Later, Crane-man explained the Korean traditions of pottery to Tree-ear. He also tells him that he had a son who died. Min answers that he can’t teach him because the craft is passed from father to son, and Tree-ear isn’t his son. The next day, Tree-ear asks Min if he could teach him how to make a pot, he told him he would travel to Songdo for him.
He agrees, and goes home to tell Crane-man about the journey he is about to make. This was an honor to Tree-ear because he has no relatives. She agreed to talk to Min if Tree-ear would do two things: return to the village safely, and for Tree-ear to call her Ajima, which was something like Auntie.
Min’s wife was honored by Tree-ear’s offer. Tree-ear hears everything, and then finds Min’s wife and offers to make the trip for Min instead. Min was honored, but tells him he is too old to make the trip to Songdo. He tells Min if he is able to produce the same design and bring the piece to Songdo, he still had a chance for the commission. The assistant also visits Min’s house and tells him that Kang’s commission is only for one year. When the assistant comes back, Kang is given the commission. Min works extra hard to make inlay designs in his pottery, but becomes very frustrated and breaks all the pieces because he feels they are not good enough. Tree-ear tells Min about Kang’s inlay technique because he felt it was not a secret anymore because everyone had seen it. Min becomes frustrated and finally asks Tree-ear about Kang’s work. He leaves the village, and tells both men he will be back to make his final decision.Īfter the assistant’s visit, Tree-ear watches Min work hard to make his best pottery.
He can’t decide which potter’s piece is the best: Kang’s new technique or Min’s unique design piece. Later, the emperor’s assistant comes back to the village. Tree-ear doesn’t tell Min, because he doesn’t know how Kang does this new technique, and he also feels it is not fair to Kang if he tells Min the secret. During this time, Tree-ear secretly sees a potter named Kang creating a new technique for making inlaid designs of white clay in his pieces. Next, the emperor’s assistant comes to the village and announces the emperor is looking for a new commission.Īll the potters work hard to make their best piece in hopes theirs will be selected. Min still doesn’t compliment Tree-ear for his work and still does not show Tree-ear how to make pottery. Min pays Tree-ear by feeding him for the work he does.
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