Heartless The Story of the Tin Man SD

Summary

In this retold tale, a young Woodsman falls in love with a Merchant's daughter and vows to build her a house. A curse on his ax leads to self-inflicted injuries, forcing him to replace his body parts with metal. He becomes the Tin Man, losing his humanity and memory of love. Forgotten and abandoned, he stands alone until a chance encounter with a Scarecrow, a lost girl, and a dog reignites his quest for a heart and the love he once knew.

Takeaways

• 💔 A young Woodsman falls in love with a beautiful Maiden, the daughter of a wealthy Merchant.
• 🏡 The couple secretly plans to marry and build a house together, symbolizing their new life.
• 🔪 The Maiden's mother, desiring a wealthier suitor for her daughter, curses the Woodsman's ax to harm him.
• 🤕 The curse causes the ax to miss its target and injure the Woodsman, leading to him losing various body parts.
• 🛠️ A skilled craftsman replaces the Woodsman's lost limbs with metal prosthetics, turning him into a stronger but less human figure.
• 💔 The Woodsman, now the Tin Man, gradually forgets his love and purpose, focusing only on chopping wood.
• 🌳 The Maiden, worried and abandoned, searches for the Woodsman and finds him transformed and emotionless.
• 💍 Despite her pleas, the Tin Man cannot feel love or remember their past, leaving the Maiden heartbroken.
• ⏳ Over time, the Tin Man becomes a rusted statue, forgotten and alone in the forest.
• 🌈 The story takes a hopeful turn when new companions embark on a journey to help the Tin Man reclaim his lost heart and love.

Q & A

What is the occupation of the young man in the story?

The young man in the story is a Woodsman, following in the footsteps of his father.

How does the Woodsman meet the Maiden?

The Woodsman meets the Maiden, the daughter of a wealthy Merchant, while delivering wood for fire.

What does the Woodsman promise to build for the Maiden?

The Woodsman promises to build a beautiful house for the Maiden, symbolizing their new life together.

Why does the Maiden's mother disapprove of the Woodsman?

The Maiden's mother disapproves of the Woodsman because he is not wealthy or of high social standing, which she believes is necessary for her daughter.

What does the Maiden's mother do to end the love affair between her daughter and the Woodsman?

The Maiden's mother seeks out the wickedest Witch in the east to place a curse on the Woodsman's ax.

What is the consequence of the curse on the Woodsman's ax?

The curse causes the ax to miss its intended target and injure the Woodsman, leading to him losing various body parts which are replaced with metal.

What happens to the Woodsman after he loses his heart?

After losing his heart, the Woodsman becomes more machine than man, forgetting his love for the Maiden and his purpose for chopping wood.

How does the Woodsman's physical condition change over time?

The Woodsman's body parts are progressively replaced with metal, making him stronger but less human, until he is almost entirely made of metal.

What does the Woodsman forget after losing his heart?

The Woodsman forgets his love for the Maiden, his plans to build a house, and eventually, even how to feel love.

How does the story of the Woodsman continue after many years?

The story continues when the Woodsman, now known as the Tin Man, encounters a Scarecrow, a lost girl, and a little dog on their journey to the Emerald City, reigniting his quest for a heart.

What does the Tin Man realize by the end of the story?

The Tin Man realizes that a life without love is not worth living, and he is determined to reclaim his heart and the love he once had.

Outlines

00:00

💔 Forbidden Love and a Cursed Axe

The story introduces a young woodsman who falls in love with a beautiful maiden, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Despite their love, the maiden's mother disapproves and seeks the help of a wicked witch to curse the woodsman's axe. The curse causes the axe to miss its target and injure the woodsman, leading to a series of mishaps that result in him seeking the help of a master craftsman.

05:00

🛠 Transformation and the Master Craftsman

After being injured by the cursed axe, the woodsman turns to a master craftsman who replaces his damaged limbs with metallic parts. Despite the physical enhancements, the woodsman remains determined to build a house for his beloved and marry her. However, the curse continues to affect him, leading to further injuries and replacements, until only his chest remains unaltered.

10:03

💔 The Loss of Humanity and the Tin Man's Descent

The woodsman's final injury from the cursed axe damages his chest, and the master craftsman is unable to replace his heart, leaving an empty space. The woodsman, now more metal than man, becomes known as the Tin Man. He forgets his purpose and his love, focusing only on cutting down trees. His fiancée searches for him, but he no longer recognizes her or his past, having lost his humanity and emotions.

15:39

🌳 The Forgotten Statue and the Journey Ahead

The Tin Man stands alone, forgotten and abandoned, for many years, becoming a statue-like figure. The story takes a turn when a scarecrow, a lost girl, and a little dog embark on a journey to the Emerald City, seeking to reclaim what was lost. The Tin Man realizes the importance of love and joins them, understanding that a life without it is not worth living.

