Main Characters: Mary, Emily, Mary's son and his
wife.
Conflict: Mary's health
was declining causing her
to make a mess at
dinner
Mary's son and his wife
put a table in the comer
for Mary to eat alone.
This made her cry and
very sad.
Resolution: Emily drew a
picture of her future
house with her parents
having a table in the
corner to eat.
Her parents felt
remorseful and moved
Mary back to the regular
table
where they could all eat together as a family. They apologized to Mary for their thoughtless actions and promised to always include her in family meals. Mary was deeply touched by Emily's thoughtful gesture and forgave her son and his wife. From then on, they made sure to prioritize Mary's comfort and happiness, understanding the importance of family unity. They cherished their time together, creating lasting memories around the dinner table. Mary's health gradually improved, and she enjoyed many more joyful meals with her loved ones.
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The story "The Corner Table" is about an elderly woman named Mary and her son, his wife, and their daughter, Emily.
The Corner Table
Based on a story by The Brothers Grimm
Mary was a sweet, elderly woman who lost her husband and was left all alone.
Needing support, she moved in with her son, his wife, and their young daughter, Emily. As the days
passed, the old woman's eyesight worsened, and her hearing declined. Mary's hands trembled
during meals, causing peas to roll off her spoon or tea to spill from her mug.
The son and his wife became increasingly annoyed by the mess Mary made at the
dinner table. One day, after she accidentally knocked over a glass of juice, they decided that
enough was enough.
In order to keep the dining room tidy, they placed a towel under a small tray table in
the corner of the room, near the kitchen door. They told Mary she would have eat her meals there,
unless she could stop spilling her food. Mary tried hard to keep her hands from trembling, but she
never succeeded. So she continued to sit all alone, watching while her family eat together across
the room. Just as she couldn't stop her hands from trembling, she also couldn't stop the tears that
fell from her eyes.
One evening, just before dinner, Emily was sitting on the living room floor, in deep
concentration as she drew something on construction paper. Her father noticed her focused
expression and asked what she was drawing.
"I'm making a pretty house to live in when I'm older," Emily replied with a smile.
"Someday when you're old like Grandma, you can come to live with me in my pretty house. I'll get
you a little table and I'll put it in the corner so you won't bother anyone. Just like Grandma."
Her parents exchanged
glances, shocked by their daughter's words.
Shame washed over them as they realized
what they were teaching their daughter.
Overcome with remorse, they decided to
make amends that very night by leading the
old woman back to her place at the main
dining table.
the rest of the family, and her son and his
wife never seemed to mind when she
occasionally spilled something.
From then on, Mary ate with
Summary:
"The Corner Table," based on a story by The Brothers Grimm, tells the tale of Mary, an elderly woman who moved in with her son, his wife, and their daughter Emily after losing her husband. As Mary's health declined, she began to make messes during meals, causing frustration for her son and his wife. They decided to isolate her at a small table in the corner, away from the main dining area. This made Mary incredibly sad and lonely. One day, Emily, their daughter, drew a picture of her future house with a corner table for Mary. Realizing the impact of their actions, Mary's son and his wife felt remorseful and moved her back to the regular table, where she could eat with the rest of the family. They learned the importance of inclusion and cherished their meals together, creating a lasting bond with Mary.