Activity 4:1 Story

Once upon a time, there was a young man who lived in a peaceful, beautiful village far away from the rest of civilization. Because they were so far away, few ever left the confines of the village. Special permission was needed so that one can leave. The young man wanted very much to explore the rest of the world. He didn't want to get stuck there forever, because he believed that he had so much that he could share to the whole world. He wanted to meet other people from different places and for others to meet him in turn. He kept talking about his dream to the other villagers for many years. Then one day, on his 17th year, he was called by one of the village elders. The elder said that it was decided that it was time for him to leave the village, if he so wished. He gave the young man a knapsack filled with things that would be useful for his journey. The knapsack had 5 different colored ribbons that the elder said would protect the young man and give him strength.

The young man was ecstatic at the news. He thanked the elder profusely and told the rest of the villagers. He wanted to leave immediately, but before he did so, he had the tailor make him a whimsical suit of many colors and patterns. When he met people from the outside world, he wanted to be impressionable. The suit was ready in a few days and the young man set off on his journey. His friends made him a crown of white roses and a feather to wish him well. The young man was so happy and ecstatic as he started off. He walked whimsically on his toes as he played his flute, practicing how he would make his debut to the people of the outside world. The sky was clear, the grass was green, and air was fresh as he made his way through the mountains, all the while playing a cheerful tune on his flute. As he walked, various creatures were attracted to his the cheerful notes. His liveliness and optimism was so infectious that a white dog and a few butterflies joined him. As the young man walked up the mountain, he felt like he was at the top of the world. Nothing could stop him from exploring the world, and everything was bound to be alright. He could see himself being famous and making a mark on the outside world. How fun it would be! He was in the middle of his daydreams when he felt his feet touch thin air, and in an instant, he felt weightlessness. He had fallen off a cliff.