Iron And Gold | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales
Summary
TLDRIn this narrative, two friends, Iron and Gold, set out to find their destinies, agreeing to reunite after ten years. John, representing Iron, becomes a skilled blacksmith, while Patrick, symbolizing Gold, rises to nobility. Their reunion reveals contrasting lifestyles, with John's simple life filled with hard work and community importance, and Patrick's luxurious yet stressful existence as a noble burdened by responsibilities. The story reflects on the value of work, the importance of one's role in society, and the true meaning of success.
Takeaways
- 😀 Two friends, Iron and Gold, set out to find their fortune and make a pact to meet after 10 years to compare their achievements.
- 🏞️ After 10 years, they reunite with Iron becoming a successful blacksmith and Gold becoming a wealthy nobleman, Sir Patrick Sullivan.
- 🤝 Iron and Gold's friendship remains strong despite their different paths and social statuses.
- 🏰 Gold lives a luxurious life as a nobleman with a mansion, servants, and a private brook, but it comes with significant responsibilities.
- 🔧 Iron leads a humble life as a blacksmith, valued for his craftsmanship and contribution to the community.
- 🍲 Iron and Gold share a meal, highlighting the contrast between the simple pleasures of Iron's life and the extravagant feasts of Gold's.
- 👔 Gold's wealth allows him access to the finest clothes and materials, but Iron values the practicality of his work over luxury.
- 🏊♂️ Gold's private brook represents his wealth and status, yet Iron finds joy in the simple act of swimming and resting.
- 👑 Gold's responsibilities include important trade agreements and meetings with the king, indicating his influence in the kingdom.
- 🔨 Iron's craftsmanship is highly regarded, and he is suggested to work for the king to provide tools and weapons for the army.
- 💎 The story emphasizes that importance is not determined by wealth or status, but by the dedication and excellence in one's work.
Q & A
What is the agreement between Iron and Gold in the beginning of the script?
-Iron and Gold, two friends, agree to leave home and explore the world, with a promise to meet again at the same spot in 10 years to see what they have achieved.
What is John's profession after 10 years?
-John becomes the chief treasurer of the Kingdom and a member of the king's court, indicating he has achieved a high status and wealth.
What does Patrick become after 10 years?
-Patrick becomes a blacksmith who has found his passion in working with fire and metal.
Why does John invite Patrick to his place for a few days?
-John invites Patrick to experience the life he leads as a nobleman and to compare their respective lifestyles.
What is the significance of the Brook in Patrick's mansion?
-The Brook in Patrick's mansion is a symbol of his wealth and the effort to recreate a piece of nature from their village, showing his connection to his roots despite his luxurious lifestyle.
What is the main challenge John faces in his life as a nobleman?
-John's main challenge is the overwhelming responsibilities that come with his status, which leave him little time to enjoy the luxuries his wealth provides.
What does Patrick bring to John's palace as a gift?
-Patrick brings a piece of iron art, which he believes will fit well in John's office despite the gold and crystal decor.
What is the significance of the broken hammer in the script?
-The broken hammer symbolizes the hard work and dedication of Patrick as a blacksmith, and it also serves as a reminder of their humble beginnings and the importance of their friendship.
What does John learn about Patrick's life after visiting his home?
-John learns that despite the wealth and status, Patrick's life is filled with hard work and responsibilities, and that he values his craftsmanship and the community he serves.
What is the proposal made to John regarding working for the king?
-The proposal is for John to use his blacksmithing skills to make items for the army, such as daggers, swords, and horseshoes, which would allow him to earn more money and continue helping the people in the surrounding villages.
What is the moral lesson conveyed by John at the end of the script?
-The moral lesson is that importance is not determined by money or status, but by how well one does their job and contributes to the community.
Outlines
😀 Friends' Ambitions and Reunion
The script opens with two friends, Iron and Gold, setting out to make their mark in the world. They agree to meet after ten years to compare their achievements. The reunion happens with John, now a chief treasurer, and Patrick, who has become Sir Patrick Sullivan, a nobleman. John's success is evident through his entourage, while Patrick's is shown by his title and wealth. They reminisce about their past and plan to visit each other's lives to understand their respective journeys.
🏰 Contrasting Lifestyles of Nobility and Craftsmanship
In the second paragraph, John experiences the luxurious lifestyle of Patrick, who is overwhelmed by responsibilities despite his wealth. Patrick's mansion is filled with opulence, including a private brook and exotic foods. John is introduced to the high-stakes world of trade delegations and the pressure of royal duties. Meanwhile, John's simple life as a blacksmith is contrasted with Patrick's, highlighting the different paths they have chosen and the value they find in their work.
