III. Analyzing Literature
Directions: Read the story of “Lord Krishna” and answer the questions that follow. Type your
answers in the space provided.

Lord Krishna

The future Lord Krishna was born into dangerous circumstances. His uncle, the
evil King Kamsa, had been told that Krishna's mother would give birth to a son who
would destroy him. So, the king imprisoned his sister and killed her children. But when
Krishna was born, his father spirited him away to be raised by another family.
Though young and gentle, Krishna had great wisdom bestowed upon him by Lord
Vishnu. In those days, Krishna lived in Vrindavan, a holy town in Uttar Pradesh,
northern India. Each year, the people there made offerings to Indra, the fierce ruler of
clouds and rain, hoping to soothe Indra’s temper. Krishna clearly recognized that Indra
was neither generous nor sincere; he was selfish, haughty, and unworthy of respect.
Krishna thought of teaching Indra a lesson so he told the people. “Indra is a bully
we need not serve. Instead, it makes more sense to worship Govardhan, our mountain
that supports us. Let us honor, kind Govardhan, who unselfishly shares her lush forests
and urges the clouds to shower us.” The people agreed with Krishna’s idea.

After Indra had known this, he flew into a mighty rage. “These farmers ignore
me to worship a mountain on the advice of a child? What an insult! I shall severely
punish them!” he thundered. Indra ordered the clouds to send furious winds and driving
rains to Vrindavan. The storm terrified the people who fearfully sought help from
young Krishna.
With supreme calmness, grace, and power, Krishna lifted Govardhan into the
air using only the little finger of his left hand. He steadfastly held the mountain like an
umbrella, protecting Vrindavan for seven stormy days and nights.
With this, Indra acknowledged his error. He ceased the storm and deeply
apologized to Krishna. Thus, this made humans learn not to give in to disaster and
become resilient.

Provide the plot of the story.
Exposition:
16-17
_____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________.
Rising Action:
18-19.
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________.
Climax:
20-21.
_____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________.
Falling Action:
22-23.
_____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________.
Resolution:
24-25.
_____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________.

26-30. What have you learned from the story? What do you think is the theme?

________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________.