When Min surprised Tree-ear what happened?

When Min surprised Tree-ear what happened?

Chapter 13 : Tree-ear cannot wait to get back to tell Min the news. When he arrives Min’s wife tells him that Min is at the draining site. Tree-ear tells him the news and is surprised that Min does not seem to react. In fact Min has very bad news – that Crane-man was killed in an accident on his bridge.

What does Tree-ear discover about Kang’s new pottery?

What does Tree-ear discover Kang is doing with the slip? Depositing it into the carved out flower design. Using the slip to paint his pots.

What does Tree-ear do after his debt to Min is finished?

Tree-ear eats the food and returns the cleaned dish to Min’s wife. He appreciates the food, but he worries that he has no food for Crane-man. Crane-man depends on him to find food for them both. Tree-ear works hard for Min.

What happens when Tree-ear visits the emissary?

When emissary Kim asks to see Min’s work, Tree-ear has to tell the truth about the bandits breaking the pots, but shows Kim the single shard. Kim says nothing but starts to write on a scroll. He has decided to give Min a commission because even the small shard shows Min’s wonderful potter skills.

What did tree-ear do to anger min?

Crane-man would be in his way, and slow him down. What did Tree-ear do to anger the master potter, Min? Tree-ear spied on him from behind a tree. Tree-ear stole a piece of pottery.

Why do tree ears choose min?

Why does Tree-ear choose Min to watch? Min lets people watch him work. Min is not as secretive as the other potters.

Who is min and what item of his does tree-ear break?

All that changes when he sees master potter Min making his beautiful pottery. Tree-ear sneaks back to Min’s workplace and dreams of creating his own pots someday. When he accidentally breaks a pot, he must work for the master to pay for the damage. Though the work is long and hard, Tree-ear is eager to learn.

Where does min send Tree-ear the second day?

Min agrees, sending Tree-ear to the river for clay. One afternoon, word spreads throughout Ch’ulp’o that a royal emissary called Kim is coming to offer commissions to the best potters both in their village and another village down the coast.

What does Tree-ear ask of Min at the start of Chapter 3?

When his nine days are up, Tree-ear returns to Min’s and asks to be given a job. Min tells Tree-ear he cannot afford to pay him, but he gives him a job anyway.

How does Tree-ear Meet min?

Tree-ear Takes a Chance Tree-ear longs to touch the potter’s work. One day when Min is gone, Tree-ear seizes the opportunity to sneak into the workshop to see Min’s work. He is compelled to touch a rectangular box that he can see is special.

Where does min send tree-ear the second day?

What does Tree ear notice about Min’s wife’s eyes?

Tree-ear feels discouraged, as if he’s never going to learn to make pottery. What does Tree-ear notice about Min’s wife’s eyes? Her eyes are bright and soft; they remind him of Crane-man’s eyes. Nice work!

When does Tree ear take his bowl back to Min?

Chapter 4: Next morning Tree-ear takes his own bowl to Min’s house so that he can take half of the food back to Crane-man. Min’s wife feels puzzled by this and Tree-ear wonders if he has deceived her. Later that day he is becoming more skillful at cutting clay.

How does Tree-ear feel about chopping wood for min each day?

How does Tree-ear feel about chopping wood for Min each day? Tree-ear feels discouraged, as if he’s never going to learn to make pottery. What does Tree-ear notice about Min’s wife’s eyes?

What does Tree ear think about in a single shard?

Tree-ear thinks about the coloured slip he sees Kang using. Tree-ear’s work for Min continues, but he still has not had the chance to throw a pot on the wheel. His dream is to make a prunus vase. Winter is coming and Tree-ear starts gathering rice again. Crane-man continues to make things from straw.