CERPEN BAHASA INGGRIS

"The spirit of a Master"

Posted by Summer-Lock at 18:58 Labels: Indonesia Literature

Dawn Azaan echoed in the cold morning. Sitti mother rushed to move from a deep sleep. Cold temperatures do not preclude any activity that the mother has more than 50 years old. Already five years have passed, but his life did not improve even more alarming. The field remains beloved husband, also was unable to support her and their loyal servants since Mrs Sitti prosperous and rich. Although it has fallen into poverty that began when her husband Mrs Sitti go some where do not know rimbanya. But, sister Masitoh more familiarly called Mbok Itoh remain faithful to accompany Mrs Sitti in a house that has become increasingly serious situation.

The days passed very serious indeed Bu Sitti bear. Especially with the economic trouble that the stab to the heart. Clothing and food prices soaring since the fuel price increase is so small to the people. Although there has been BLT (direct cash assistance), but still not able to sustain the lives of two men who are impotent ak.

Fortunately Mrs Sitti is one of the brilliant student. Since 20 years ago he decided to serve in a public school in his village. Muddy roads and hot sun did not paralyze his intention to continue teaching until the time of receipt salary pension is not worth the sacrifice, knowing this school is a school that was not touched by the helping hand of government.

State schools that no longer fit, do not discourage the spirit of 78 students to continue their studies. Attitude and said good words are always given the students to the hero's honors. Gray and white uniforms are neat and very simple eye-catching.

When the bell rang the students running seem to go to class, this is not because of fear of punishment by the teacher but scared out of receiving knowledge from the teacher.

Mrs Sitti is a teacher who no doubt his cleverness. Ability to teach the students stared unblinking eyes amazed. Mrs Sitti was teaching math. Because teachers are a little, sometimes it also doubles menagajar Indonesian Language, Physics, and Religion.

Today was a long day for Ms. Sitti for teaching and learning activities take place from 8 am to 4 pm. But fatigue can be pushed with vigor and enthusiasm that students highly-fuel burning. She fell asleep from exhaustion Sittipun dark blanket to sleep at night.

"Mrs, Mrs..... Sitti up, it's dawn," said Mbok Itoh.

"Yeah .. Mbok, so late because of fatigue," he replied with a smile.

Mrs Sitti facade is so tired, tired, and pale. Mrs Sitti move out of bed and get ready to pray Fajr. The rooster crow sound echoing in the ears and the sun began to awake from its resting. Mrs Sitti quickly went to the school to carry out the ceremony of National Awakening Day.

On the way, look up and down Horse, Deer, and Duck on the highway.
National Awakening Day ceremony began, the officers looked serious and nervous about the ceremony while participants followed the solemnity of the ceremony. Hours are 8:15 o'clock pm, the students into the classroom to prepare materials for the first lesson for today. Mrs Sitti started to walk out to the teachers and classroom space to teach Mathematics XF.

"Assalamu, children," he said gently.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, Mrs Sitti", greeted his students with enthusiasm.

The lesson begins promptly, decisively and clearly explain the subject matter Mrs Sitti on Logarithms. The disciples did not do anything except watch Miss Sitti explanation, not even a pen or pencil none danced on the book. From Mrs Sitti XF class XI to XII IPA IPA 1 then 3, and finally to the XA to teach Mathematics. And all students pay attention to the explanation Mrs Sitti very excited.

The days passed, Mrs Sitti older age and become vulnerable to disease. But Mbok Itoh, remain patient and happy to care for Mrs Sitti. There was no forced feelings, disgust, and complained. That there is only happiness and smile at yourself Mbok Itoh in that noble task.

Mrs Sitti was 3 days rest in bed, unable to do anything, which relied only Mbok Itoh is always faithful to his side. Thanks to the care Mbok Itoh, Mrs Sitti situation began to improve. He began again to teach and perform other routine activities, such as teaching, silahturahmi, and sat joking with neighbors to dispel the boredom and fatigue. At the school are warmly welcomed by Mrs Sitti principals, teachers, and of course the students will miss Mrs Sitti face and voice.

