Tree-Ear
what was Tree-Ear's dream in life?
To become a master potter
Where does Crane-Man's name come from and what does it represent?
It comes from the Crane bird, because he only uses one leg, like a Crane, and represents to live a long life
What is korean pottery called?
Celadon pottery
Min is considered to be the best potter of which village?
Ch'u'lpo
Why does Ajima give Tree-Ear extra food?
Because she knows he's bringing it to Crane-Man
why was Tree-Ear given his name and what did it mean?
Because he was an orphan, and his name came from a mushroom that did not need any "parent seed"
What is Crane-Man's nickname for Tree-Ear?
Little Monkey
What is so special about this type of pottery?
It's color is very unique, it's a green / blue / gray color
Who is Min's main competition?
What does Ajima give Tree-Ear for the winter?
Clothing - a jacket and pants that used to belong to her other son that passed away
How did Tree-Ear come to work for Min and how long did he end up working for him?
He broke something in his shop, so started to work to make up for it but then kept working as his apprentice
What animal did Crane-Man consider bad luck?
A fox
Why is this kind of pottery so hard to make
Because of the firing process in the kiln, if the temperature is too hot or not hot enough it could ruin it
What does Min do while he works, specifically when it's "throwing day"
He sings a particular tune
Why did Ajima tell Tree-Ear to call her Ajima?
Because she considered him part of the family and Ajima means "Auntie"
What did Tree-Ear make Crane-Man as a gift before he left for his journey?
Where did Crane-Man tell Tree-Ear to go visit and stop at on his way to the Emperor?
The Rock of the Falling Flowers
What is the process of making a piece of pottery?
Digging the clay, sifting it, draining it, then molding and shaping it.
Why is Min so mean to Tree-Ear?
Min had a son around Tree-Ear's age that died, and Tree-Ear reminds him of his son
What is the main difference between Ajima and Min?
She can show Tree-Ear kindness even though he reminds her of her son, while Min has a much harder time with it. This shows in the way the each treat Tree-Ear
When Min tells Tree-Ear he will not teach him how to make pottery, what "other door" opens up for Tree-Ear (what does he do instead)
He learns how to mold clay with his hands instead
What did Crane-Man make for Tree-Ear for his journey?
New shoes
Why do potters today keep making this type of pottery?
To keep the tradition going all the way from the 12th century
Why was Min considered the best potter? 3 reasons
He worked slow, he wasn't afraid to work outside, and he made many replicas of his pottery
What name did Ajima give to Tree-Ear when she and Min adopted him?
Hyung-Pil