8 APRIL 2016

FRIDAY
NEWSBREAK
Now why so loving, my darling
And why the sudden kiss?
Youd help me with some little jobs?
For goodness sake, whats this?
Your face is clean for once, dear
Your clothes without a crease.
You saved your luncheon money?
Will wonders never cease?
No dropping of your school books,
No shrieking, childish treble,
Today you are a lamb, love
Where yesterday a rebel
But surely youre some stranger
No rage or hullabaloo
Come closer, let me look, dear
Can this be REALLY you?
Now were u struck by lightning
Or were you stunned at sport?
Ah now I see the reason
Youve brought your school report!

MEANING OF THE STANZAS:

STANZA 1:
The parent is surprised that the child has a
sudden change of behavior. The child has
become so loving and gives the parent a kiss.
The child also helps the parent with chores
around the house. The parent is bewildered
(kehairanan)
STANZA 2:
The parent cannot believe that the child's face
is clean and his clothes are neat without any
wrinkles. The child also saved his lunch money.
The parent is totally dumbfounded (terkedu).
STANZA 3:
The parent is surprised when the child does
not drop his school books around the house.
The child also does not scream and shout. On
that day, the child is as innocent and gentle as
a lamb, which is a sharp contrast from the day
before where he was rebellious
(memberontak).
STANZA 4:
The parent begins to wonder if the child is a
stranger. The child does not show any anger
nor make any noise. The parents want to have

a clearer look to confirm the identity of the

child.
STANZA 5:
The parent wonders if lightning has struck the
child or if he was shocked while playing sports.
However, the parent finally finds out the truth
about the child's improved behavior. The child
has brought home his school report.
THEMES:
- Having an ulterior motive
- Disobedience
MORAL VALUES:
- We must try to behave well at all times and
do not only on certain occasions
- We must have the courage to face the
unpleasant consequences of our actions
instead of finding excuses.