STORY OF THE MOTH --- GAMUGAMO KA GHORL!

Once upon a time, an old moth had warned her daughter against the flame, so beautiful,
so inviting, yet fatal and deceitful for it destroyed whoever came too close. She herself
said, she was once tempted by it; she had barely escaped with half-burnt wings. The
frightened young moth promised to obey, but was soon asking herself: “now why should
my mother try to give me such a scare? Why should I close my eyes to such a pretty
sight? These old people are such a coward! They think every fly is an elephant, any old
dwarf a giant. What harms can it do to me, whatever she says, if I come near the flame,
as long as I am careful? What I am, a little silly? What a story I shall have for other girls
if I, being very careful of course, take a closer look.”
No sooner said than done, and the silly little moth went fluttering around the flame. At
first, she only felt pleasantly warm; this encouraged her and she flew closer and closer
until at last, dazzled by flame, fell and perished in it.
STORY ANALYSIS
Guide Question:

1. Dissect the characters of the story; what are the virtues that the characters
showed in the story?

Mother Moth – Protective or Protector

 Daughter Moth – Defiant, Disobedient, Brave and Careless.

2. What is the most significant line of the story that impacts you and why?

The Line that is most significant to me is “against the flame, so beautiful, so

inviting, yet fatal and deceitful for it destroyed whoever came too close”.

Because for me the line also symbolizes people in a way they seem harmless,
kind and beautiful but deep inside another persona one that can hurt deceive and
control others.

3. Explain the most important lessons that you had learned from “the story of the
moth” and relate it to the dealings of your parents’ advice and reminders.

The Most important lesson that I learned from the story is follow what the elders
or someone older than you especially your parents because they have more
experience in life than you have.

4. As a millennial Filipino, how can this story be applied in life?

If being thought a life lesson or an experience as a Filipino millennial, I or one

must listen carefully and remember what was already being passed before from one
another, to teach others the lesson, to help them learn and understand the
experience of what might come and happen in the future.