Learn English Through Story For 0 Level | Rich Dad Poor Dad
Summary
TLDRIn a small village, Adam receives a letter from his son Saul with a money order for 100 pounds. Excited, he travels to the city of Darpour to cash it in, only to face bureaucratic hurdles. He's told he needs an identity card to claim the money. After a series of misadventures, including a failed attempt to get a photo for his ID and a confrontation with a photographer, Adam seeks help from a local official, Mr. Sheth. Despite the money order being worthless and outdated, Mr. Sheth's kindness provides a small reprieve, giving Adam 10 pounds. The story poignantly captures the struggle of a rural man against urban bureaucracy and the kindness amidst disappointment.
Takeaways
- 📬 The story revolves around a letter Adam receives from his son Saul, which sparks a series of events.
- 👴 Adam, an elderly man from a small village, is unable to read or write due to the lack of educational facilities in his past.
- 💼 Saul, Adam's son, is working abroad and sends a money order to support his family back home.
- 🏫 Adam seeks the help of a school teacher to read the letter and understand the contents of the money order.
- 🏦 Adam's journey to the city of Darpour is marked by a series of challenges, including navigating bureaucracy and unfamiliar systems.
- 🆔 Adam faces the requirement of an identity card to cash the money order, a document he does not possess.
- 📸 In his quest for an identity card, Adam encounters the photographer who takes his pictures but fails to provide the promised photographs in a timely manner.
- 💰 Adam's experience with the photographer ends in a physical altercation due to the latter's refusal to provide the photographs or a refund.
- 👮♂️ Adam's altercation leads to a visit to the police station, where he is dismissed without resolution.
- 💼 With the help of the school teacher, Adam seeks assistance from a powerful individual, Mr. Sheth, to resolve the issue with the money order.
- 📉 Despite Mr. Sheth's initial promise of help, Adam ultimately receives only a fraction of the money order's value, highlighting the disparity between expectation and reality.
Q & A
Who brought the letter to Adam?
-A postman brought the letter to Adam.
What was the content of the letter from Saul?
-The letter contained a money order for 100 pounds.
Why couldn't Adam immediately cash the money order?
-Adam couldn't cash the money order because he did not have an identity card.
What was the requirement for obtaining an identity card according to the ministry official?
-The requirement for obtaining an identity card was to fill in an application form, bring three photographs, and pay two pounds.
Why did Adam have to return to the photographer's house?
-Adam had to return to the photographer's house to collect his photographs for the identity card application.
What was the outcome of Adam's encounter with the photographer when he returned for his photographs?
-The photographer denied having taken Adam's photographs and demanded a receipt, which Adam did not have, leading to a physical altercation.
How did the villagers react to Adam's story of his experience in Darpour?
-The villagers were angry, and Martha was unhappy because they couldn't access the money that Saul had sent.
What was the school teacher's role in helping Adam?
-The school teacher provided Adam with a letter to Mr. Sheth, an important man in Darpour, hoping he could help with the money order issue.
What was the final outcome when Adam met with Mr. Sheth regarding the money order?
-Mr. Sheth informed Adam that the money order was worthless and out of date, but he gave Adam 10 pounds out of charity.
How did Adam feel after his final interaction with Mr. Sheth?
-Adam felt old and poor again, as the money order for 100 pounds from his son had turned out to be worthless, and he only received 10 pounds from Mr. Sheth.
Outlines
📬 A Letter from Son Saul
In this paragraph, the protagonist, Adam, receives a letter from his son Saul delivered by a postman. Excited and curious, Adam and his wife Martha seek the help of a school teacher to read the letter, as they are illiterate. The letter contains a money order for 100 pounds, which surprises and delights the couple. The village gathers to hear the news, and Adam plans to use the money to improve his farm and host a party in Darpour. However, to claim the money, Adam must travel to Darpour, a journey that marks the beginning of his challenges.
🛂 The Identity Card Dilemma
Adam's journey to Darpour continues as he attempts to cash the money order at the post office. He encounters a bureaucratic obstacle when the official demands an identity card, which Adam does not possess. The official refuses to cash the money order without it, leaving Adam frustrated. He is directed to the Ministry of the Interior to obtain an identity card but is told to return the next day. Adam's day ends with a visit to a photographer to get the necessary photos for his identity card, but he is told to come back the following day for the pictures.
📸 The Photographer's Delay
Adam returns to his village empty-handed and recounts his frustrating experience to Martha and the villagers. The next day, he goes back to Darpour to retrieve his photographs from the photographer. However, he finds the photographer absent and is told by the photographer's wife that there are no photographs ready. After a long wait, the photographer returns, inebriated and uncooperative. Adam, in his desperation, confronts the photographer, leading to a physical altercation. The situation escalates, and Adam is taken to the police station, where he is dismissed without resolution.
