IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP Latiff Mohidin At dawn they returned home their soaky clothes torn and approached

the stove their limbs marked by scratches their legs full of wounds but on their brows there was not a sign of despair

1. In stanza 1, which word means a. Early morning-. b. Wet- c. Cooker- . d. Unhappy-. 2. In stanza 2, which word means a. Horrible-...

4. Write down two phrases from the poem which indicate injury. a. .. b. 5. Why did they approach the stove? .. 6. Why did they have to brave the horrendous flood?

The whole day and night just passed they had to brave the horrendous flood in the water all the time between bloated carcasses and tiny chips of tree barks desperately looking for their sons albino buffalo that was never found They were born amidst hardship and grew up without a sigh or a complaint now they are in the kitchen, making jokes while rolling their cigarette leaves

b. Dead animal body- . c. Pieces- d. White-. 3. In stanza 3, which word means a. Difficulty-. b. Among- c. Place for cooking-

7. List down two things the saw when they were out. a. b. 8. Do you admire the way these people approached life? Give two reasons why. a. b. ..

A Fighters Lines I am old and worn and have lost all my strength sufferings and the history of the fight for independence have forced sacrifices that know no name or life from the wheelchair of the rest of my days I, body and energy crushed see and cannot do much these times are too big a challenge for the remnants of my crippled years the net of deceit spread everywhere disturbs me In the name of justice Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestor Be brave And erect a wall of people Stand up heirs of our freedom I have no more voice It is you now who should speak! Marzuki Ali

Synopsis Our ancestors worked very hard for independence. Many died for the country. In the midst of struggling for independence, he was injured and now he is wheelchair bound. He was strong then. However, the challenges facing the country are far greater than before. He is unable to fight it now. He has no more power to control or change anything although he has a strong will. Due to his strong will and in the spirit of patriotism, he urges the youngsters to see the truth and not drown in sea of lies. He stresses here that if we, as the younger generation cannot find the way to stop the dishonesties and lies we are putting our countrys fate in danger as this dishonesties can actually shake the stability of our country. As the persona feels helpless, he wants the younger generation to come forward and fight in the name of justice.

WRITE TRUE OR FALSE 1. The poem is a message from an ex soldier. . 2. The persona has sacrificed a lot For his country. . 3. The persona is very angry 4. The younger generation is not Patriotic. .. 5. Every soldier will bwe crippled When they are old. 6. The younger people should defend the country. . 7. Our country is now in turmoil 8. The persona is concerned for his Country. .. 9. The persona urges us to protect our freedom.