Pinocchio 2 | A Big Name For a Small Boy | Classics | Little Fox | Bedtime Stories

Summary

In this heartwarming tale, Geppetto, a poor but kind man, creates a wooden boy named Pinocchio. As he carves the boy's body, they share a simple meal together, and Geppetto names him Pinocchio. Excited about their future adventures, Pinocchio immediately runs off despite being unfinished and without clothes. Geppetto, worried, chases after him with a knife, which causes the neighbors to mistakenly think he intends harm. The police arrest Geppetto, misunderstanding the situation, and he spends the night in jail. This story highlights themes of innocence, misunderstanding, and the bond between creator and creation.

Takeaways

• 😀 Geppetto, a poor woodcarver, creates a talking wooden boy from a piece of wood he finds.
• 😀 Geppetto works hard in his simple, clean home but struggles with poverty.
• 😀 The wooden boy, once carved, begins to show signs of life, including the ability to talk and express desires.
• 😀 Geppetto begins by carving the boy's eyes, worried about the boy's safety, as he wants him to see clearly.
• 😀 The wooden boy expresses dissatisfaction with Geppetto's small home, desiring wealth and grandeur.
• 😀 Geppetto works diligently, carving the boy's features, including hair, nose, and a smile, and they share a meal together.
• 😀 Geppetto names the boy 'Pinocchio' after the wooden figure he is made from, instead of a grand name like 'Prince Edmond of the Great Woods.'
• 😀 After Pinocchio's arms and legs are carved, he runs away to seek adventure, excited about his newfound mobility.
• 😀 Geppetto chases after Pinocchio, worried about him leaving without clothes, but accidentally forgets his knife on the table.
• 😀 The neighbors, fearing Geppetto may harm Pinocchio with the knife, call the police, and Geppetto is jailed for the night due to the misunderstanding.

Q & A

What is the significance of the wood's request for a grand name?

The wood (Pinocchio) requests the name 'Prince Edmond of the Great Woods' because it sounds big and important, reflecting a desire for grandeur, despite being just a small wooden boy.

Why does Geppetto choose to name the wooden boy Pinocchio instead of the grand name the wood suggested?

Geppetto chooses the name Pinocchio because it is simpler and more fitting for the small wooden boy, despite the wood's preference for the grander name 'Prince Edmond of the Great Woods.'

What is the primary motivation behind Geppetto's actions in creating Pinocchio?

Geppetto's motivation is to create a boy to keep him company and have fun together, as he is lonely and desires companionship, despite being poor.

What was the initial problem with Pinocchio's eyes after they were carved?

After Geppetto carved Pinocchio's eyes, the wood expressed dissatisfaction, claiming that the eyes could not see well, which led Geppetto to worry about potential blindness.

How does the wood (Pinocchio) react to Geppetto's small, humble home?

The wood expresses shame about Geppetto's poor living conditions, saying, 'We are very poor,' and desires wealth instead of the modest surroundings.

What was Geppetto's response to the wood's desire for wealth?

Geppetto felt sad that his creation was ashamed of their humble home, but he promised that Pinocchio would have whatever he needed, showing Geppetto's dedication to caring for his creation.

What did Geppetto do after completing the carving of Pinocchio's body?

After completing the carving of Pinocchio’s arms and legs, Geppetto celebrated by planning to dance with him, but Pinocchio, full of excitement, ran out of the house before Geppetto could dress him.

Why did Geppetto run after Pinocchio when he left the house?

Geppetto chased after Pinocchio because the wooden boy ran out naked and without clothes, and Geppetto was worried about him leaving in such a state.

What misunderstanding occurred with the police regarding Geppetto?

The neighbors, seeing Geppetto running after Pinocchio with a knife in his hand, assumed he meant to harm Pinocchio and called the police, leading to Geppetto being thrown into jail.

What lesson can be drawn from the interaction between Geppetto and Pinocchio in this part of the story?

One lesson is the theme of love and care, as Geppetto shows deep affection for Pinocchio despite his own poverty and the difficulties in raising a wooden boy. Additionally, it highlights the misunderstandings that can arise from assumptions and lack of communication.