The Adventures of Pinocchio · Chapter
The Piece of Wood That Laughed and Cried Like a Child explained
Master Cherry, an old carpenter, discovers a piece of wood that speaks and cries out when he tries to work it, leading to his terror and astonishment.
What happens
Master Cherry, an old carpenter, discovers a piece of wood that speaks and cries out when he tries to work it, leading to his terror and astonishment.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when Pinocchio, after being forgiven and offered a loving family with the Fairy, cho…
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- Master Cherry
The carpenter who finds the talking piece of wood and is frightened by its cries.
Key passages
“Do not strike me so hard!”
Please don't hit me so forcefully!
The piece of wood speaks for the first time, pleading with Master Cherry.
“Oh! oh! you have hurt me!”
Ouch! You've injured me!
The wood cries out in pain after Master Cherry strikes it with the axe.
“Stop! you are tickling me all over!”
Cease! You're tickling me everywhere!
The wood laughs as Master Cherry planes it, causing him to faint from shock.
