Based on the novel that you have read, what is the
lesson that you have learned from the ending of the novel? Give reasons why you
think the lesson is important.
sample (1)
The
novel I have read is The curse by Lee Su Ann. In the novel, it ended with
Azreen learning the truth about a lot of things surrounding her sister’s death.
It was very sad for Azreen too because she had to cope with the deaths of the
Old Lady and her parents. In the epilogue, Azreen went back to London to
continue her studies. It is important to not that in the end, Azreen learned to
forgive. The theme of forgiveness and the importance of the truth resonate
throughout the ending of the novel.
I
learned that forgiveness is the key to finding inner peace and strength.
Somehow, it helps a person to move on despite having gone through negative
situations. Azreen’s character teaches us to be strong, bold and upright in
order to withstand vicious gossips and to fight injustice like how she defended
the Old Lady.
The
same goes for Azreen when she returned to London. If she allowed hatred, anger
and other negative emotions to take over, those emotions would have consumed
her and made her life worse. But because she learned to accept the truth and to
forgive, she was able to smile at the end. Although the truth was difficult to
handle for Azreen, especially about Madhuri and Mohd Asraf, her father being
Madhuri’s murderer, and how Madhuri was not her real sister, Azreen managed to
cope with all those unfortunate events.
From
the ending of the novel, I learned that sometimes, although the truth may not
be what everybody wants to hear, it is always best to tell the truth because it
helps people to find inner peace and to be truly happy.
sample (2)
The Curse by Lee Su Ann has many lessons for its
readers. One of the lessons, truth will be known and secrets will not last
forever. There are a few characters who keep secrets and eventually the secrets
are exposed.
First, Mohd. Asraf and Madhuri. They were secret
lovers. They planned secretly to run away to Kuala Lumpur. After Madhuri died
followed by his grandmother’s death, he almost lost his mind. Keeping his
secret love was very difficult. He was easily influenced by Puan Normala that
his grandmother was poisoned by Old Lady. That was the reason he burned the Old
Lady’s house causing her death. Finally, he realises his mistakes and comes to
his senses.
Second, En Saleh Abdullah, Azreen’s father. He was
always proud of Madhuri. Madhuri made him proud when she agreed to marry the
village headman, Haji Ghani. When her affair was discovered, Encik Saleh gets
very angry and accidentally killed Madhuri. He never tells anyone and until
Azreen confronts him. Actually, he is ashamed because the daughter he was
really proud of, had an affair and tried to run away. He keeps seeing a ghost.
He suffers a heart attack and dies.
In conclusion, dark secrets only make life
difficult. The evidence in the story has shown us that. Any dark secrets we
have, may destroy our lives. We may lose the people we love. Always be true to
ourselves and do not take advantage of others. Always think before we act.
sample (3)
The Curse’ is the novel written by Lee Su Ann which
has many lessons that can be used in our lives. Today, I am going to write on
one lesson which really captured my attention in the novel that is ‘courage’.
The value of ‘courage’ can be seen clearly in
Azreen’s character. Azreen was a good friend with the Old Lady who became a
precious confidante and counsellor despite ignoring the warnings and prejudices
of the villagers. Azreen was determined to friends with the Old Lady till the last minute of the Old
Lady’s life.As a child, she was not allowed to visit the Old Lady by her
parents. Even the villagers warned Azreen
that the Old Lady is a witch. This shows that Azreen is very courageous
for accepting the Old Lady for what she is. From this, I learnt to be
courageous in order to speak and act according to what I think is right. I also
learnt not to judge others by listening to rumors and to think practically.
Azreen also showed courage when she took the blame
for the bull’s escape in order to save Mohd Asraf. At first, she wanted to help
Asraf out from the wicked farm owner, Mr. Mohan and his sons who were accusing
Asraf for letting the bull out. But to her dismay, she had to accept the faith
of her mother loosing a leg when her father hit into the bull and met with an
accident. Even though Azreen was only
helping Asraf at first, but she took the blame and had to carry it for the rest of her life. I saw Azreen as
a very courageous person in this situation and agree to what she had done. She
taught me to stand up for my believes in
my life and this will really help me a lot in the future.