💼 Mr. Sheth's Assistance
Back in his village, Adam shares his story with the community, causing outrage and concern. The school teacher offers help by providing a letter to Mr. Sheth, a prominent figure in Darpour. Adam travels to Darpour once more, hoping for Mr. Sheth's intervention. After some waiting, he is granted an audience with Mr. Sheth, who reviews the money order and informs Adam that it is worthless due to being outdated and incorrect for their country. Despite this, Mr. Sheth offers to help Adam by providing him with some money, which turns out to be only 10 pounds, a far cry from the 100 pounds Adam had hoped for.
💔 The Bitter Reality
In the final paragraph, Adam is left feeling old and poor again after receiving only 10 pounds from Mr. Sheth, despite the initial promise of 100 pounds from his son Saul. The stark contrast between expectation and reality is highlighted as Adam reflects on his son's efforts and the ultimate disappointment. The paragraph concludes with a somber tone, emphasizing the hardships and injustices faced by Adam throughout his ordeal.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Postman
💡Letter
💡Money Order
💡Identity Card
💡Photographer
💡Ministry of the Interior
💡Darpour
💡Village
💡Farm
💡School Teacher
💡Mr. Sheth
Highlights
A postman delivers a letter to Adam from his son Saul, sparking excitement and worry.
Adam and his wife Martha are illiterate and seek the school teacher to read the letter.
The letter contains a money order for 100 pounds, a significant sum for Adam.
Adam's community gathers to hear the contents of the letter, showing the importance of the news.
Adam learns he must travel to Darpour to cash the money order at the post office.
Adam's journey to Darpour is marked by a long walk and a bus ride, reflecting the rural-urban divide.
At the post office, Adam faces bureaucracy and is asked for an identity card he doesn't have.
Adam's lack of an identity card prevents him from cashing the money order, highlighting systemic barriers.
Adam's frustration grows as he navigates the complexities of obtaining an identity card.
The cost and time required for photographs for the identity card add to Adam's challenges.
Adam's encounter with the photographer and the subsequent dispute over payment and photographs.
Adam's physical altercation with the photographer escalates the situation and involves the police.
Despite the police's intervention, Adam is unable to resolve the issue with the photographer.
Adam returns to his village empty-handed, reflecting on the failed attempt to cash the money order.
The school teacher offers assistance by writing a letter to a contact who might help Adam.
Adam's third trip to Darpour with the letter of introduction to Mr. Sheth, an influential figure.
Mr. Sheth informs Adam that the money order is worthless and outdated, shattering his hopes.
Despite the bad news, Mr. Sheth's generosity offers Adam a small sum, a stark contrast to the original amount.
Adam's final reflections on his son's efforts and his own struggles, ending the story on a poignant note.
Transcripts
a letter for Adam
one day a postman came to my Village
the postman brought me a letter from my
son Saul
is your name Adam the postman asked yes
I said
I've got a letter for you
the postman read the envelope
Adam of the village of minta
a letter for me
who is it from I asked
the postman looked at the envelope again
from Saul he said
he gave me the letter and walked away
Martha
Martha I called to my wife come here we
have a letter from our son's soul
Martha came out and looked at the letter
she was excited but she was also worried
a letter from Saul she said is he alive
and well
I'm going to find the school teacher he
can read the letter
there was no school 50 years ago
so I cannot read or write
I live in a small village
the only work is farming
my only son Saul left the village two
years ago and my three daughters are
married
Saul is making a lot of money in a
foreign country
Martha and the school teacher came back
a lot of other people came everyone
wanted to hear my letter
the school teacher and the envelope and
read the letter
100 pounds
I said to the school teacher
you're wrong it's a mistake
no the school teacher said I'm not wrong
it's not a mistake here is the money
and he gave me a piece of paper
what is this I asked a money order the
school teacher said go to darpour
take this money order to the post office
in tarpur
the money order is worth 100 pounds
the post office official will give you
the money
100 pounds I said again
everyone laughed and said Adam you are a
rich man you can buy many things for
your farm and for your house
and I can buy some good food and drink
in darpour I am going to give a party
for you all
I told my friends
Martha said
Saul is a good son that evening the
Village People talked about the money
order and my money
Martha and I also talked about the money
we needed many things for the farm
Adam goes to darpoor
the next morning I got up very early
it was dark and everyone was asleep
but I was going to darpoor
I washed and dressed carefully
I put on my best clothes and I carried
my best stick
I put the money order carefully in my
and I said goodbye to Martha
I walked 10 miles to the main road
I sat down at the main road
and ate my breakfast
I waited for the bus
I waited for two hours
then the bus came and I got up
it is a long way to darpoor the bus
takes three hours
I arrived in darpour and walked to the
post office immediately
I do not often go to Dart pool I only
