Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The Prince and the Painter




Once upon a time,in the beautiful kingdom of Korea lived a young prince named Dawon. When he was born, the whole kingdom rejoiced and the king and queen invited everyone to a feast. However, Prince Dawon grew up to be very playful. One day, when he was running around the palace's garden, he stepped into a strange plant. The plant gave off a sob and begged the prince to put water on it's wounded leaf.But Prince Dawon did not listen and went on running.
The goddess Gardenia saw the wilted plant. She was so angry because had Prince Dawon been responsible, her favorite plant could have survived.
Prince Dawon was surprised by a very bright light the next day. The goddess Gardenia appeared and told him "You had a pair of eyes and yet you did not use it to offer help. Now after the plant's death, "I'm taking away your eyesight as punishment. Pray little prince that somebody who sees beauty in little things would care to help you".
When the loud thunder broke, the prince became blind.The king and queen were very sad and they called the peaople in the kingdom for help.They announced that a big reward will be given to person who can bring back his eyesight.
Scholars,magicians and healers across the palace came.They allhad magic potions to offer. The old and experienced men in the long line where shocked when a beautiful kid with a painting came in.
She was bringing her painting,a colorful masterpiece that she had worked for days. Beside her was her supportive Mom and her funny Daddy.
A bearded man asked "What are you here for young kid? Haven't you heard that the prince has gone blind?What good is painting for somebody who can't see?". Everybody laughed.
But Jane is a brave girl and she knows that her gift for art can do a miracle.
1)How will Jane respond to the laughters?Will she get abgry or ignore it?
2)Why do you think did she bring her painting?How will it help Prince Dawon?