Guno and Koyo: A Reflection on Society

 

 

INTRODUCTION

             Guno and Koyo is a story written by Harold Courlander, a folklorist, novelist and a political analyst. The story is a bit fun and there is a moral lesson that can be used as a warning in our real life. At first, I thought it was just another non sense story, where we really have to read in order to have a grade but as I was reading it, I enjoyed it for it is short and is straight to the point. 

             This story will show you, how important it is to be honest and avoid doing the things that you know you’ll regret in the end.

BODY

Look of a Hadji

              The story mentioned the word “Hadji” which according to Google means a Muslim who has been to Mecca as a pilgrim. Hadji’s are usually elder people who travels to other places for religious reasons. 

               Java is an island of Indonesia and it lies between Sumatra to the west and Celebes to the east. With a population of over 141 million, Java is the most populous island in the world and is home to 57% of Indonesia's population. In the island itself, 87.2% of Indonesian population identify themselves as Muslim.

               I think the reason why Guno and Koyo chose to rob the old man Hadji’s house is because Hadji quite means being rich and in the Muslim community, Hadji’s are respected for they have successfully completed the Hajj to Mecca and I think that’s the reason why they were chased by the neighbors, besides from being so noisy.

Map of Sumatra, Java and Celebes.

               After the unsuccessful robbery of the two boys, every now and then the people will tell someone who tries to get out of a ridiculous act that “Don’t go swimming in a dry riverbed.” Because Guno and Koyo did swim into a dry river for them to escape. The saying is a great warning for anyone whose only intention is to do things that won’t do any good to them because being silly after doing an idiotic act won’t make everyone forget about what you did.

CONCLUSION 

              I have come to a realization that this story is a great story for everyone because it teaches a good lesson. It is not only about how stealing is bad but it is also about how you should not do anything stupid especially if you don’t know the repercussions of your actions. 

REFERENCES

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hajji
• https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hadji
• http://tashaaadatrash.blogspot.com/2017/08/guno-and-koyo-reflection-on-society.html
• https://icouldbethe1.wordpress.com/2011/07/17/guno-and-koyo-retold-by-harold-courlander/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java