1. Introduction to the text
This article tells the story of an Indian man named Ricky who lost his memory after a head injury in 1980. 45 years later, he regained his memories after suffering another head injury.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 부상 | busang | injury | He suffered a head injury in a traffic accident. |
| 기억 | gieok | memory | He completely forgot who he was, including his name. |
| 리키 | Ricky | Ricky (a name) | Ricky was a 16-year-old Indian boy at the time of the accident. |
| 라비 초우드리 | Ravi Chaudhary | Ravi Chaudhary (a name) | His new friends gave him the name Ravi Chaudhary. |
| 본능 | bonneu | instinct | Ricky instinctively realized that his memories were real, not a dream. |
| 사연 | saryeon | story, background | Ricky’s story began to be known in his hometown. |
| 마을 | maul | village | Ricky’s hometown village. |
| 또다시 | ttoddasi | again | A few months ago, Ricky suffered another head injury. |
| 꿈 | kkum | dream | Ricky realized his memories were not a dream. |
| 과거 | gwageo | past | Ricky’s story from the past began to be known. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
1980년 당시 16세 소년 리키는 여행 중 큰 교통사고를 당해 머리에 부상을 입었습니다. 이 사고로 리키는 자신의 이름을 비롯해 누구인지 완전히 잊어버리게 되었습니다.
At the time in 1980, 16-year-old Ricky was in an accident while traveling and suffered a head injury. From this accident, Ricky completely forgot who he was, including his own name.
가족들은 리키를 찾지 못했고, 새로운 곳에서 사귄 친구들은 이름을 기억하지 못하는 그에게 라비 초우드리라는 새 이름을 붙여주었습니다.
Ricky’s family could not find him, and his new friends gave him the new name of Ravi Chaudhary since he could not remember his own name.
몇 달 전 리키가 또다시 머리 부상을 입은 뒤, 그의 삶은 다시 한번 바뀌게 되었습니다. 리키는 본능적으로 그것이 꿈이 아닌 기억이라는 것을 깨달았습니다.
A few months ago, after Ricky suffered another head injury, his life changed again. Ricky instinctively realized that his memories were real, not a dream.
이 과정에서 리키의 사연이 과거 그의 고향 마을에 알려지기 시작했습니다. 그리고 마침내 리키는 45년 만에 자신의 정체성을 되찾게 되었습니다.
During this process, Ricky’s story from the past began to be known in his hometown village. Finally, after 45 years, Ricky regained his identity.
리키는 자신의 진짜 이름과 과거의 기억을 되찾았지만, 여전히 가족들과 재회하지 못하고 있습니다. 그는 가족들을 찾기 위해 계속 노력하고 있습니다.
Ricky has regained his real name and past memories, but he still has not reunited with his family. He continues to try to find his family.
리키의 사연은 많은 사람들에게 감동을 주고 있습니다. 그의 경험은 우리에게 기억의 소중함과 인내심의 중요성을 일깨워 줍니다.
Ricky’s story has touched many people. His experience reminds us of the importance of memory and the value of patience.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What happened to Ricky when he was 16 years old?
- How did Ricky get a new name after the accident?
- What made Ricky realize his memories were real, not a dream?
- How long did it take for Ricky to regain his identity?
- What is Ricky still trying to do?
5. Cultural and historical notes
This story reflects the challenges that people in India can face when they lose their memory or identity. It highlights the importance of family and community support, as well as the resilience of the human spirit in overcoming adversity.