The Boy Who Cried Wolf - Essay Example

Full The Boy Who Cried Wolf Characters: Raka- a carefree young shepherd boy who always took things lightly, making fools of other people without regard to how serious things could go wrong. Woof- Skinny, gray, hungry wolf that is not just courageous, taking on its victims during broad daylight but is also cunning with an exceptional ability to understand and speak the language of men. Ram- the oldest among the sheep who is the leader of the flock Woolly- a healthy sheep with thick wool Ewe- Woolly’s wife, a beautiful breastfeeding mother Lamb- Woolly and Ewe’s son Moses- the oldest and the leader of the shepherds Setting: On top of a hill where lush, green grasses grew, on a fine sunny day. (The stage may be set with two floors and can be arranged in a manner that the second floor is the top of the hill while the lower floor is the bottom of it where the shepherds are looking after their sheep. It could be decorated with grasses, bushes and trees cut from colored papers or three-dimensional decorations from Styrofoam, depending on the materials available and the budget.) Narrator: There was once a shepherd boy who was sent by his father to look after the sheep. He took along with him a bagful of food and ideas to make his day memorable. When he reached the top of the hill, he was happy to see the flock move about and enjoy the place. He looked around and spotted his favorite sheep, Woolly, eating with his wife, Ewe and their baby, Lamb. He went near them and stroked Woolly’s fur with his hands as he greeted him. Boy: Hello, Woolly. Summer is here again and it seems we will be seeing each other more often for the next few months. Did you miss me? Woolly: I miss you Raka. I miss your care but I am now feeling nervous of your presence because you might cause us harm again with whatever tricks you brought along this time. Narrator: Of course, Raka did not understand Woolly because all he heard was “baa”. After awhile, Raka got bored talking with the sheep. He stood up and looked around. Raka: Oh, there are shepherds downhill! How they are enjoying there while I am here alone. I think I would rather call them up here. But what should I say? Surely, they would not come just because I want some company. Aha! I will pretend a wolf is after the sheep. I will cry for them. Wolf! Wolf! A wolf is after the sheep! Narrator: The shepherds heard Raka and run up the hill and Raka was amused at their sight, knowing that they are running for nothing. However, the boy did not notice a hungry wolf hiding behind the bush near Woolly and his family. Woof: Aha! So, the boy is back and has not changed a bit, huh? I will hide here until the shepherds get tired of his tricks and not believe him anymore. Then, I will pounce on you, Woolly, as my appetizer this time. Surely, Ewe would be the best for the main course and Lamb looks like the cherry on top of the ice cream. Ram: Hey, guys! Woof is here and we are in danger. Since Raka is our shepherd today and we know him well enough to be a fool, crying for help when he has not seen the danger yet, we better help ourselves to ensure our safety. I encourage you all to be quiet as can be so that the shepherds downhill will know that we are not in danger yet. Woolly: Oh, if only Raka will just be satisfied talking to us. Probably someday, he will learn to sense when real danger is around. If only he could understand us, he would have known that there is indeed a wolf just waiting for the right time to pounce on his flock. Ewe: Oh, Woolly, I am so worried. My knees are shaking already. (Crying and kissing Lamb) My dear, you are not yet grown enough to run fast. Oh, if only Woof would be satisfied in taking me and your dad alone and spare you. Lamb: What is the matter mom? Woolly: Do not worry, my dear, Ewe. We will think of something. Son, we are currently in danger. There is a wolf behind the bushes and is waiting for the shepherds to get tired of Raka’s tricks before he eats us up. I would like you to go to the center slowly for you to be in a safer place if possible. I have to stay here to help protect the women and children. Now, do not worry about me. Ewe: Woolly, I do not think I can walk Lamb to the center. I do not seem to be able to move my feet. Woolly: Come on Ewe. There is no time for you to be nervous. This is about life and death! You have to take courage for the sake of our son. Ewe: Okay, okay. Narrator: Ewe and Lamb walk towards the center of the hill as they hear the noise of the shepherds approaching. Moses: Where is the wolf? Raka: Hahaha. That was fantastic! Look at how good I really am. I tricked you into believing that there is a wolf. Actually, I just wanted you to come over here and accompany me. I am getting bored and have no one to talk to but the sheep. Would you please, kind sirs, stay for even an hour? Moses: Son, this is not a good thing that you have done. You disturbed us from our tasks and we do not have time for your little tricks. Raka: But sir, we have been working for hours already. Do we not deserve a little break and some fun? Moses: We did not come hear to play but to attend to our flocks as you did. Now, go watch your sheep. Raka: Come on. Look, the view here is better than downhill. I have more things to enjoy here but still I get bored. I reckon downhill is more boring. Moses: Enjoy your job and you will be happy to bring home the sheep safe and sound. That is how we play here. Raka: (Pouting) Alright, I think I do not like to be with you anyway. You might just make me more bored with your presence if you just stay here with your serious moods. Narrator: Raka goes back to his favorite sheep and strokes his head again. Raka: Well, I think I am stuck with all of you and the boredom this hill brings. I think I would rather sleep. Woof: Ah, playing tricks could be tiring, aye? This could indeed be a good chance for a wolf to take on you. But I am not like any other wolf, you know. I love tricks as much as Raka does and it sure is enjoyable to play along with his games. Woolly: Come on, Woof. You know we cannot defend ourselves against you but I plead to you. The boy brought along with him more than enough food for himself and did not yet eat a bit. Please take his food instead. Woof: Ah, but I am not satisfied with the boy’s food. And I am not interested in it either. I like