An excerpt from the dastan “Rustamxon”
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Retell the excerpt in 6–7 sentences in your own words.
Order: journey – plot – rescue – dragon – Bujul – reconciliation – Rustam refuses.
2
Describe each of four characters (Rustam, Huroyim, Oftoboy, Sultonxon) in one word.
For example: brave, wise, clever, hasty (later repentant).
3
Why are the scheming co-wives punished in the end? Write 3–4 sentences about justice.
Punishment of the wrongdoer is a principle of justice typical of folk dastans.
4
Listen to (or read) an extract from a dastan performed by a baxshi and note your impression in 3 sentences.
Free answer.