Momotaro | The Peach Boy
Summary
TLDRIn this mythical tale, an elderly couple finds a baby named Momotaro within a giant peach. As he grows, Momotaro becomes a strong and courageous young man. He embarks on a quest to defeat the oni, a group of monsters terrorizing Japan from their island stronghold, Onigashima. Along the way, he befriends a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, forming a formidable team. They battle the oni, ultimately defeating them and returning with a treasure trove, ensuring peace and prosperity for Momotaro's village and his adoptive parents.
Takeaways
- 📖 The script tells a mythological tale of Momotaro, a Japanese folk hero who comes from a giant peach and is raised by an elderly couple who longed for a child.
- 👴👵 The elderly couple, who are peasants, find joy and fulfillment in their simple life despite their hard work and lack of a child.
- 🍑 The story begins with the discovery of a giant peach by the old woman, which splits open to reveal a baby boy, who they name Momotaro.
- 🌱 Momotaro grows up to be strong, wise, and courageous, embodying the qualities of a hero and bringing pride to his adoptive parents.
- 🗡️ Momotaro learns of the evil Oni, a band of monsters that terrorize the land, and he decides to confront them to free the people from their tyranny.
- 🐕🐒🦚 Momotaro gathers a group of animal companions—a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant—each with their unique abilities, to join him on his quest.
- 🛡️ The companions, despite initial conflicts, learn to work together under Momotaro's leadership, emphasizing the importance of unity in achieving a common goal.
- ⚔️ Momotaro and his companions engage in a fierce battle with the Oni, demonstrating Momotaro's strength and strategic prowess.
- 🏰 The climax of the story occurs when Momotaro infiltrates the Oni's castle, leading to a decisive victory over the monsters.
- 🏆 Momotaro's triumph is celebrated by the people, who are now free from the Oni's terror, and he returns home as a national hero.
- 💎 The story concludes with Momotaro bringing back a vast treasure, ensuring a prosperous and peaceful life for his adoptive parents.
Q & A
What is the central theme of the script?
-The central theme of the script is the tale of Momotaro, a Japanese folklore hero, who was born from a peach and embarks on a mission to defeat a group of demons called Oni.
Who are the main characters in the script?
-The main characters are Momotaro, the old man and woman who find him, and the various animals—dog, monkey, and pheasant—who join him on his quest.
Why did the old couple feel sorrow in their peaceful life?
-The old couple felt sorrow because they had no children of their own, despite their desire to become parents for a long time.
How did Momotaro come into the lives of the old couple?
-Momotaro emerged from a large peach that the old woman found while washing clothes by the river.
What is the name of the island where the Oni reside?
-The island where the Oni reside is called Onigashima.
Why did Momotaro decide to confront the Oni?
-Momotaro decided to confront the Oni because they were terrorizing the land, pillaging, killing, and robbing people, and he wanted to free the country from their tyranny.
What items did the old couple prepare for Momotaro's journey?
-The old couple prepared kibidango, which are millet dumplings, for Momotaro's journey.
How did Momotaro convince the dog to join him on his quest?
-Momotaro told the dog about his noble mission to vanquish the Oni, and after hearing about Momotaro's strength and wisdom, the dog begged to join him.
What strategy did Momotaro use to defeat the Oni?
-Momotaro used a combination of direct combat and a diversionary tactic by having the pheasant engage the Oni from above, which led to confusion and defeat among the Oni.
What treasures did Momotaro recover from the Oni's castle?
-Momotaro recovered various treasures including invisible caps and coats, tide-controlling jewels, and a hoard of gold, silver, coral, musk, emerald, amber, and tortoise shell.
How did the country and the old couple benefit from Momotaro's victory?
-The country was freed from the terror of the Oni, and the old couple received a share of the treasure that allowed them to live in peace and plenty for the rest of their days.
Outlines
🍑 The Tale of Momotaro's Birth
This paragraph introduces the concept of mythology and tells the story of an elderly couple who longed for a child. The wife finds a giant peach in the river, and from it emerges a child who introduces himself as Momotaro, the gift sent by heaven in response to their prayers. The couple is overjoyed and names him Momotaro, or Peach Boy. As he grows, he becomes a strong, wise, and courageous young man, embodying the qualities of a hero.
🗡️ Momotaro's Quest to Conquer the Oni
In this paragraph, Momotaro expresses his desire to defeat the oni, a group of monsters causing havoc in the land. His adoptive father, recognizing Momotaro's strength and divine origin, supports his quest. The old couple prepares kibidango (millet dumplings) for Momotaro's journey. Along the way, Momotaro encounters a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, each of whom, after an initial confrontation, join him in his mission. They promise to work together, and with Momotaro's leadership, they set sail to Onigashima, the oni's stronghold.