you, your wife and child for my lunch today. Oh, my mouth is already watering but I do not think this is the right time for me to attack. Ram: Hey, look. I think I can make a deal with you. If you need to take one of us, why, take me instead. Think about Woolly and his family. They are still young and there are still a lot of help they could offer Raka’s family. Woof: Hahaha. You make me laugh, old man. I do not like you. What about that? Ram: Well, I know Woolly looks so healthy with his wool but that is all about him, I swear. Behind those furs is a skinny Woolly. Woof: I do not care. You see my dear old man, my teeth are sharp but they have not been used for a few weeks now. Well, I do not think I have to tell you that because it is pretty obvious, yes? After being starved during winter, I need my first full meal to be young and tender and that is not you. Ram: That is true. But I am meatier than Woolly. Woof: That is not a problem at all. I have three courses for my lunch. Ram: Well, maybe you could take me and Woolly instead and spare Ewe and Lamb. Yes, I think that is the best you could do. Woof: Oh shut up, old man. (Growls) Raka: (Wakes up) What was that? Did a wolf come by? Ram, Woolly and Ewe: Yes, there is a wolf behind the bushes. There is a wolf! If only you could understand us! Narrator: The other sheep chimed in the bleating of Ram, Woolly and Ewe trying to inform Raka about the presence of a wolf but of course the boy did not understand them. Raka: What? What is the noise all about? Are you hungry? There is food all around, take whatever you like. Narrator: The flock of sheep continues to bleat and Raka gets irritated. Raka: Alright, alright! Since you are so noisy, I will call the shepherds again. Perhaps they will be able to keep you quiet. Woolly: Oh, no. Let us be quiet, guys. Ram: Everybody, stop! Raka: What? Why did you suddenly stop? You do not like me to call the shepherds? Well, I will still summon them without you making that noise. Wolf! Wolf! Somebody help me. The wolf is after the sheep! Narrator: The shepherds once again heard Raka’s call and thought he was serious this time. They hurriedly ran up the hill. Moses: Where is the wolf? Raka: Hahaha. This is really fun. I call wolf and you all run like a wolf is after you. Moses: (Angry) This is not a funny thing. Out here, a wolf is a potential danger to our sheep. If you are not worried about it at all, do not play your games on us. (To his companions) Let us go. Woof: Oh, I think lunch time came earlier today! I will just wait for the shepherds to be halfway downhill and aim on you, Wooly. Then, you will know that sending your family to the center is useless. Raka: Hahaha. Those men are cowards. They get scared with just the mention of a wolf. Oh, I feel hungry. I might as well have my lunch. Narrator: As Raka turned to where he placed his lunch box. He saw the wolf leap from the bush and pounce on Woolly. Raka: Woolly! Wolf! Wolf! Somebody help me. Woooolf! Narrator: The shepherds who were halfway downhill heard Raka but dismissed his call to be another trick. Raka: Wolf! Wolf! Help me. I am serious this time! A wolf is after my sheep! Woof: Well, they do not believe you anymore, aye? Narrator: Raka was greatly surprised to hear the wolf talk. He looked around thinking he might have mistaken the voice to be the wolf’s but found no human around and realized that the wolf actually talks. Raka: Wolf! Wolf! A talking wolf! Woof: Hahaha. I heard you shout wolf many times already but they do not believe you anymore, right? Do you think they would believe you shouting about a talking wolf? Raka: They will believe me, you will see. They just did not hear me well, yet. Wolf! Help! There is a wolf up here! Woof: Well, I do not see anyone coming. Do you think my eyes are weakening? Or maybe, you need to shout louder. Raka: (Shouts louder) Wolf! Wolf! Woof: Okay, let us count from one to ten and see what they do. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Are they coming now? Raka: Oh, why don’t they listen to me? Woof: Foolish boy, you should have not pulled that trick on them, you know. Raka: What trick? Woof: Oh, come on. I witnessed everything today. From the time you came here, I have been watching you behind the bush. Raka: You mean, you were here the whole time? Woof: Definitely. I just passed by here hoping you would bring your flock again at this time of the year and still have not changed a bit. Well, I think I have better sense than you, my young friend. Raka: Do not call me friend. You are not my friend. Woof: Maybe. But you are my friend. Raka: How could you say that? Woof: Are you not? You made the fattest sheep available for my lunch today. As a sign of gratitude, I think calling you friend is the best I could do. Raka: You, carnivorous beast! Woof: Oh, come on. Do not take it too hard on me. Because after this, I hope you will be a more mature, wiser shepherd. This will surely be a painful experience to you because I already ate your favorite sheep and do you know who is next? Raka: Do not take any more of my sheep! Woof: Oh, yeah? And what can you do? Drive me with a stick? Or a trick? I know how your mind works, my dear. I have watched you. Raka: I will call the shepherds! Woof: Oh, yeah! I forgot all about them. Let us take a look at them, would you mind? They are enjoying their lunch, don’t you think so? Which reminds me of my main course. But before I take Ewe, I just want to have a little more time with you. Raka: (Beating the wolf with a stick and throwing stones at him) Go away, you devil. Woof: Later, later. After I finish my lunch. Raka: (Almost crying) Go away! Woof: Oh, pity. I thought you did not take anything seriously you would not dare to cry in such a circumstance. I hope this will serve as a lesson to you. I reckon, this might be my last year so I will not meet you again next year. I am old now and food is really scarce during winter so I might not see the year end. You see, even if I am a wolf I want to teach you, human. Do a good thing before I die. When you are a wolf, you take everything seriously. Survival is our game. You are lucky I did not bring my pack along with me or else your whole flock would have been consumed by now. I will take my main course and dessert now and I take it as your way of saying thanks for the lesson you learned from me today. Read More