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Cobra Kite by Mahani Zubaidy Gunnell (Class 6)

Cobra Kite by Mahani Zubaidy Gunnell

Cobra Kite by Mahani Zubaidy Gunnell is set in a village in Malaysia, where the harvest festival is being celebrated. Kite fights take place during this time where people try to cut each other’s kites. The fallen kite belongs to the person who finds it first.

The speaker in the story—a young girl—is watching a kite fight between two kites—Cobra Kite and Moon Kite. All the villagers, including the speaker are fascinated by Cobra Kite because it has an unusual design unlike Moon Kite which has a traditional design. The fight starts and is over quickly with Moon Kite cutting Cobra Kite. The speaker is stunned but quickly realises she has a chance to get Cobra Kite for herself. She chases the kite across the village. The kite falls inside the headman’s goose pen. Without a second thought, the speaker jumps in and braves the angry geese to grab the kite before anyone else can. The other villagers try to persuade her to give them the kite but she refuses. Then the headman orders the others to let her have the kite because she has won it fairly after a lot of effort and is now the rightful owner.

The story is a lesson on the power of perseverance to achieve one’s goals. As it is told in first person, we feel the speaker’s emotions as she struggles to get the kite. The narration is fastpaced making it seem as if the event is unfolding before our eyes. 

Story Analysis:

Central Idea: The story highlights determination and courage in pursuing a goal against all odds.

Themes: Perseverance, bravery, tradition, and the spirit of competition.

Message: Success comes to those who persist and take bold actions despite challenges.

Setting: A Malaysian village during the vibrant harvest festival with traditional kite fight





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