20:51

💖 The Heart's Desire and the Promise of Protection

The Tin Man, now part of the group journeying to the Emerald City, expresses his readiness to fight for love and his heart's desire to protect those he cares for. The narrative suggests a theme of redemption and the quest for emotional fulfillment, as the Tin Man seeks to regain his lost capacity for love and connection.

Keywords

💡Woodsman

The Woodsman is the central character in the story, a young man who works as a woodcutter. He represents the everyman archetype, embodying the common person's struggle for love and a better life. In the script, the Woodsman falls in love with a wealthy merchant's daughter and strives to build a house for her, showcasing his determination and love. His journey is a metaphor for the human pursuit of happiness and the obstacles one might face.

💡Love

Love is the driving force behind the Woodsman's actions and the central theme of the story. It is the catalyst for his transformation and the reason for his struggle. The script illustrates love's power through the Woodsman's desperate attempts to win over the maiden's heart and build a future together, as seen in his promise to build a house and his willingness to chop down the entire forest.

💡Curse

The curse placed on the Woodsman's ax by the wicked witch is a pivotal plot device that leads to his transformation into the Tin Man. It symbolizes the unforeseen consequences and the harsh realities that can disrupt even the most well-intentioned plans. The curse serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for external forces to interfere with one's life and the importance of being aware of such influences.

💡Transformation

Transformation is a key concept in the narrative, as it describes the physical and emotional changes the Woodsman undergoes. Initially, he is a human woodcutter, but due to the curse, he gradually becomes more machine-like, losing his limbs and eventually his heart. This transformation represents the loss of humanity and the struggle to maintain one's identity in the face of adversity.

💡Tin Man

The Tin Man is the result of the Woodsman's physical transformation after losing his limbs and heart to the cursed ax. He is a symbol of resilience and the human capacity to adapt and continue despite significant loss. The Tin Man's character in the script reflects on the idea that even without a heart, one can still strive for love and connection, as he eventually joins Dorothy on her journey to find a heart.

💡Merchant's Daughter

The Merchant's Daughter is the love interest of the Woodsman and the object of his affections. She represents the ideal and the motivation behind the Woodsman's efforts to improve his life and status. Her character is central to the love theme and serves as the reason for the Woodsman's determination to build a house and secure a future for them.

💡Wicked Witch

The Wicked Witch is the antagonist in the story, representing the forces of evil and opposition that the protagonist must overcome. Her curse on the Woodsman's ax is a direct attack on his dreams and aspirations, illustrating the external challenges one might face in the pursuit of love and happiness.

💡Heart

The heart in the story is a metaphor for love, compassion, and humanity. The Woodsman's loss of his heart symbolizes his loss of these qualities, leading to a state of emotional numbness. The script uses the heart as a central symbol to explore the importance of emotional connection and the consequences of losing one's capacity to feel and love.

💡Emerald City

The Emerald City is the destination of the characters' journey in the story, representing hope and the pursuit of one's deepest desires. It is a place where the characters seek to reclaim what they have lost, such as the Tin Man's heart. The city serves as a goal that drives the narrative forward and symbolizes the potential for redemption and fulfillment.

💡Scarecrow

The Scarecrow is a fellow traveler who joins the Tin Man and others on their journey to the Emerald City. He represents the desire for intelligence and the pursuit of knowledge. In the context of the script, the Scarecrow's presence alongside the Tin Man highlights the theme of companionship and the collective quest for personal growth and fulfillment.

💡Journey

The journey is a central element of the narrative, symbolizing the process of self-discovery and the pursuit of one's goals. The characters' journey to the Emerald City is a physical representation of their internal journeys of growth and transformation. The script uses the journey to explore themes of perseverance, companionship, and the search for meaning.

Highlights

A young Woodsman falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy Merchant.

The Woodsman and the Maiden secretly plan to marry despite the Maiden's mother's disapproval.

The Woodsman vows to build a beautiful home to win the Maiden's family's approval.

The Maiden's mother seeks the help of a wicked Witch to end her daughter's love affair.

A curse is placed on the Woodsman's ax, causing it to miss and injure him.

The Woodsman's injuries lead him to a master Craftsman who fashions him a steel arm.

Despite his new strength, the Woodsman continues to be injured by the cursed ax.

The Woodsman's body is progressively replaced with metal parts, making him stronger but less human.

The Woodsman loses his heart, forgetting his love and purpose.

The Woodsman, now the Tin Man, forgets his love and the reason for his labor in the forest.

The Maiden, worried about the Woodsman, goes searching for him.

The Tin Man's inability to feel or remember his love causes the Maiden distress.

The Tin Man stands alone, forgotten and rusting, for many years.

