The Amazing Jar - Global Audiobook: Once Upon a Time in Korea

Summary

Gapsu, a hardworking young farmer, buys a rocky piece of land from a greedy landowner, where he discovers a magical jar that multiplies whatever is placed inside. After testing it with a hoe and later a coin, Gapsu uses the jar’s wealth to help others, earning the villagers' respect. The greedy landowner demands the jar, and the town magistrate also covets it, leading to chaos when the magistrate’s father is multiplied. Ultimately, Gapsu remains humble and continues his life, becoming a beloved storyteller, sharing the tale of the magical jar with future generations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Gapsu was a hardworking, poor farmer who worked tirelessly on land he rented from a greedy old man.
• 😀 Despite the landowner's greed and unfair demands, Gapsu remained kind and diligent in his work.
• 😀 After years of hard work, Gapsu saved enough money to buy a small patch of land from the old man, though it was rocky and barren.
• 😀 Gapsu discovered a magical jar buried in his field, which could produce an endless supply of hoes when one was taken out.
• 😀 Gapsu tested the jar further by placing a coin inside, only to find it multiplied into many coins overnight.
• 😀 Instead of hoarding the wealth, Gapsu generously shared it with anyone in need, gaining the admiration of the village.
• 😀 The greedy landowner demanded the magical jar back, arguing it was part of the land he sold, but Gapsu refused.
• 😀 Gapsu took the matter to the town magistrate, who, eager for the jar's magic, took possession of it for himself.
• 😀 The magistrate’s father, curious about the jar, fell into it and caused chaos when multiple copies of him appeared.
• 😀 In the end, the magistrate regretted his actions, but it was too late, and the village learned the consequences of greed.
• 😀 Gapsu’s life remained humble, and he continued helping others. He eventually became the village’s storyteller, sharing his tale of the magical jar with future generations.

Q & A

What is Gapsu's background before he finds the magical jar?

Gapsu is a young, poor tenant farmer who works hard from early in the morning until late at night to make a living.

How does Gapsu react to the landowner's demands?

Despite the landowner being greedy and demanding, Gapsu works diligently without complaint, doing everything asked of him.

What is the significance of the land Gapsu buys from the old man?

Gapsu buys a small patch of land from the greedy old man, but it turns out to be a rocky, barren field sold at an unreasonable price.

What unusual event occurs when Gapsu is working in his field?

Gapsu finds a huge jar buried in the ground, which he decides to keep, initially using it as a water pot.

What strange phenomenon happens with the jar?

When Gapsu places his hoe inside the jar, it magically produces another hoe each time he removes one. He later discovers that coins multiply in the jar as well.

How does Gapsu share his newfound wealth?

Gapsu shares his money and food with anyone in need, helping others in his village and earning the admiration of those around him.

How does the landowner react upon hearing about Gapsu's magical jar?

The greedy landowner demands that Gapsu return the jar, claiming that since it came from the field he sold, it belongs to him.

What happens when the dispute over the jar reaches the town magistrate?

The magistrate, more interested in the jar than the fairness of the case, orders it to be taken to his home. His father eventually falls into the jar, and the magical phenomenon causes multiple copies of him to appear.

What lesson does the magistrate learn from the incident with the jar?

The magistrate regrets his greed and desire for the jar, as his father’s multiple copies cause chaos, highlighting the dangers of coveting others' possessions.

How does Gapsu's life progress after finding the jar?

Despite the magical jar’s powers, Gapsu continues to work hard, help his neighbors, and live a modest life. He eventually marries, buys more land, and becomes the village storyteller.