Che Husna Azhari

This short story is about Jamal, a young Kelantanese man who decides to get married. His mother chooses a bride for him - a beautiful, educated, rich and cultured girl. Soon, Jamal gets involved with the wedding preparations and discovers that expenses will be very high. Therefore, he works out a more reasonable budget. However, he still has to raise funds to pay for the expenses. Jamal tries to get a bank loan of RM5000 but rejects it when he finds the loan repayment to be too steep. He is happy to get a small loan of RM1500 from his mother. Finally, on the eve of his wedding, Jamal has no good shoes for his wedding. He had sold his

Exposition

Jamal decides to get married A bride is chosen for him Jamal finds that he lacks fund for the wedding He thinks of ways to reduce expenses Jamal suggest using Hacks sweets instead of bunga telur His sister threatens to call off the wedding

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

He sells his Bally Shoes to his cousin, Lan

Resolution

At the dress rehearsal, Jamal realizes he has no good shoes for his wedding !

JAMAL (the main character)

Responsible Obedient Honest Innocent Careful Practical Emotional/sensitive

Jamals mother

Careful in making decision Helpful Generous Wise Assertive

Jamals sister

Concerned Holds closely to custom and traditions Temperamental Has her own mind

Jamalss younger sister

Helpful Generous Kind-hearted

Jamals cousin (Lan)

Brand-conscious Helpful Assertive

Jamals fiance

Pretty and shy

The state of Kelantan (Kota Bharu) The house of Jamals mother The brides house The bank

Cousin Lans house Hajjah Cik Minah Songket house in Penambang

A tailors shop in Kota Bharu

Responsibility

Status and materialism

The importance of custom and tradition The need for moderation Obedience

This story is told from the omniscient (third person) point of view. The narrator knows the thoughts, emotions and actions of all the characters.

Bunga Telur

Bally shoes

Be thrifty Be patient Generosity Exercise self control

The importance of cooperation

It is important to live within ones means It is important to be practical

WORD

MEANING IN ENGLISH Long and complicated procedure Young descendant Quiet and modest

WORD

MEANING IN ENGLISH Felt insulted

RIGMAROLE

AFFRONTED

SCION DEMURE

SAUNTERED Walk leisurely EXQUISITELY Very beautiful

ANTICIPATED
CLARIFICATI ON STUNNED

Expected
Explanation Shocked

AGGRIEVED
BONA FIDE

Hurt
Real

Accompanied CHAPERONE by an older D person

SUBSTANTIA L CONJURED

Of considerable amount Performed

OPPRESSIO N PLEDGE

Harsh treatment Promise

MOPING
MEEKLY SNORTED

Unhappiness
Obediently Sound of indignation Gathered

HOVERING
STRIDENT CONVERGED

Stay close
Loud and harsh Gathered Families with common ancestors

MUSTERED

CLAN

TARTLY

Sharply A man who takes to much care over his appearance Clothing Handed down Prized

TITILLATED

Excited

DANDY

DEMEANENO UR

Way of behaving

RAIMENT BEQUEATHE D COVETED

DENRERED

Discouraged