🏰 The Battle at Onigashima and Momotaro's Triumph
The final paragraph describes Momotaro's arrival at Onigashima and the ensuing battle with the oni. Using a combination of strategy and strength, Momotaro and his animal companions defeat the monsters, with the pheasant engaging from above and the others fighting on the ground. The oni leader surrenders to Momotaro, who then gathers the treasures stolen by the oni. The group returns home victorious, and Momotaro is celebrated as a hero. The treasure ensures a peaceful and prosperous life for Momotaro and his adoptive parents.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Mythology
💡Peach Boy (Momotaro)
💡Oni
💡Kibidango
💡Harmony
💡Courage
💡Treasure
💡Invisibility
💡Tide
💡Submission
💡Triumph
Highlights
Introduction to the role of mythology in shaping the ancient world and explaining the unexplainable.
Story of an old couple's sorrow due to their inability to have a child, despite their hardworking life.
Discovery of a giant peach by the old woman while washing clothes by the river.
The peach splits open to reveal a beautiful child, Momotaro, who becomes the couple's son.
Momotaro's growth into a strong, courageous, and wise young man, embodying heroic qualities.
Momotaro's decision to confront the oni, a band of monsters causing havoc in the land.
The old man's support for Momotaro's mission, recognizing his extraordinary nature.
Preparation of kibidango, millet dumplings, for Momotaro's journey by his adoptive parents.
Encounter with a large dog who initially challenges Momotaro but later joins him on his quest.
The dog and monkey's initial conflict and subsequent acceptance into Momotaro's company.
The pheasant's introduction and its integration into Momotaro's group after a brief struggle.
The importance of harmony among Momotaro's companions for the success of their mission.
Momotaro and his companions' journey to the sea and their first experience on a ship.
Arrival at Onigashima, the stronghold of the oni, and Momotaro's strategic planning for the attack.
The fierce battle between Momotaro and his companions against the oni, showcasing their strength and unity.
The oni leader's surrender and Momotaro's acceptance of his submission.
Collection of the treasure stolen by the oni, including magical items and precious gems.
Momotaro's triumphant return home, celebrated as a hero and bringing peace to the land.
The old couple's joy and the peaceful, prosperous life they lead thanks to Momotaro's success.
Transcripts
throughout time people across the world
told each other tales of how they came
to be
of heroes and monsters romance and
tragedy death and rebirth
mythology helped shape the ancient world
explaining the unexplainable
this is
mythology
long ago
there lived an old man and woman
they were peasants and had to work hard
to earn their daily rice
the old man used to go and cut grass and
wood for the farmers of the area
while his wife did the work of the house
and worked in their own little rice
field
a peaceful life
yet one filled with sorrow
not because of their workload or social
status
but because they never had a child of
their own though they had wanted to be
parents for longer than either of them
could remember
one day the old man went to the hills as
usual to cut grass and wood and the old
woman took some clothes to the river to
wash
it was nearly summer
and the country was very beautiful to
see in its fresh greenness
as the two old people went on their way
to work
the breeze blew
and ruffled the smooth surface of the
water into wavelets
and touched the cheeks of the old couple
who for some reason
they felt very very happy that morning
the old woman found a nice spot by the
riverbank
as she was busy with her laundry
a great peach came bumping down the
stream
in all her sixty years she had never
seen such a big peach as this
she stretched out her arm and took it up
in her hands
the old woman was delighted
she could not go on with her work so
happy and excited
so she put all of her clothes back in
the basket
and she made her way home
the old man at last came back as the sun
was setting and his wife eagerly showed
him the peach which was somehow even
heavier than before
he brought out the kitchen knife
and placing the peach on a board
was about to cut it when wonderful to
tell the peach split itself in two
and outstepped a beautiful little child
the old man and his wife were both so
astonished at what they had seen that
they fell to the ground
the child spoke to them telling them not
to be afraid for he was no demon or
fairy
heaven had compassion on the old couple
every day and every night they had
lamented that they had no child
but their cry had finally been heard
and he was sent to be their son
on hearing this
the old man and his wife were incredibly
happy
their prayer had been answered at long
last
they were so lost with joy they did not
know where to put their hands or their
feet
first the old man took the child up in
his arms
and then the old woman did the same
and they named him momotaro
or peach boy
fifteen years had passed and momotaro
grew into a fine young lad
he was taller and far stronger than any
other boys of his own age
he had a handsome face
and a heart full of courage
and he was very wise for his years
the old couple's pleasure was great
whenever they looked upon him
for he was just what they thought a hero
ought to be like
one day momotaro came to his foster
father
and thanked him profusely for all his
adoptive parents had done for him
sensing something the old man asked
momotaro what the reason for this was
so the peach boy went on to explain
far and away to the northeast of japan
was an island in the sea
called onigashima
this island was the stronghold of a band
of monsters called the oni
momotaro had often heard how they
pillaged the land kill and rob the
people and carry off all that they could
find
they were also cannibals for they kill
and eat some of the poor people who are
so unfortunate as to fall into their
hands
these devils were very hateful beings
and momotaro was determined to go and
conquer them
and bring back all the plunder of which
they had robbed the land
the old man was very much surprised at
hearing all of this from a mere boy of
fifteen
