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Might is Right Completing Story for Class 6, 7, 8, SSC, HSC
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A completing story beginning with "Might is Right" is one of those exam favourites that shows up again and again in our school examinations. The reason is simple. It carries a big idea in a small package, and examiners love to see how a student can turn a short beginning into a full story with a clear moral.
The proverb "Might is Right" is old and famous all over the world. It means that in this world, power often wins over justice. The strong can do whatever they like, and the weak have no way to resist. A strong man may take away the rights of a weak man, and nobody can stop him. That is the bitter truth behind this proverb.
For students, this story is important for three reasons. First, it is a common completing story topic in class 6, 7, 8 and in the JSC-style exams. Second, it appears regularly as a completing story question in SSC and HSC English second paper. Third, the vocabulary of the story is rich and powerful — words like oppress, tyrant, mercy and prevail — and learning them here helps in paragraph and composition writing too.
Given Beginning (The Classic Exam Beginning)
Almost every question paper uses the same beginning. Here is the most common one:
Once there lived a cruel lion in a deep forest. He was very powerful and killed the weak animals at will. The poor animals lived in great fear. One day……
Some question papers use a slightly different beginning with the same idea:
In a deep forest there lived a mighty lion. He was the king of the jungle and all the animals were afraid of him. The weak animals suffered much at his hands. Once……
You can complete the story from either beginning. The main characters and the message stay the same.
The Full Completed Story (Exam Standard)
Once there lived a cruel lion in a deep forest. He was very powerful and killed the weak animals at will. The poor animals lived in great fear. One day they all gathered under a big banyan tree to find a way out of their misery.
"We cannot live like this any longer," said an old deer. "The lion kills one of us every day. If this continues, we shall all die."
The other animals agreed with the old deer. At last they decided to send a delegation to the lion. The lion was taking his afternoon rest when the animals came to him with folded hands.
"O king of the jungle," said the wise old fox who spoke for all, "we have come to you with a humble request. You kill many of us every day for your food. But you eat only one at a time. The rest of the dead bodies are wasted. So we have made a plan. We shall send you one animal every day. You will not have to hunt anymore."
The lion listened to the plan and liked it. "It is a good plan," he said. "But remember, if the animal does not come on any day, I shall kill all of you."
From that day, one animal went to the lion's den every morning. The lion ate it and the others lived in peace for some time. But their peace was full of sorrow, because every sunrise meant a farewell to one friend.
One day it was the turn of a young rabbit. He was small but clever. He did not go to the lion in the morning. He waited till the afternoon. The lion grew very angry.
"Why are you so late?" roared the lion when the rabbit finally arrived. "Do you know I can kill you at once?"
The rabbit bowed his head and said in a trembling voice, "O mighty king, forgive me. I started early in the morning. But on the way another lion stopped me. He said that he was the real king of this forest. He wanted to eat me, but I told him that I was coming to you. He laughed and said that he would kill you."
Hearing this, the lion's eyes turned red with rage. "Take me to that lion at once!" he shouted. "I will tear him to pieces."
The rabbit led the lion to a deep old well in the middle of the forest. "O king," said the rabbit, "the other lion is hiding inside this well."
The lion looked into the well. He saw his own reflection in the water below. He thought it was the other lion. He roared with anger, and the echo of his own roar came back from the well. This made him madder. He jumped into the well to fight the enemy, and he was drowned in the deep water.
The animals of the forest were overjoyed. They danced and sang. They thanked the clever little rabbit. From that day the forest became a peaceful place again.
Moral: Might is right.
The Moral of the Story
Might is right — power prevails; the strong rule the weak.
This moral needs a little explanation to be understood fully. The proverb describes the world as it often is, not as it should be. It tells us that when a person or a nation has power, it can bend rules, silence the weak, and get its own way. The lion in our story ruled the forest not because he was just, but because he was strong. The weak animals could not resist him. This is the bitter meaning of "might is right".
But students should notice something important. The story does not end with the lion winning forever. It ends with the clever rabbit defeating the mighty lion with his brain. So there is a deeper lesson hidden inside: brute force may rule for a time, but intelligence and unity can defeat it. While the proverb describes reality, we should always value justice and stand beside the weak. That is what makes us truly human.
Difficult Word Meanings with Bengali (বাংলা অর্থসহ)
English Word | Bengali Meaning |
Might | শক্তি, ক্ষমতা |
Right | ন্যায্য, সঠিক |
Cruel | নিষ্ঠুর, নির্দয় |
Oppress | অত্যাচার করা, নিপীড়ন করা |
Prevail | প্রাধান্য পাওয়া, জয়ী হওয়া |
Tyrant | অত্যাচারী শাসক |
Mercy | দয়া, করুণা |
Helpless | অসহায় |
At will | ইচ্ছামতো |
Misery | দুর্দশা, কষ্ট |
Delegation | প্রতিনিধিদল |
Humble | বিনীত, নম্র |
Roar | গর্জন করা |
Rage | ক্রোধ, রাগ |
Reflection | প্রতিবিম্ব |
Drowned | ডুবে মারা যাওয়া |
Overjoyed | অত্যন্ত আনন্দিত |
Farewell | বিদায় |
Trembling | কাঁপতে থাকা |
Unity | ঐক্য |
Shorter Version for Junior Classes (Class 6–7)
Here is a shorter and simpler version of the story for class 6 and class 7 students. The sentences are short and easy.