A group including a Scarecrow, a lost girl, and a dog encounter the Tin Man on their journey to the Emerald City.

The Tin Man realizes the importance of love and joins the group to reclaim what he has lost.

The Tin Man's journey to find his heart and love is a central theme of the story.

Transcripts

foreign

here is a story you think you know

but do not

a story about a young Woodsman

beautiful Maiden

and a desperate love

this Woodsman story is not known to many

for he's known by another name

thank you

Our Story begins as most great stories

do

with love

there was a young man who like his

father before him was a Woodcutter

one day while delivering wood for fire

he met a most beautiful Maiden the

daughter of a wealthy Merchant

upon First Sight he fell desperately in

love

Woodsman then stole her heart

and secretly they made plans to marry

I have something for you

really yeah

close your eyes

now open them

what do you think it's our house

it's a bit small isn't it

this is what I'm going to build for you

for us it's for our new life together

once I finish the swing get married

we'll never have to be a part

but why do we have to wait

can't we get married now

your mother hates me enough already

I don't care

father was rich and that's all she

really needed

I'll do whatever it takes

even if that means I have to chop down

the entire Forest one day

I'll build us a beautiful home and make

us our Fortune

your family will call me sir and I will

be a perfect gentleman

that's what my parents have picked for

me a perfect gentleman

Rich arrogant dashing

what are you saying

I'm not dashing

for where you go

that evening

the maiden's mother devised plans of her

own

she wanted her only daughter to marry a

Man of Distinction and wealth

someone befitting the family name

so she made her way deep into the forest

to find the one person who could end her

daughter's love affair

for a price

the wickedest Witch and all the east

greed to do her bidding

and placed a curse upon the woodsman's

ax

please

so The Woodsman began building a house

for his beloved

unaware that his acts had been cursed

after many swings the enchanted acts

would miss its intended spot

and strike The Woodsman instead

the axes first found its Mark in the

woodsman's arm

and he hurriedly went to seek out

the nearest town did not have a doctor

or healer

however

on the edge of that town

lived a master chenor of great skill

the Craftsman could not mend the young

man's womb

but he was able to Fashion a new arm for

him

one made of steel

foreign

but you must take this wherever you are

this is your new best friend

what happened

it's all right

I can still work

I may even be able to do it better

you still love me

of course

and trust me the next time you see a

mirror house will be done we can get

married

and then we'll live happily ever after

right of course

so this is the way things went for The

Woodsman had no way of knowing then the

ax was cursed

after many strokes

the ax was stray and injure his other

arm

that his legs

and even even his head

with each new metallic Edition The

Woodsman became stronger needing fewer

Strokes to cut down trees

with single-minded Focus he continued

cutting trees until the inevitable

occurred the ACT struck the last part of

him that wasn't made

his chest

foreign

oh my friend I can't believe that she

even made it to this time

your chest

oh it's a mess

I've done my grandest work on you but I

perceive did this

this may be beyond my ability to repair

the tuner left an empty space

where the woodsman's heart has been

hoping someday to be skilled enough to

create one for you

foreign

there's not more I can do

I fear that you're more metal than mine

already

he'll survive

but I don't have the skill to build your

new heart

no

you've done excellent

I'm stronger than ever

in fact

I can't even think of a use for a heart

oh

it was true

he was stronger than ever

but had lost what made him human

from that day forward

you will always be known as the Tin Man

foreign

before long the Ten Men had forgotten

why he was even in the news he forgotten

the cat he'd forgotten how to build

he had even forgotten his beautiful

bride to be

he only knew how to take down the next

tree and the next

and the next

for many weeks

woodsman's fiancee waited

expecting at any moment to hear from her

love

she began to worry

and when she could stand it no more

she went looking for him

what is this

what did you do

what's wrong with me now

you're just not the same

does it hurt

no

I don't feel anything at all

look

foreign

we could go to our tree

a break

don't need food or rest

it's the most amazing thing

look let's just be together

come with me please

stop it

you've got down enough wood for a

thousand houses

you could go away together right now

forget about the house

forget about everything

but us

let's get married today

I love you

foreign

my eyes

foreign

foreign

Man became Frozen

still workings grinding and rusting

his joints corroded by the rain

and there he stood

for a very long time

for many years

like a forgotten statue

tin man stood

alone

abandoned forgotten

foreign

fingers

but we all know

story doesn't end here

for one day

a Mindless scarecrow

a lost girl and a little dog came

walking down the yellow Road and they

set out on a journey to the Emerald City

to see me and reclaim what once was lost

for the Tin Man now knew

that a life without love

is no life at all

my heart is yours

my heart is

alone

all right

ensure the storms rise there I'll be

I'll fight for you

my heart is yours

good morning

and in the darkness

all my life

I am

I am alone