There's no end of the road

Posted on 28 November 2011.

By accident and beyond desires, an elementary school teacher in Tanah Abang involved in the throes of a revolution that is happening. Isa, as he is commonly called, is a graduate of HIK a peaceful life during the Dutch colonization. His soul was gentle, who loved music, football, and was known by the public. In contrast to its not like violence, cruelty he experienced and saw the Dutch army.

State of the Japanese era constantly terrorize him until he became very frightened though at first it was not realized. Finally, he gradually realized that fear, but his soul is weak. Weakness of his soul in the long run affect the physical state of Isa. As a result, six months after his marriage to Fatima, he was unable to serve and carry out his duties as a husband: he was suffering from impotence. The disease does not go away even after seeing a doctor.

In accordance with his position as vice chairman of the security committee of the people, Isa meeting organized by the youth Kebon Sirih. He could not refuse when urged to accept the assignment as a courier, delivering papers in the city and needed weapon in the fight. The task was implemented as well although he was reluctant and scared.

Then, Isa met a warrior leader named Hazil. Awe watching the raging spirit within the thin-boned youth coupled with the same passion will music Isa Hazil a violinist and a composer makes Isa became familiar with Hazil. Both of them became close friends. Hazil frequently visited Isa in rumahya in Jalan Jaksa. Isa teacher misfortune and forget those moments that makes her feel happy.

Isa Hazil together and fought in the path of revolution against the Dutch who intend to stick back to power after Japan's defeat. Only motivation that drives the two friends were different. Isa was forced to fight for and fear, while Hazil struggling because his personal ideals.

The battle for Isa was terrible. He was forced to take part metnindahkan weapons out of the capital city. Is also forced to be in touch with the people rude and savage. In performing its duties as a courier, he was always the fear of being chased. When fear becomes Isa-so, he fell ill. Malaria disease recurrence

If Isa sick, Hazil who always visit and give encouragement to his friend's recovery. However, if recovered, Isa could not resist calling his duty to teach his students.

On the sidelines of Isa's teaching hospital and the events that occurred between Hazil and Fatimah, the wife of Isa. Fatimah finally unable to endure her husband impotent. Although at first is disgusted when given the intimacy with the biological needs and enjoy your dream always beat her disgust.

Finally, an intimate relationship with Hazil Fatima Isa known as pipe tobacco Hazil found under his pillow. He was very angry. He would destroy her if she was at home at this time. But after the emotions subsided, he was afraid to ask the istrinyai he grew to feel inferior because of his powerlessness to do duty as a husband.

One day, Isa and Rachmat Hazil with the task of throwing a grenade at Kramat disbanded after the cinema. Herjalan job well. However, a few days later, Isa got the news that one of the grenade thrower caught the Netherlands.

Isa wants to escape, but not so after thinking no one would hide it. Finally, he waited and face whatever would happen to him. At the time waiting for it to dawn the realization that something was more imagined than real events.

Then, Isa was arrested by Dutch soldiers. He was tortured to confess. Arise intention to recognize all of his actions, but her fears returning to her mouth. He did not open his mouth.

One time Milker police custody in a room together Hazil Isa. There are also marks of torture on the face Hazil. However, in view of Isa, Hazil now no longer as he knew. Friend who had admired the spirit of fire and always looks tough, with only "a smack in the head is enough to tell him. Hazil has betrayed his friend, his struggle. Seeing her friend so fragile soul, arose a new consciousness in Isa. If Hazil eventually destroyed by his own fears, Isa did not want to experience the same thing.

"Isa was change in him. The pain of torture on his body is not scary anymore. ... People should learn to live with the fear of fear .... Now he knows .... Everyone has their own fears, and must learn to live and overcome his fear. "

Thus, awareness of this Isa managed to overcome the fear that has always bothered her soul. This awareness is also a restore his manhood as he. He was no longer impotent. Isa happiness envelop. Healing body and soul Isa, it has taken him feel like a winner. "And when Isa heard the clatter of shoes to the door of their room, he felt at peace with her fears that arise. He knew the terror they can not touch it again. He has been free. "