Pinocchio 5 | Stories for Kids | Fairy Tales | Bedtime Stories

Summary

In this chapter from 'The Adventures of Pinocchio,' Pinocchio eagerly anticipates his first day of school, dreaming of learning to read, write, and eventually earn money to buy his father a new coat. However, his excitement is soon interrupted when he encounters a lively marionette show. Distracted by the performance, he trades his book for a ticket and watches the puppets dance. Feeling confident, Pinocchio joins the stage, but his antics anger the showman, who locks him in a cage, planning to make money off him. Pinocchio regrets his actions, wishing to return to school and his father.

Takeaways

• 😀 Pinocchio is excited about his first day of school and the things he will learn.
• 😀 Pinocchio dreams of becoming smart enough to get a job and buy his father a new coat.
• 😀 On his way to school, Pinocchio is distracted by music and a colorful tent, leading him to a marionette show.
• 😀 Pinocchio is embarrassed by his inability to read and is mocked by a villager.
• 😀 The villager offers Pinocchio four Lira for his book, which he reluctantly sells in order to attend the show.
• 😀 Pinocchio enjoys the marionette show, but his desire for attention leads him to jump on stage and outshine the puppets.
• 😀 The crowd praises Pinocchio, but a man behind the stage quickly grabs him, revealing his plans to exploit him.
• 😀 The man, with an angry voice, plans to use Pinocchio to make money by turning him into a puppet without strings.
• 😀 Pinocchio pleads to be released, but the man mocks him, calling him a joke and saying he won't return him to Geppetto.
• 😀 Pinocchio is locked in a cage and hidden under blankets in the man's wagon, unable to escape or call for help.

Q & A

Why is Pinocchio so excited on the morning of his first day of school?

Pinocchio is excited because he looks forward to learning new things like reading, writing, and math, and imagines a bright future where he can earn money and buy his father a new coat.

What does Pinocchio imagine he will be able to do after learning in school?

Pinocchio imagines that after learning in school, he will be smart enough to get a job, earn money, and buy his father a beautiful green silk coat with diamond buttons.

How does Pinocchio get distracted on his way to school?

Pinocchio gets distracted by a marionette show he comes across, where he sees a colorful tent and hears music in the distance, leading him to forget about school and his father’s coat.

Why is Pinocchio embarrassed when he talks to the villager?

Pinocchio is embarrassed because he cannot read and is questioned by the villager about his inability to understand the sign that reads 'Fettuccine's Marionette Theater.'

What deal does the villager offer to Pinocchio in exchange for the ticket to the marionette show?

The villager offers Pinocchio the ticket to the show in exchange for something of value, and since Pinocchio has nothing except his book and clothes, he reluctantly agrees to give away his book for the money.

What is Pinocchio’s reaction when he sees the marionettes perform?

Pinocchio is initially fascinated but soon becomes boastful, declaring that he can dance better than the marionettes because he does not need strings to perform.

How does the crowd react to Pinocchio's performance on stage?

The crowd laughs and cheers, calling Pinocchio 'the best puppet ever' as he jumps, twirls, and flips on stage in an attempt to outdo the marionettes.

What happens after the man grabs Pinocchio from the stage?

After grabbing Pinocchio, the man reveals his plan to make money by exploiting Pinocchio as a puppet, locking him in a cage and hiding it under blankets in his wagon so that no one can find him.

How does Pinocchio react when he is locked in the cage?

Pinocchio is scared and pleads for help, crying out for freedom and apologizing to his father, realizing the mistake he made by not going to school and getting caught up in the show.

What does the big man mean when he says, 'You are mine now little puppet'?

The big man means that Pinocchio is now under his control and will be used for profit, just like a puppet controlled by strings, highlighting Pinocchio’s vulnerability and the man’s greedy intentions.