CLASS 11 English Summary

The Tale of Melon City Summary In English



- A just and gentle king ruled over a country.

- The king ordered the construction of a curved arch across a major public road for spiritual benefit.

- The arch was built too low, causing the king to lose his crown while riding through it.

- The king was displeased and considered it a disgrace, intending to hang the chief of builders.

- The chief of builders passed by the king and blamed the workmen for the mistake.

- The king changed his decision and ordered all the workmen to be hanged instead.

- The workmen pointed out that the bricks were made in the wrong size, surprising the king.

- The masons were called and blamed the architect, leading to the architect being sentenced to hanging.

- The architect reminded the king of improvements made to the plans, making the king angry and unable to act calmly.

- The king sought advice and called for the wisest man in the country, who suggested hanging the arch as the culprit.

- The arch was taken to the scaffold but another councillor questioned hanging something that touched the king's head.

- The king realized the dilemma and noticed the restless crowd's mood, deciding that someone must be hanged immediately.

- The noose was set up high, and the only one tall enough to fit it was the king himself.

- The king was hanged according to the Royal ordinance, satisfying the ministers and preventing rebellion.

- With the king dead, the ministers declared that the next person passing the City Gate would choose the new ruler.

- An idiot passed by and when asked to decide, he replied "a melon" as his standard answer.

- The ministers crowned a melon as the new king and placed it on the throne.

- The people accepted the melon king due to customary choice and as long as it allowed them peace and liberty.

- The people didn't question the melon king's form as long as they could carry on their private business without government control.






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