Last but not least, I also find Azreen as a
courageous person when she challenged her father to reveal the truth behind Madhuri’s death. Azreen was
very sure that Madhuri was killed by her father because she found the stain of
the rubber tree sap on the ‘parang’.
When she put all the details together,
she came to a conclusion and told her father straight that he was the one who
killed Madhuri. Here, we can see that Azreen was too bold and had the courage
to speak the truth even to her father when she was sure that her sister was
killed. This scene opened my mind that I should be honest and bold to say what
I think is right in my life.
sample (4)
One important lesson that I have learnt from the
novel The Curse is that we should not
listen to gossip or spread rumours. It is a great injustice for those who have
to defend themselves for something that might not be true.
When
Azreen returns home to grieve the death of
Madhuri, she has to listen to vicious rumours spread by Puan Normala.
Puan Normala is the village most prolific gossip monger. She believes the
village is cursed because innocent MAdhuri was murdered. Her body was covered
with 'white blood' when found at the rubber estate. Moreover, Puan Normala
claims that there were strange noises coming from the woods. At the same time,
she also says that the wild animal were restless. According to her, these are
all signs of more evil to come. It is very hurtful to listen to especially to
Azreen who has just lost her only sister.
Azreen
fights to seek the truth. She confronts Mohd Asraf and learns that he and
Madhuri had an affair. They were secret lovers. Both of them planned to elope.
It is not something Azreen wants to hear because her sister, Madhuri, was a
married woman. Azreen confronts her sullen father. Awang the bomoh had told
Azreen earlier that Madhuri was not her blood sister. Awang also had told
Azreen about Madhuri's biological mother. Confronted by Azreen and his own
guilt, Encik Saleh admits that he had killed Madhuri. He was in rage he saw her
with another man. When he attacked Madhuri, she fell and her head hit a cup of
latex. The latex stained her dress, giving rise to the 'white blood' rumour.
This also indicates to the villagers that Madhuri was a scarlet woman.
The
prejudiced villagers also outcast the wise Old Lady. She is Azreen's true
friend and someone that Azreen confides in. They spread rumours that she was a
witch who had murdered her husband. However, Azreen still befriends Old Lady
because she knows the truth. The Old Lady had killed her husband in
self-defence. When her husband was alive, he was very abusive to the Old Lady.
Her husband was cruel to her. If she did not defend herself, she would have
died. Something got to give. The vicious rumours make the Old Lady live in
isolation. Her wisdom and knowledge are seen as threat. Even when she showed an
act of kindness by treating Mohd Asraf's grandmother, she was not accepted by
the villagers. She was accused of having ulterior motives. That is why when the
grandmother died, Mohd Asraf burned her house with her in it. Mohd Asraf was
consumed with grief and the need to seek revenge. He really believed the rumour
that the Old Lady was a witch. The fire resulted in the death of the Old Lady.
Both
these incidents demonstrate that rumours can be damaging. We must seek the
truth rationally and intelligently. We must investigate like what Azreen has
done. At the end, truth will ultimately prevail.
sample (5)
The Curse by Lee Su Ann has many lessons for its readers. One of the lessons, truth will be known and secrets will not last forever. There are a few characters who keep secrets and eventually the secrets are exposed.
First, Mohd. Asraf and Madhuri. They were secret lovers. They planned secretly to run away to Kuala Lumpur. After Madhuri died followed by his grandmother’s death, he almost lost his mind. Keeping his secret love was very difficult. He was easily influenced by Puan Normala that his grandmother was poisoned by Old Lady. That was the reason he burned the Old Lady’s house causing her death. Finally, he realises his mistakes and comes to his senses.
Second, En Saleh Abdullah, Azreen’s father. He was always proud of Madhuri. Madhuri made him proud when she agreed to marry the village headman, Haji Ghani. When her affair was discovered, Encik Saleh gets very angry and accidentally killed Madhuri. He never tells anyone and until Azreen confronts him. Actually, he is ashamed because the daughter he was really proud of, had an affair and tried to run away. He keeps seeing a ghost. He suffers a heart attack and dies.
In conclusion, dark secrets only make life difficult. The evidence in the story has shown us that. Any dark secrets we have, may destroy our lives. We may lose the people we love. Always be true to ourselves and do not take advantage of others. Always think before we act.
