10 Questions
What was King Midas' greatest desire, as mentioned in the text?
To turn everything he touched into gold
What did the fairy warn King Midas about after granting his wish?
That the golden touch would not make him happy
What happened when King Midas touched his bed in the morning?
It transformed into pure gold
Why did King Midas go to eat breakfast after experiencing his golden touch?
To test if food would turn to gold too
What was the consequence of King Midas' golden touch on the glass of water?
It became solid gold
What caused the King's change of heart about the golden touch?
The sight of his daughter turned into a golden statue
What did the fairy instruct the King to do to undo the golden touch?
Fill a pitcher with water from the spring and sprinkle it on the affected objects
How did the King respond after undoing the golden touch?
He eagerly ate the restored food and appreciated the simple pleasures
What does the King's experience symbolize?
The transient nature of material wealth
What is the central moral or lesson conveyed in the story?
Greed and avarice ultimately lead to misery
Study Notes
King Midas
- King Midas was the richest king in the world, with a room filled with gold treasures in his great castle.
- He loved gold more than anything else, including his daughter Marigold.
The Fairy's Gift
- A beautiful fairy boy appeared before King Midas in his treasury, granting him a wish.
- King Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to beautiful gold.
- The fairy warned King Midas that his gift would not bring him happiness.
The Consequences of the Golden Touch
- The next day, King Midas discovered that his slightest touch could turn everything into gold.
- He turned his bed, glass of water, bread, and butter into gold, but realized that he couldn't eat or drink anything.
- He accidentally turned his daughter Marigold into a golden statue.
The King's Realization
- Fear and grief crept into King Midas' heart, and he realized that his golden gift was a curse.
- He called upon the fairy for help, begging to take away the gift and restore his daughter.
The Restoration
- The fairy instructed King Midas to fill a pitcher with water from the spring in the garden and sprinkle it on the things he had touched.
- The King restored his daughter, food, and other objects to their original form, and he finally learned to appreciate the simple things in life.
Explore the story of King Midas, the richest king in the world who becomes obsessed with gold in this classic tale. Learn about his encounter with a fairy boy and the consequences of his insatiable desire for more wealth.
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