THE LEGEND OF THE PINEAPPLE — Short Stories for Kids in English
Summary
TLDRThe story follows Rosa, a hardworking widow, and her lazy daughter Pina, who refuses to help with household chores. One day, after falling ill, Rosa pleads with Pina to cook rice porridge, but Pina continues to make excuses. In frustration, Rosa wishes Pina had a thousand eyes to see better, and soon, Pina is mysteriously transformed into a strange plant with spiky fruit and many eyes. This plant, later called 'paa' or pineapple, serves as a reminder of Pina's laziness and disobedience. The story teaches the importance of hard work and obedience while warning against the consequences of neglecting responsibilities.
Takeaways
- 😀 Rosa is a hardworking widow who takes pride in her daughter, Pina, but Pina is lazy and neglects her responsibilities.
- 😀 Despite Rosa's repeated requests, Pina avoids doing household chores and always makes excuses, causing frustration for her mother.
- 😀 Rosa's health begins to decline, and she asks Pina to cook rice porridge for her, but Pina complains she can't find the necessary items.
- 😀 Rosa, exhausted and in pain, pleads with Pina to look harder for the items she needs, and wishes for Pina to have a thousand eyes to see things properly.
- 😀 After Rosa's wish, Pina mysteriously disappears, and Rosa discovers a strange plant growing in her garden with fruit covered in spiky skin and many eyes.
- 😀 Rosa realizes that her wish has come true and Pina has been transformed into the plant, marking the consequences of her laziness and disobedience.
- 😀 The fruit on the plant is called 'paa' or pineapple, serving as a reminder of Pina and the lesson learned from the story.
- 😀 The story teaches that laziness and disobedience can lead to unexpected consequences, which can be far-reaching and irreversible.
- 😀 It highlights the importance of hard work, responsibility, and obedience, especially in fulfilling family duties.
- 😀 If Pina had helped her mother and done her chores, she would not have faced the transformation into a plant, illustrating the value of effort and discipline.
- 😀 The lesson of the story is that even small efforts can prevent a life of difficulties, underscoring the consequences of neglecting one's duties.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the story?
-The main theme of the story is about the consequences of laziness and disobedience, highlighting the importance of hard work and obedience.
Who is the protagonist of the story?
-The protagonist of the story is Pina, a daughter who is initially lazy and neglectful of her responsibilities.
What does Rosa, the mother, wish for in her frustration?
-In her frustration, Rosa wishes that Pina had a thousand eyes to help her see and perform her tasks properly.
What happens to Pina after Rosa's wish?
-After Rosa's wish, Pina is mysteriously transformed into a plant with spiky fruit that has many eyes, symbolizing the consequences of her laziness and disobedience.
Why does Rosa become frustrated with Pina?
-Rosa becomes frustrated with Pina because Pina repeatedly avoids helping with household chores, making excuses like not being able to find things even when they are right in front of her.
What is the significance of the plant that grows in Rosa's garden?
-The plant that grows in Rosa’s garden is significant because it symbolizes the transformation of Pina into a pineapple, serving as a reminder of the consequences of laziness and disobedience.
How does Pina react when Rosa asks her to help with the chores?
-Pina reacts with reluctance and dismissiveness. She finds excuses to avoid the chores, such as claiming she cannot find things, and continues her idle activities.
What lesson does the story teach about hard work and responsibility?
-The story teaches that hard work, responsibility, and obedience are essential values. Laziness and neglecting responsibilities can lead to unexpected and far-reaching consequences, as seen in Pina’s transformation.
What is the name of the fruit that symbolizes Pina's transformation?
-The fruit that symbolizes Pina’s transformation is called 'paa' or 'pineapple,' which serves as a reminder of Pina’s disobedience and the lesson learned from her fate.
How does Rosa react after realizing that Pina has been transformed into a plant?
-Rosa is devastated and sorrowful when she realizes that Pina has been transformed into a plant. She cries and reflects on the consequences of her daughter's actions.
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