he thought it best to let the boy go
he was strong and fearless
and besides all this
the old man knew he was no common child
for he had been sent to them as a gift
from heaven
and he felt quite sure that the oni
would be powerless to harm him
the old man and woman at once set to
work in the kitchen to make kibidongo
millet dumplings for momotaro to take
with him on his journey
after filling his pack and sharing a
heartfelt goodbye with his foster
parents
momotaro hurried on his way till it was
midday
he began to feel hungry
so he opened his bag and took out one of
the millet dumplings
and sat down under a tree by the side of
the road to eat
while he was having his lunch a large
dog came running out from the high grass
it made straight for momotaro baring his
teeth
and he fiercely chastised momotaro for
passing his field without permission
the dog then told mamotoro to hand over
all of the kibidango in his bag
should he do so then he may pass
otherwise he would kill him
but what's otto laughed and proceeded to
tell the territorial dog just who he was
and of his noble mission to vanquish the
oni stronghold
the dog's manner at once changed his
tail dropped between his legs and coming
near he bowed so low that his forehead
touched the ground
the dog had heard of momotaro's strength
and wisdom and begged forgiveness
and the opportunity to join the peach
boy on his journey
momotaro allowed and even gave the dog
one of his dumplings
as they were going along a monkey came
down from a tree a little ahead of them
the monkey approached momotaro and told
him that he is welcoming this part of
the country
so long as he allowed him to go with
them to the island of the onis
the dog jealously began to bark at the
primate what use is a monkey when
momotaro already has a dog in his
company
the dog and the monkey begin to quarrel
and bite
for these two animals always hate each
other
momotaro put himself between the two and
admiring the monkey's courage
allowed him to join them
he gave the primate a piece of dumpling
and the trio was off
by and by the trio came to a large field
where a pheasant flew down and alighted
on the ground just in front of the
little party
it was the most beautiful bird momotaro
had ever seen
on its body were five different robes of
feathers and its head was covered with a
scarlet cap
the dog at once ran at the pheasant and
tried to kill it
but the birds struck out at spurs and
flew at the dog's tail and the fight
went hard with both
the peach boy went up to the two
combatants and holding the dog back
told the bird to surrender at once
and he will allow him to join their
company
otherwise he would set the dog to bite
his head off
the pheasant surrendered at once and
begged to be taken into momotaro's
company
so the pheasant was made a member of
momotaro's suite
and received a dumpling
momotaro's companions began to bigger
with one another
but he reminded them that the first
thing necessary in an army is harmony
it is no easy thing to subdue an enemy
when they quarrel with one another
from that moment on the dog monkey and
pheasant promised not to quarrel
momotaro's influence was so great that
the three became good friends
and hurried onwards with him as their
leader
hurrying on day after day they at last
came upon the shore of the northeastern
sea
there was nothing to be seen as far as
the horizon
no sign of any island
all that broke the stillness was the
rolling of the waves upon the shore
momotaro now got a small vessel and they
all got on board
the wind and weather were fair
and the small ship went like an arrow
over the sea
it was the first time any of them had
been out on the water
and so at first the dog monkey and
pheasant were frightened at the waves
and the rolling of the vessel
but by degrees they grew accustomed to
the water and were quite happy again
as the wind blew in their favor
this ship made a quick voyage
and one day when the sun was shining
brightly
a sight of land rewarded the four
watchers at the bow
and momotaro knew at once that what they
saw was the oney stronghold
on the top of the precipitous shore
was a large castle looking out to sea
this was the layer of the oni
now that his enterprise was close at
hand
he was deep in thought with his head
leaning on his hands
wondering how he should begin the attack
his three followers watched him waiting
for orders
at last he called to the pheasant to
engage the oni from above
so the pheasant flew off and taunted the
demons from the air goading them into
rage
in the meantime momotaro and the rest of
his companions had found their way into
the castle and joined the fray
momotaro's onslaught was so furious
that the oni could not stand against him
at first their foe had been a single
bird but now that momotaro and the dog
and monkey had joined the fray they were
bewildered for the four enemies fought
like a hundred so strong were they
some of the monsters fell from the
parapet of the castle and were dashed to
pieces on the rocks below
others fell into the sea and were
drowned
and many others were beaten to death by
momotaro and the three animals
the fighting continued until the leader
of the oni
was the only one left
he'd made up his mind to surrender
for he knew that his enemy was stronger
than any mortal man
he came up humbly to momotaro
threw down his iron bar and kneeling
down at the victor's feet
he broke off the horns on his head in
token of submission
momotaro tied the oni chief up and threw
him into the monkey's charge
having done this
he went into all the rooms of the castle
and gathered together all the treasure
he could find
there were caps and coats that made
their wearers invisible
jewels that govern the ebb and flow of
the tide
coral musk emerald amber and tortoise
shell
alongside gold and silver
the animals carried home the plunder and
thus momotaro returned triumphantly to
his home
the whole country made a hero of
momotaro and rejoiced that the country
was now freed from the terrible oni who
had been a terror of the land for so
long longer than any could remember
the old couple's joy was greater than
ever
and the treasure momotaro had brought
home with him
enabled them to live in peace and plenty
to the end of their days
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