Rumpelstiltskin - UK English accent (TheFableCottage.com)

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A rich hat maker lies about his daughter's ability to turn hay into gold, leading to a dangerous situation with the king but ultimately being saved by a mysterious little man named Rumpelstiltskin. Sophie must guess Rumpelstiltskin's name to keep her child, teaching the lesson of the consequences of telling lies.

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  • **Sophie successfully turns hay into gold with the help of a mysterious little man by exchanging her possessions, but she must give up her first child in return, highlighting the consequences of making deals without considering the long-term implications.**
  • **The tale of Rumpelstiltskin serves as a cautionary lesson against deceit and dishonesty, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in interactions with others to avoid unfavorable outcomes.**

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Recent questions

  • What is the moral of the story?

    Honesty is important to avoid consequences.

  • Who helps Sophie turn hay into gold?

    A little man she meets in the forest.

  • What does Sophie agree to give the little man in return for his help?

    Her first child in the future.

  • How does Sophie outsmart the little man?

    By guessing his name, Rumpelstiltskin.

  • What is the consequence of telling big lies in the story?

    Facing potential loss and negative outcomes.

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"Rumpelstiltskin: Turning Lies into Gold"

  • A rich hat maker tells extravagant lies at a party, claiming his daughter can turn hay into gold, impressing the guests.
  • The king overhears and demands proof, threatening to feed the hat maker to crocodiles if the daughter fails to turn hay into gold.
  • The daughter, Sophie, meets a little man who helps her turn hay into gold using knitting needles, exchanging the gold for her possessions.
  • Sophie successfully turns multiple piles of hay into gold with the little man's help, but in return, she agrees to give him her first child in the future.
  • Years later, the little man returns for Sophie's child, but she must guess his name within three days to keep her son.
  • Sophie discovers the little man's name, Rumpelstiltskin, and he vanishes, leaving Sophie and her family to live happily ever after, cautioning against telling big lies.
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