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“The Monkey and the Crocodile” is a classic fable that revolves around a clever Monkey and a gullible Crocodile. The Monkey, craving bananas on the other side of the river, strikes a deal with the Crocodile to ferry him across. However, the Monkey’s true motive is revealed when the Crocodile decides to take him back home for his ailing wife, who has been prescribed a monkey’s brain as a cure. In a quick and cunning move, the Monkey tricks the Crocodile into returning to the starting point, claiming he left his brain hanging on a tree. The story humorously illustrates the triumph of wit over strength, with a moral emphasizing the power of cleverness in overcoming challenges.

THE CUNNING MONKEY AND THE GULLIBLE CROCODILE

In a vibrant and picturesque world, by the banks of a winding river, our story unfolds. It’s a tale of cunning and wits, where the playful Monkey and the wise Frog meet the enigmatic Crocodile. As they embark on a journey filled with laughter, trickery, and lessons learned, you’ll witness the power of quick thinking and the folly of underestimating others. Let the curtain rise on “The Cunning Monkey and the Gullible Crocodile.”

CHARACTERS:

MONKEY

FROG

CROCODILE

SCRIPT:

Scene: A picturesque riverbank with the Crocodile napping.

(The Monkey, the Frog, and the Crocodile are by the river. The Crocodile is fast asleep.)

MONKEY: (with a growling stomach) Oh, I’m famished, and a craving for bananas is taking over me.

FROG: (matter-of-factly) If you’re yearning for bananas, you’ll need to make your way to the other side of the river.

MONKEY: (curious) Why’s that?

FROG: (gesturing around) Take a look, my friend. There isn’t a banana in sight here.

MONKEY: (confused) But how do I cross the river?

FROG: (grinning) It’s a piece of cake; just ask our slumbering friend, the Crocodile.

(The Crocodile wakes up)

CROCODILE: (bemused) Who uttered my name?

FROG: (encouraging the Monkey) Go on, don’t be shy, tell him.

CROCODILE: (expectantly) What’s the matter?

MONKEY: (with a bit of hesitation) Well, Mr. Crocodile, you see, I’m feeling ravenous and all I desire is some delicious bananas.

CROCODILE: (indifferently) So?

MONKEY: (pleading) Could you perhaps give me a ride to the other side of the river?

CROCODILE: (grumbling) What? You’re aware that I’m perpetually drowsy. Seek someone else to transport you.

MONKEY: (begging) Please, Mr. Crocodile, please! I’m no swimmer, and I’m utterly clueless about staying afloat.

CROCODILE: (relenting) Well, when you put it that way, it doesn’t sound like a terrible idea. Hop on my back.

(The Monkey clambers onto the Crocodile’s back, and the Crocodile begins the journey across the river.)

MONKEY: (grateful) Thank you so much! Just wait here; I won’t be long. I’ll dash in and snatch the bananas.

CROCODILE: (patient) Take your time.

(The Monkey enjoys some bananas, then returns with one in hand.)

MONKEY: (eager) All set! Now, kindly take me back to the other side of the river. (The Crocodile starts heading in the opposite direction) Wait, Mr. Crocodile! Where are we going? This isn’t the way to my home.

CROCODILE: (firmly) No, but it’s the way to my abode. You see, my wife is ill, and the doctor prescribed a monkey’s brain as a remedy.

MONKEY: (desperate) Oh, Mr. Crocodile, why didn’t you tell me earlier? I forgot my brain on the other side of the river. Let’s hurry and retrieve it before your wife’s condition worsens.

CROCODILE: (convinced) Very well, let’s turn back.

(The Crocodile retraces its steps and reaches the other side of the river.)

MONKEY: (pointing excitedly) Look! Can you see it?

CROCODILE: (bewildered) See what?

MONKEY: (playfully) My brain! I left it hanging on that tree.

CROCODILE: (impatient) Hurry up, retrieve it!

MONKEY: (deviously) Sure, wait right here. (He dismounts from the Crocodile’s back and dashes off, shouting) The day I’m brainless, I won’t be able to outsmart you.

CROCODILE: (realizing the deception) You tricked me! Come back, come back!

MONKEY: (mocking) Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.

And so, our tale concludes with the Monkey’s laughter echoing through the land. The cunning primate had outwitted the Crocodile, teaching us that even the most formidable adversaries can be bested through cleverness and resourcefulness. The moral of our story is clear: intelligence and quick thinking can prove mightier than raw power. So, remember, it’s not always the biggest or strongest who triumph, but those who use their wits to overcome the challenges life presents.

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AUTHOR: INDIAN FOLKTALE

ADAPTED BY: K I D S I N C O

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