's
self-defence is a work of art. He feels the king is personally liable for the
scandal because he modified his original plan. Humour is created by the king's
rage and inability to respond sensibly.
The selection criteria for the wisest man are very hilarious. Wisdom is thought to come with age. Because he is blind, he is unaware that an arch cannot be hung. Despite the fact that others have sight, they follow his counsel and carry the arch to the gallows. It's really ironic! The king, in order to keep the multitude amused, commands that someone is hanged. The only person tall enough to fit the noose is the king. What a pity! By his own order, the king is hanged. The practice of naming the next king appears to be similarly absurd.
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