🔨 The Blacksmith's Life and Community Impact
The third paragraph delves into John's life as a blacksmith, showing his importance to the community. John's work is essential for the village's daily activities, and he is recognized for his craftsmanship. Despite the offer to work for the king, which would provide more wealth, John values his connection to the people and the work itself over material gain. The paragraph emphasizes the significance of craftsmanship and the impact of a skilled tradesman on society.
🤝 The Value of Work and Mutual Respect
In the final paragraph, the theme of the value of work is reinforced. John and Henry discuss the importance of doing one's best, regardless of the profession. John's work is appreciated by the general, and he is seen as an essential craftsman for the kingdom. The paragraph concludes with a reflection on the true meaning of importance, which is not about status or wealth but about the dedication and excellence in one's work.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Friendship
💡Ambition
💡Success
💡Blacksmith
💡Wealth
💡Responsibility
💡Luxury
💡Craftsmanship
💡Community
💡Importance
💡Trade Delegation
Highlights
Two friends, Iron and Gold, embark on a journey to find their way in the world and make a name for themselves.
They make a pact to meet at the same spot in 10 years to see what they have achieved.
John becomes the chief treasurer of the Kingdom and a member of the king's court.
Patrick becomes a blacksmith, pursuing his passion for working with fire.
John's hands are rough from handling gold, silver, and gems, while Patrick's are tough from working with coal and iron.
Patrick invites John to his place to experience the life of a blacksmith.
John is amazed by Patrick's wealth and the luxurious lifestyle of a nobleman.
Patrick's mansion is filled with gold handles, exotic fruits, and a private brook.
John is overwhelmed by the responsibilities and lack of personal time that come with Patrick's status.
Patrick's wealth allows him to host lavish banquets and wear luxurious clothing.
John expresses his desire for a simple life with more time for relaxation and enjoyment.
Patrick's blacksmith skills are recognized as essential to the community and the kingdom.
John's craftsmanship is highly valued, and he is offered the opportunity to work for the king.
John emphasizes the importance of doing one's best in whatever profession, regardless of status or wealth.
The story concludes with a reflection on the value of hard work and the fulfillment it brings, beyond material wealth.
John's humble home and simple lifestyle offer a stark contrast to Patrick's opulence.
The friends' reunion highlights the different paths they chose and the lessons learned about the meaning of success.
Transcripts
[Music]
iron and gold two friends had left home
to find their way in the world and see
what they could
[Applause]
become John I'm headed for the city I'm
headed over those mountains to the land
[Music]
Beyond then we meet here at this spot in
t 10 years and see what we've made of
ourselves 10 years it is good luck good
luck the friends parted ways and 10
Summers went by finally it was the day
when they were to meet John was the
first to
[Music]
arrive John Patrick
oh this is quite an Entourage you got
there may I introduce his lordship Sir
Patrick Sullivan his lordship enough
Henry I'll take it from here John I'm
the chief treasurer of the Kingdom your
royalty now a member of the king's court
yes oh I knew you would make it big and
what about you what did you find beyond
the mountain
my passion playing with fire I'm a
blacksmith come on I brought a picnic
lunch but only for you not your
entourage believe me I am famished Henry
why don't you head back to the city now
y coach leave a horse here but but Henry
leave yes yes your lordship
M potatoes cooked in their jackets with
butter oh how I have missed this huh I'm
sure they serve you much more
interesting things in the palace John
your
hands what would you expect you handle
gold and silver and gems all day well I
handle coal and iron and fire all day my
hands have to be like this you know why
don't you come back with me to my place
for a few days and then I can come back
to yours let's really see the kind of
Life each of us is leading let say h but
is it okay for a commoner like me to
stay with a royal nobleman like you why
not come on I need to pack some stuff so
I'll have you picked up tomorrow morning
what's say done
[Music]
[Applause]
what is wrong with his
lordship excuse
me excuse
me sorry
what his lordship sent me
to oh yes of course give me a few
minutes
[Music]
who
what the carriage for you
[Music]
sure exactly how many carriages does
Patrick have his lordship if you please
he is a very important man his lordship
it is his lordship is paid 15,000 gold
coins a month enough to not just buy
your entire Village but also to renovate
it 12 times
over okay my friend is a rich man a very
important man and one of the richest in
the entire Kingdom sir please call me
John here we are his lordship's mansion
oh um welcome sir sir John his lordship
had to rush to the Royal Palace in the
meanwhile we have orders to make you
comfortable this way
sir the these handles are pure gold
which perfume would you prefer sir Rose
lavender Rosemary
Citrus
Citrus
[Music]
certainly hot towel sir thank you
we didn't know what you would like so we
have a choice of teas hot as well as
iced lemonade and juices if you will
cakes pies exotic cookies and sandwiches
what may we serve you sir I haven't seen
so much food in my
life what would you like sir thank you H
