Characters
Plot
Purpose For Reading
Universal Themes
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Who was not allowed to eat with his family at the table?
The grandfather
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Why was the Old Grandfather not allowed to eat at the table with his family?
He dropped food from out of his mouth.
100
In each story there 3 categories of similar characters. What are they?
*Elderly Character *Unkind Character *Other Characters
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Who did not allow the grandfather to eat at their table?
His son and his son's wife
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Why did the little grandson make a wooden bucket?
So he could feed his dad and mom when they get old.
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In "The Old Grandfather", how is he mistreated and why?
He isn't allowed to eat with his family because he can't keep his food in his mouth.
300
Who is the hero of "The Wise Old Woman"
The Wise Old Woman
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Why did tears fill the eyes of the young peasant and his wife?
Because they were ashamed at how they treated the old grandfather so meanly.
300
In "The Wise Old Woman", how are elderly people mistreated?
When they turn 71, they are forced to leave the village and die in the mountains.
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Who ruled over a small village in the western hills of Japan?
An arrogant and cruel young lord.
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Why did the cruel young lord banish all people over the age of 71?
He thought that old people were useless.
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In "The Old Grandfather", what motivated the characters to stop mistreating the old man?
The grandson shames his family by making a wooden bucket for them to eat from when they are older.
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Who threatened to conquer the village?
Lord Higa
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Why was the Wise Old Women the heroine of her story?
Because she had a wise answer for each of the 3 "impossible" tasks.
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In "The Wise Old Woman", what motivates the arrogant and cruel lord to stop mistreating the elderly?
An elderly person solves 3 problem saving the village from being conquered.
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What is the Universal Theme for both stories?
Elders deserve to be treated with respect.
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