Pinocchio 14 | Stories for Kids | Fairy Tales | Bedtime Stories
Summary
TLDRIn Chapter 14 of *The Adventures of Pinocchio*, Pinocchio is sold to a circus where he's forced to perform tricks as a donkey. The cruel trainer abuses him, making him practice endlessly with harsh punishment for mistakes. During a performance, Pinocchio escapes, running until he meets the Blue Fairy by the water. She reveals that Pinocchio must undo his past mistakes to return to being a boy, advising him to be generous and hard-working instead of selfish and lazy. Pinocchio reflects on how to change and make amends, hoping for redemption.
Takeaways
- π Pinocchio, originally eager to be on stage, ends up performing tricks in a circus after being sold.
- π΄ The circus trainer treats Pinocchio harshly, forcing him to eat unpleasant food and perform demanding tricks.
- π₯ Pinocchio is whipped when he makes mistakes, adding to his suffering.
- πͺ The circus tent fills with an eager audience, where Pinocchio performs his tricks, including walking on two legs and balancing a ball.
- π©β𦳠Pinocchio notices a woman with blue hair in the crowd during his performance.
- π¨ In a burst of desperation, Pinocchio runs away from the circus, evading further mistreatment.
- π Pinocchio eventually reaches the water's edge, where he encounters the Blue Fairy.
- π Pinocchio expresses regret for his actions and seeks help from the Blue Fairy to return to being a boy.
- β The Blue Fairy informs Pinocchio that she can no longer help him until he pays for his mistakes.
- π The Blue Fairy tells Pinocchio that he must undo his mistakes by being generous and hardworking, as the opposite of selfishness and laziness.
- π‘ Pinocchio realizes that he must change his ways to become a boy again and resolve his inner conflict.
Q & A
Why did Pinocchio end up working in the circus?
-Pinocchio was sold to a circus to perform tricks, which he had always wanted to do, but he was not treated well by the circus people.
What were the conditions like for Pinocchio at the circus?
-Pinocchio was treated harshly by the circus trainer. He was given straw and hay to eat, which tasted unpleasant, and was whipped whenever he made a mistake during his training.
How did Pinocchio feel about the food he was given at the circus?
-Pinocchio disliked the straw and hay he was given, finding them dry and unpleasant. He complained about the food but was punished for doing so.
What kind of tricks did Pinocchio have to perform in the circus?
-Pinocchio had to perform various tricks, including jumping through a hoop, walking on two legs, dancing the cha-cha, balancing a ball, and playing dead.
What was at stake during Pinocchio's first performance in the circus?
-Pinocchio's first performance was crucial, as the trainer promised to feed him grapes if he performed well, but threatened to feed him nothing if he made a mistake.
How did Pinocchio feel during his performance in the circus?
-During his performance, Pinocchio saw the smiling faces of the crowd, especially the happy children, which made him feel somewhat better despite the circumstances.
Who did Pinocchio notice in the crowd during his performance?
-Pinocchio noticed a woman with blue hair in the crowd during his performance, which distracted him and led him to run out of the circus tent.
Who was the blue fairy and what role did she play in the story?
-The blue fairy was a mystical figure who had been observing Pinocchio's journey. She appeared to him after he escaped the circus and told him that he must undo his mistakes to become a boy again.
What did Pinocchio ask the blue fairy?
-Pinocchio asked the blue fairy if she was the one in the circus tent, expressing regret for his actions and asking for help in reversing his donkey transformation.
What was the blue fairy's response to Pinocchio's request for help?
-The blue fairy told Pinocchio that she could no longer help him and that he must pay for his mistakes. She explained that he must undo his selfish and lazy behavior to return to being a wooden boy.
What was Pinocchio's realization about how to undo his mistakes?
-Pinocchio realized that the opposite of selfishness and laziness is generosity and hard work. This understanding gave him an idea about how to fix his mistakes.
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