The old man who cold make trees bloom What act reveals the old couple’s kindness?

What act reveals the old couple’s kindness?

What evil soon follows?

What further miracles surround Shiro’s tree?

How does the irascible neighbor respond?

a. What final miracle follows, benefitting the old couple?

b. What final disgrace accompanies the neighbor?

What is the tale’s denouement?

Reflection: Answer the following questions after finishing the tale.
What themes and values does the story teach?

Ineed . identify the item that shows sharp and vivid details rather than vague and general ones (put a or b for your answer.) a. my brother doesn’t know the value of money. he buys new things, even though his old ones are still perfectly good. he recently took his girlfriend on a trip. they stayed at a nice hotel and ate all their meals out. while they were there, he proposed marriage to her and gave her an engagement ring. b. my brother bought a new car this year, even though his last car was only three years old and running well. he recently took his girlfriend to hawaii for a week. they stayed at a hilton hotel right on the beach and ate dinner by candlelight in elegant gourmet restaurants. on their last night there, he surprised her with a two-carat diamond ring.