The Gift of Acabar Ch 13

What does the philosopher's stone represent in the context of the passage?

What lesson is imparted about wealth and fame in the passage?

What causes the tragic event regarding Star Acabar?

How does Tulo react when the star crashes to the ground?

What should be done when faced with difficult situations, according to Star Acabar?

What does the mayor imply about the villagers' actions when referencing nature?

What is the significance of the 'green ledger' mentioned in the passage?

What did Tulo carry with him when he returned to the meadow?

What impact did the storm have on the village of Kalvala?

Who originally suggested dividing Acabar into four parts?

What does Acabar thank Tulo for?

How does Tulo feel about giving up Acabar?

What did Tulo wonder about living by the words of Acabar's gift?

What happens when Tulo prepares to take down Credenda?

What does Acabar imply about human nature regarding selfishness?

Tulo, a young boy from Kalvala vowed to keep a promise to his friend, the Star Acabar, to bring the star to earth.
The star had been residing in a tree in the meadow of Kalvala for centuries.
The villagers of Kalvala were suffering from a harsh winter and were losing their reindeer to starvation.
The villagers of Kalvala sought to use the star to provide light, heat and warmth, to alleviate the hardship of the winter.
To achieve this, the villagers of Kalvala wanted to divide the star into four parts, one for the school, the store, the church and the clinic.
Acabar had provided Tulo with a gift to help humans and this gift was recorded by Tulo in a green ledger.
Acabar reminded Tulo of the greatest lies on this planet claiming that money can make you happy and that success and fame are worth any sacrifice.
Using a rope and a sledge, the villagers attempted to bring Acabar down from the tree but the rope broke, causing the star to crash onto the ground, leaving it broken.
Despite the loss, Pastor Bjork reminds the villagers that they have no right to tamper with nature, referencing the desecration the villagers have caused through concrete highways, pollution from factories and mines.
The villagers return home, recognizing that they have unintentionally destroyed the star.
Tulo blames himself for the star's destruction and for his wish that Acabar would have no light or warmth.
The story ends with the Star tree groaning in the wind, symbolizing a sense of loss and regret.