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What was the stonemason's job?
What was the stonemason's job?
He cut out slabs of stone for building houses.
Why was the stonemason content with his life?
Why was the stonemason content with his life?
He had plenty of customers who paid him well.
What happened to the stonemason when he asked for something better and dreamt of a beautiful house?
What happened to the stonemason when he asked for something better and dreamt of a beautiful house?
The Mountain Spirit appeared and helped him become rich.
The stonemason was happy when he got rich and lived in a large house.
The stonemason was happy when he got rich and lived in a large house.
What did the stonemason do when he realized he had to go back to his old life?
What did the stonemason do when he realized he had to go back to his old life?
The stonemason carried a [BLANK] stone.
The stonemason carried a [BLANK] stone.
The stonemason was happy with his wealthy life.
The stonemason was happy with his wealthy life.
Why did the stonemason's house seem heavy to him?
Why did the stonemason's house seem heavy to him?
What did the stonemason wish for?
What did the stonemason wish for?
What did the Mountain Spirit help the stonemason to achieve?
What did the Mountain Spirit help the stonemason to achieve?
What did the stonemason feel when he was rich?
What did the stonemason feel when he was rich?
What important lesson did the stonemason learn?
What important lesson did the stonemason learn?
Which of these was what the stonemason wanted to achieve?
Which of these was what the stonemason wanted to achieve?
The stonemason was happy before he became rich.
The stonemason was happy before he became rich.
What made the stonemason unhappy after he got rich?
What made the stonemason unhappy after he got rich?
Flashcards
Stonecutter's Job
Stonecutter's Job
Cutting stone slabs for houses.
Mountain Spirit
Mountain Spirit
A spirit that could make people rich in the mountain.
Stonecutter's Contentment
Stonecutter's Contentment
Being satisfied with his work.
Wealthy Man's House
Wealthy Man's House
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Stonecutter's Jealousy
Stonecutter's Jealousy
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Slabs
Slabs
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Prosperous
Prosperous
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Contented
Contented
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Silken sheets
Silken sheets
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Daily Work
Daily Work
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Mountain location
Mountain location
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Wealth
Wealth
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Jealousy
Jealousy
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Luxury
Luxury
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Customers
Customers
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Skillful workman
Skillful workman
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Large stone
Large stone
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Wealthy man
Wealthy man
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Mountain Spirit's presence
Mountain Spirit's presence
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Villager's Question
Villager's Question
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Study Notes
The Stonecutter
- A stonecutter lived in a mountain, cutting stone slabs to build houses.
- He was happy and content with his work
- A mountain spirit helped people become rich.
- The stonecutter never saw the spirit.
- One day, he saw a wealthy man's house full of beautiful things
- He felt that his work was hard and heavy compared to the wealth.
- He wished he were rich and could sleep in a bed with silk sheets.
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Description
Explore the story of a stonecutter who becomes discontent with his humble life after seeing the wealth of others. This narrative highlights themes of desire, contentment, and the pursuit of happiness. Delve into the moral lessons that emerge from the stonecutter's journey.
