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The Tale of Melon City Class 11 Chapter-5 Book-Snapshot Theory Notes

The Tale of Melon City Class 11 Chapter-5 Book-Snapshot Theory Notes




1. Main Theme of the Poem:

  • Satire on foolish governance – The poem mocks illogical rulers and justice systems.
  • Irony and Absurdity – Decisions are made without logic, leading to a melon becoming King.
  • Public Indifference – The people do not care who rules them as long as they have peace and freedom.


2. Key Events in Simple Steps:

  • The King orders an arch to be built to beautify the city.
  • The arch is built too low, and when the King passes under it, his crown falls off.
  • The King becomes angry and orders the Chief of Builders to be hanged.
  • Blame is passed around:
  • Chief of Builders → Workmen → Masons → Architect → King himself.
  • The King consults the wisest man, who absurdly suggests hanging the arch.
  • A Councillor objects, saying the arch touched the King’s head.
  • The restless crowd demands a hanging, so the King orders an execution immediately.
  • The King is the only one tall enough for the noose and is hanged by royal decree.
  • The Ministers must choose a new King. By tradition, the first person to pass the City Gate must decide.
  • An idiot passes by and, when asked, randomly says "melon".
  • A melon is crowned as the new King and placed on the throne.
  • The people are happy, saying:
  • "If the King wants to be a melon, that’s fine as long as we have peace and liberty."


3. Important Characters:

  • The King – Foolish ruler who blindly follows laws and is eventually hanged by his own decree.
  • The Ministers – Care more about keeping order than choosing a good ruler.
  • The Wisest Man – Suggests the absurd idea of punishing the arch.
  • The Idiot – Randomly chooses a melon as King, showing irrational decision-making.
  • The Melon – Becomes the King, and people accept it without question.


4. Important Messages and Lessons:

  • Foolish leadership leads to chaos.
  • Decisions should be made logically, not blindly.
  • People often accept rulers without questioning their authority.
  • The absurdity of traditions and customs in governance.
  • Satire on monarchy and democracy – Rulers are sometimes chosen without reason.


5. Ending Interpretation:

  • The people do not care who rules them as long as they are left alone.
  • They accept a melon as King, symbolizing their blind acceptance of authority.
  • The poem ends with a satirical note on "laissez-faire" (non-interference in governance).


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