know the market and one shop this is the
shop of Rick
I buy things for my farm from Rick
there were a lot of people in the post
office
I asked about money orders
a man showed me the cue
there was a long line of people and I
waited at the back
finally it was my turn I was at the
front of the queue
but the official did not serve me
excuse me I said it's my turn I'm next
you are next old man I'm very busy the
official said look at my papers look at
all these people I am very busy and you
must wait
so I waited
finally the official looked at me
what do you want he asked
I gave him my money order this is my
money order for 100 pounds I replied
the official held out his hand
identity card he said
excuse me
I don't understand I replied
your identity card the official said
again give me your identity card
what is an identity card I asked I can't
give you any money for this money order
first I must see your identity card your
identity card gives your name and your
address your identity card describes you
there is a photograph of you in your
identity card I don't know you who are
you
the official was a little angry
but I was also angry
who am I I said everyone knows me I am
Adam of the village of minta I haven't
got an identity card and I don't need an
identity card
old man I'm very busy and you're very
stupid the official said who are you
where is minta
give me my money give me my 100 pounds I
said
the official looked angry and said show
me your identity card I don't know you
the official gave back my money order
and he turned away
where can I buy an identity card I asked
the official
he did not speak to me he did not answer
go to the ministry of the Interior a man
said he was standing in the queue
and he told me the way an identity card
I walked to the ministry of the interior
I waited in another queue
I spoke to another official
I asked for an identity card
fill in this application form the
official said and bring the form and
three photographs of yourself and two
pounds come back tomorrow
I said can I have an identity card today
please I live in minta I live five hours
Journey from Dart pool I'm an old man
yes come back tomorrow
and the official turned away
I walked away from the ministry of the
interior I walk to the market
at the market I looked at everyone
I was looking for a man from my Village
but I could not find a villager
so then I walked to the shop of Rick
I spoke to Rick
I want an identity card I told him but I
need three photographs of myself
I see you need some photographs
and he showed me the way to a
photographer
found the house the photographer was
asleep but he came to me quickly
the man's clothes were dirty and he
looked tired
I need an identity card I said I want
three photographs of myself
yes you want three photographs of
yourself the photographer replied and I
take very good photographs come and see
my camera
we walked into his room
in the middle of the room was a large
camera
this is the best camera in darpour this
camera is very very good the
photographer said proudly
I've never seen a camera I said I don't
know about cameras hurry up and take a
photograph of me
please do not hurry me old man the
photographer said I am an artist
and he gave me a mirror and a comb
I don't want a mirror I don't want a
comb please take my photograph
I'm going to Mentor this afternoon and
I'm in a hurry I said yes he said but
first the price this is the best camera
in darpour and I'm the best photographer
three photographs will cost you two
pounds fifty
two pounds fifty and I laughed
two pounds fifty and pay me now please
the photographer answered
I did not know the price of photographs
what could I do
then the photographer said
you're an old man for you the price is
two pounds
so I gave him the money and he took the
photographs
come back tomorrow morning he said I
want my three photographs now
immediately I said don't be stupid the
photographer said photographs take 24
Hours come back tomorrow
what could I do so I said yes tomorrow
morning
good said the photographer now go I have
a lot of work I'm very busy
I went back to the bus station
I sat on the bus for three hours
I walked 10 miles back to my Village
it was night time and I was very tired
Martha and my friends were waiting for
me
where is the money Marta asked
I have no money I cannot change the
money order first I must have an
identity card
and I told Martha everything
tomorrow I'm going to dartboard again I
said
then I did not talk again
I was very tired and it was late at
night
I lay on my bed
and I slept
no photographs
I woke up late the next morning the sun
was already high
I did not walk to the main road and
catch a bus all the buses go to darpoor
early in the morning
so I stayed at home on Wednesday I was
still very tired
I rested and talked to the villagers
about the money order
I told them about the identity card and
the photographer
the cool teacher said yes the official
is correct in a post office you always
show your identity card
the school teacher filled in my
application form for an identity card
on Thursday I traveled to darpour again
I walked to the main road and I caught a
bus
indarpur I walked to the house of the
photographer
I knocked on the door of the house
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no one came to the door
I knocked again loudly with my stick
a woman opened the door
who are you what do you want she asked
can I have my photographs please I said
your photographs I have no photographs
the woman replied
I came here on Tuesday where is the