Once there lived a cruel lion in a deep forest. He was very strong. He killed the weak animals at will. All the animals were afraid of him.
One day the animals went to the lion. They said, "O king, we shall send you one animal every day. Please do not kill us all." The lion agreed.
One day it was the turn of a clever rabbit. He went to the lion late in the afternoon. The lion became angry. The rabbit said, "Forgive me, O king. Another lion stopped me on the way. He says he is the real king."
The lion was furious. "Take me to him!" he roared. The rabbit took him to a deep well. The lion saw his own reflection in the water. He thought it was the other lion. He jumped into the well and was drowned.
The animals were very happy. They thanked the rabbit.
Moral: Might is right — but wisdom is greater than might.
Completing Story Writing Tips
A completing story question gives you the beginning, and you must finish it yourself. These tips will help you write a high-scoring story in the examination hall.
1. Read the beginning twice. Before writing a single word, read the given beginning carefully. Understand who the characters are and what the mood is. In "Might is Right", the mood is fear and injustice, and the main character is the cruel lion.
2. Keep the tense consistent. Stories are told in the past tense. Use was, said, went, came, killed throughout. Do not mix present tense into the middle of the story. Examiners cut marks for tense mistakes.
3. Introduce a problem and a turning point. Every good completing story has a problem (the lion's cruelty) and a turning point (the clever rabbit's plan). Without a turning point, your story will feel flat and boring.
4. Use dialogue to make it lively. Short dialogues between characters make the story interesting and add natural length. Keep each speech simple: "Why are you so late?" roared the lion. Two or three dialogues are enough.
5. End with the moral clearly. The last line of a completing story should state the moral. Write it as a separate line, like Moral: Might is right. A story without a clear moral loses marks.
6. Keep the length in control. For SSC and HSC, a completing story of about 250 to 350 words is ideal. Too short looks thin; too long wastes your time. Junior classes can aim for 120 to 150 words.
7. Use the new words you learned. The word-meaning table above is your treasure. Using words like oppress, tyrant, prevail and mercy in your own story will impress the examiner and raise your score.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Might is Right" completing story for Class 6?
For class 6, students should learn the shorter version of the story given above. It is about 130 words, uses simple sentences, and ends with the moral. The main points are: a cruel lion, the animals' fear, the clever rabbit, the deep well, and the lion's death. Memorize the moral line exactly: "Might is right."
How do I write the "Might is Right" completing story for Class 7 and Class 8?
Class 7 and 8 students should write the medium version — the full story but with slightly simpler language than the exam-standard one. Include at least two dialogues, keep all verbs in the past tense, and finish with the moral in a separate line. Practise writing it within 25 minutes, because that is the time you will get in the exam hall.
What should the "Might is Right" completing story include for SSC?
For SSC English second paper, the completing story carries good marks, so write the full exam-standard version. Include the delegation scene, the rabbit's clever trick with the well, and a clear moral at the end. Use at least four or five difficult words from the table above. Keep the story between 250 and 350 words and check your spelling and tense before submitting.
Is "Might is Right" a common completing story for HSC?
Yes, it is. In HSC, examiners expect a more mature treatment. You can add a short reflective line after the moral, explaining that while power often wins in the real world, intelligence and unity can defeat brute force. This shows depth of thought and earns extra credit. The story structure stays the same as the SSC version.
What is the moral of the "Might is Right" story?
The moral is: Might is right — power prevails; the strong rule the weak. It means that in this world, the powerful often get their way and the weak suffer. However, our story adds a deeper lesson: the mighty lion is finally defeated by the clever rabbit, which teaches us that wisdom can overcome brute force, and that we should value justice and protect the weak.
Can you give a short version of the "Might is Right" story?
Yes. A cruel lion ruled a forest and killed weak animals at will. The animals agreed to send him one animal daily. A clever rabbit went late and told the lion that another lion claimed to be king. The angry lion followed the rabbit to a deep well, saw his own reflection, jumped in to fight, and drowned. Moral: Might is right.
Which words should I memorize for this completing story?
Memorize these key words with their Bengali meanings: might (শক্তি), cruel (নিষ্ঠুর), oppress (অত্যাচার করা), prevail (জয়ী হওয়া), tyrant (অত্যাচারী শাসক), mercy (দয়া), helpless (অসহায়), and reflection (প্রতিবিম্ব). Using them correctly in your story will make your writing richer and help you in paragraphs and compositions too.
How is "Might is Right" different from "Unity is Strength"?
Both stories are about a powerful enemy and weak victims, but their messages are opposite in spirit. "Might is Right" describes the harsh reality that power wins over justice. "Unity is Strength" gives the hopeful message that the weak can win if they stand together. Interestingly, our rabbit defeats the lion by uniting the animals' plan with his own cleverness — so the two morals can support each other in your understanding.
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