I Shall Serve
myself John I am so sorry we just got
this message about a trade delegation
from the kingdom of rville coming the
day
after what is that is it for
me it's it's
nothing you made this yes some RW Iron
Art but it won't go with all the gold
and Crystal here it will go very well in
my office it's beautiful I could do with
some tea let's
seat your lordship lady Reva asked you
to have a look at this she said His
Highness wants your opinion on this by
morning let me
see oh you know what Henry call everyone
for a meeting in my office in one
hour
John I I'll have to the the future of
our kingdom depends on this trade
agreement I know go on
[Music]
this is his lordship's private Brook he
had it specially made this Brook this
hilic is exactly how we had it in our
village it is a real engineering Marvel
to recreate nature like that and very
expensive too he love to swim he must be
having quite a blast here he hardly gets
time he's a very important man
some fruits what fruits are these I've
never seen them before they are all from
foreign
countries gifts they send me every now
and then my favorite is this one with
honey and cream tonight we have a
banquet in honor of the trade delegation
arriving this afternoon you have to come
I don't even have a suit I can wear
Henry we'll be taken care of breakfast I
have to be at the palace in 10 minutes
I'll see you in the evening
make sure the suit is a perfect fit and
while they take your measurements
sir why don't you look at these designs
and fabrics silk velvet satin gold
buttons diamonds
rubies whatever you
wish you get to pick gems just like that
his lordship loves a combination of
Amber and
gold whatever Mr Taylor
likes our King never fails to
[Applause]
Dazzle Sparkle and Dazzle yes but no
time to eat sleep or Swim what a life I
thought all this luxury made life easy
but it doesn't does it it's almost as if
his responsibilities take his luxuries
away I'm so proud of him
[Music]
your highness John my childhood
friend oh which department do you
serve sir I am not a government officer
I'm a
blacksmith very important profession
John glad you could make it in fact once
this delegation goes maybe we could all
have breakfast together certainly your
highness if I thought there was no
further luxury possible your king really
dazzled me breakfast aboard a ship 3
mies out in the sea prepared by 10 chefs
from 10 different
countries but what I can't wait for is
potatoes and butter I would love to see
what your life is like ready
oh come on to my Humble Home beyond the
[Music]
mountains here how about you spending
the afternoon sleeping here while I take
care of some work I can ask for a proper
bed for you your
lordship you have no idea what a perfect
bed this is now go away and let me sleep
John how did this Hammer break what kind
of work is
this this is not the one I made for you
of course it is all my stuff has my mark
this one doesn't plus I can feel
it this one is my brother's he cannot
afford to buy a new one sorry tell him
not to worry I'll make one for him I
can't
pay just never again raise doubts on my
work okay I'll have this Hammer ready by
this time tomorrow Patrick you're soaked
come here by the
fire I had the best sleep in a long long
time what's for dinner I have scent for
your chefs Sir John what are we having
I'm
famished broth bread with cream cheese
and onions with potatoes cooked in
butter I want to make some pie but there
was too much pending work Mr Henry would
you please
join I'd rather not come on Henry join
us this is a
vacation I'll get
[Music]
that hey hi Eva
our Kettle is broken and I cannot make
tea for father and father has a
[Music]
cold you know what you take mine for now
and I shall have yours repaired by
morning
okay and here I'll put in some broth for
him
too okay thank
you run along now
sorry bro I started eating this is so
[Music]
good John John coming for swim
sure hey John where have you been man
work was getting impossible thanks to
you I'm way behind what's up I saw it so
wobbly repair it I have to finish those
cabinets by tomorrow I'll do it and make
me a fresh batch of size two Nails
please 500 for now I'll pay you when I
get paid in a few days better get on it
John
done you go on for that swim brother I
want to see you work and anything I can
do to help I don't know can you fill
this TR
[Music]
you're an important man John what this
Village this system cannot run without
you your tools whether in the fields on
farms and kitchens
everywhere and John is really the best
blacksmith in seven Villages around here
nobody makes sturdier and sharper tools
don't know what we would do without him
yeah
John don't you think you deserve more
money for all the work that you put in
honestly I wouldn't mind but the people
I work for are no Kings I get only what
they can afford to pay plus I do not
want so much money that I get scared to
get my hands dirty on coal and iron what
if you work for the
king how and what about here stay here
we need daggers and swords for the Army
and horseshoes stuff for our ships if
the general approves of your goods then
you can make things for the Army have
enough money to hire assistance and keep
helping the people in seven Villages
around we always need great blacksmiths
John the kingdom needs Craftsmen like
you sir you are a very important
man everyone is important Mr
Henry as long as we do the very best of
what we do John I'm sure the general
will love your work
it's neither money nor status that makes
us important it is how best we do what
we do that makes us important
[Music]
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