photographer I asked he's out he's not
here
and the woman closed the door
I shouted at her I'm waiting here for
him
after a long time the photographer came
back
he looked tired and he smelted beer
give me my photographs I said I have
waited a long time for you
the photographer looked at me and said
I don't know you old man what
photographs are you talking about my
three photographs from my identity card
I paid you two pounds for them on
Tuesday give me my photographs
immediately on my money
your photographs your money what are you
talking about the photographer said show
me the paper show me the receipt for
your money
my receipt I asked yes where is your
receipt the photographer asked
you didn't give me a receipt I shouted
give me my photographs or my money
immediately
and I hit the photographer hard with my
stick
I am old but I am still strong
the photographer fell on the ground he
shouted help help this old man is
killing me
and I hit him hard again
lots of people ran out of their houses
I hit the photographer again and two men
held me I could not get away from the
two men
the photographer was very angry and I
was very angry lots of people were
shouting
then a policeman came
the photographer shouted to the
policeman this old man hit me three
times with his stick he's a thief and a
murderer he wants my money
the policeman held my arm and said
come with me to the police station
I did not say anything
we walked to the police station
at the police station the policeman
asked me
did you hit that man three times
yes I said he didn't give me my
photographs
show me your identity card said the
policeman
I am Adam of Minto Village I replied and
I haven't got an identity card
old man said the policeman
go back to your village don't come here
and fight keep out of darpoor
and he pushed me into the street
I went back to my Village
I was tired and angry
Adam changes his money order
next day I told my story to all the
villagers
the villagers were angry
Martha was very unhappy
she said Saul is working very hard he is
sending money and we can't have the
money what are we going to do
I did not know
then in the evening the school teacher
came to my house again
Adam
perhaps I can help you the school
teacher said here is a letter to Mr
sheath
Mr sheath I said who is he
he's an important man and darpoor and
he's a friend of my wife's cousin
replied the school teacher this letter
is to Mr sheth the letter is about your
money order
perhaps he can help you
I took the letter and thanked the school
teacher so I traveled to darpour again
on Saturday for the third time
after a long time I found Mr cheth's
House
the door was opened by a tall man
can I see Mr sheth I asked and who Are
You The Tall Man asked I have a letter
for Mr sheth I replied
I see can I have the letter please
and the tall man held out his hand
the letter is here I said and I took the
letter out of my pocket but I must see
Mr sheth many people want to see Mr
sheth The Tall Man told me he is a very
busy man and a very important man Mr
sheth is not here at the moment but give
me your letter and Mr sheth will read it
later
I gave The Tall Man the letter
then I waited
later a large black car came
and the man went into the house
a long time later The Tall Man opened
the door again
come in now please and follow me he said
I followed the tall man
we went into a large room with fine
carpets and big chairs
another man was in the room
he was drinking
this is Mr sheth he said The Tall Man
I am Adam of minta Village I replied
yes I know said Mr sheth
thank you for the letter
I hope I can help you I like to help
people
please sit down
Mr sheth smiled
his clothes were new and smart
thank you I said
can I see the money order please Mr
sheath asked
I took the money order out of my pocket
by now the money order was dirty and
looked very old
I gave it to Mr sheath
this money order is for 100 pounds I
said my son sent it from a foreign
country
Mr sheath unfolded the money order and
looked at it
you can't change this money order he
said this money order is not worth 100
pounds
but this money order is worth nothing
worth nothing
worthless
I asked
then Mr sheth looked at the money order
again yes worthless
your son does not understand about money
orders
this money order is not correct for our
country Mr sheth said
then he looked at the money order again
and said
and this money order is also old
it is out of date
I said nothing
Mr sheth gave me the money order back
then Mr sheth smiled and said
I am very sorry you are an old man you
came a long way from your village what
can I give you to eat and drink
I was not hungry
but Mr sheth went out of the room
then he brought me some coffee and some
cakes
I drank my coffee
old man said Mr sheath I like to help
people
I am a rich man
give me your money order
I gave my money order to Mr sheth
yes this money order is worthless he
said again
but I am going to help you
I am going to change this money order
for you I am going to give you some
money
Mr sheth went out of the room
I felt very happy again
after a few minutes The Tall Man came
into the room
he gave me an envelope
this is from Mr sheath you can go now
the tall man said
I went out of the house
I walked along the road to the bus
station
I opened the envelope and I took out my
money
I counted the money
it was 10 pounds
I thought about my only son's soul
my son's Soul had sent me a money order
for 100 pounds
Mr Chef had given me 10 pounds
I felt old
and I felt poor again
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