Got a wish? Tell me! / Hello Jadoo

Summary

In this whimsical story, a young girl named Jadu discovers an old kettle that she believes to be a magic lamp. After rubbing it, an old genie appears and offers to grant her three wishes. However, Jadu's wishes turn out to be less than perfect—her bicycle is too big, and her wealth comes in small amounts. Despite her disappointment, she decides to use her third wish to free the genie. In the end, her family dismisses the kettle as a worthless heirloom, not knowing the magic it held, while Jadu remains hopeful for something better.

Takeaways

• 😀 A genie is accidentally released from an old kettle when rubbed, similar to the magic lamp in fairy tales.
• 😀 The main character, Jadu, initially mistakes an old kettle for a magic lamp.
• 😀 Jadu's first wish is for a bicycle, but the genie provides a large, old bike that doesn't fit her.
• 😀 The genie agrees to grant Jadu three wishes, with the condition that she uses her third wish to free him.
• 😀 Jadu’s second wish is to become rich, and the genie gives her a large amount of money, which is only $10.
• 😀 Jadu’s third wish, intended to free the genie, is delayed as she contemplates asking for something else.
• 😀 The genie has a playful, somewhat sarcastic personality, calling Jadu’s wishes ‘greedy’ at times.
• 😀 The bicycle granted by the genie is old and large, but functional, symbolizing the quirky nature of the genie’s gifts.
• 😀 Despite receiving money from the genie, Jadu remains focused on using her third wish to free him.
• 😀 The kettle, which is thought to be magical, is considered by Jadu’s mother to be just an old family heirloom and not valuable.
• 😀 There is confusion surrounding the kettle's value, with Jadu’s mother planning to sell it, unaware of its magical nature.

Q & A

What does the genie offer Jadu when he appears after she rubs the kettle?

The genie offers to grant Jadu three wishes after she rubs the kettle, much like the classic story of Aladdin, though Jadu first wants to test if he's a real genie.

Why does Jadu ask for a bicycle as her first wish?

Jadu asks for a bicycle to test the genie’s abilities and to make sure he can truly grant wishes. She later regrets not being more specific about the bicycle's size and quality.

What is the result of Jadu’s first wish?

Jadu’s first wish is granted, but the bicycle she receives is old and very large, which doesn’t suit her current needs, leading her to feel disappointed.

How does Jadu feel about the money she receives for her second wish?

Jadu is initially excited about the large amount of money, but her happiness is short-lived as she realizes it is just $10, which isn’t as much as she expected.

What is the significance of the kettle in the story?

The kettle is a crucial part of the plot, as Jadu believes it to be an old, valuable lamp. However, it is later revealed that it was simply an old kettle passed down from her grandmother, and not a magical lamp.

Why does Jadu’s mother dismiss the kettle?

Jadu’s mother dismisses the kettle as an old family item with no value and plans to sell it, unaware of its significance to Jadu and the genie’s connection to it.

What happens when Jadu tries to use her third wish?

Jadu’s third wish is to free the genie, but before she can make the wish, she becomes distracted by her excitement over the money and bicycle, causing her to hesitate about whether she should wish for something else.

Why does Jadu’s mother think the kettle is not special?

Jadu’s mother views the kettle as just an old, useless object and doesn’t understand why Jadu would make such a fuss about it, believing it has no real value.

What role does the genie’s character play in the script?

The genie serves as a magical and humorous character who grants wishes, but also shows a more laid-back, quirky side, especially with his old age and somewhat grumpy attitude.

How does the script end, and what is the significance of the kettle?

The script ends with Jadu’s kettle being taken, and her mother dismissing it as junk. The significance lies in Jadu’s emotional attachment to it, despite it being just an old kettle, symbolizing her hope and belief in something magical.