One fine morning Makato's patience and hard work got rewarded: he was to accompany the King's elephant an a parade. As the king mounted the beast, in his splendid, shiny costume, he dropped a tiny cowrie shell. Makato picked it up and held it out to the king. who told him to keep it.
Csúszik: 3
Climax
At the time the people of Sukhotai used cowrie shells as money, and although one little cowrie had little value, he wanted to use it wisely. He went to the market to buy seeds, yet quickly realized he could not even buy the smallest bag of seeds, while he noticed a lettuce seed stall.
Csúszik: 4
Falling Action
Lady, if I dip my finger into this pile of seeds, can I take those that stick to my finger for one cowrie?, he asked. Well why not, replied the sales lady, amused by his suggestion. Makato carefully scraped the seeds from his finger and planted them, watering the tiny sprouts daily, until the garden was covered in fresh, green lettuce. Proud as he was, he offered to king his first produce.
Csúszik: 5
Denouement
Where did you get these, my boy? the king asked surprised, and Makato told him the story. He king was impressed by so much intelligence and industry that he offered him a fixed position at the palace.
Csúszik: 6
STORY BOARD OF:
MAKATO AND THECOWRIE SHELL
Ephraim A. CajalneRachelle Joy M. CantaAeron Dayle C. Bautitsa