Based
on the novel you have read, write about one moral value that is portrayed in
this novel. Support your answer with close reference to the text.
One moral value that is depicted in
the novel “The Curse” by Lee Su Ann is being brave. Azreen, who is the
protagonist in this story, displays this moral value.
Even as a young girl, she takes the challenge and tries
to prove to her friends that the Old Lady is not an evil witch. When she is
yelled at for entering the Old Lady’s house and destroying her garden, Azreen
bravely stands her ground. In fact, the next day she returns and repairs the
trampled garden. This act of hers finally wins the Old Lady’s heart. Soon, a
close relationship is forged between them.
In another incident, Azreen demonstrates courage when she
bravely takes the blame for Mohd Asraf in the bull incident. The same bull
later injures her mother’s leg, causing her to lose the use of the leg. Despite
being blamed and scolded by her father and scorned upon by the villagers for
being irresponsible, she bravely endures it all by keeping the secret and never
tells anyone what really happened.
Azreen’s bravery is again evident when she bravely tries
to rescue the Old Lady but she in turn has to be rescued by her father. When
the innocent Old Lady dies in the tragic accident she bravely confronts Mohd Asraf
‘like a wildcat’. Finally, towards the end of the story, she confronts her
father about Madhuri’s murder until he is forced to divulge the truth that he
has killed Madhuri in a fit of anger.
Therefore, through Azreen’s character, we are shown that
being brave is an important value in building relationship, keeping secret and
finding the truth.
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