what is the plot in swallow and the pumpkin seed (Korea folktale)
The folktale "Swallow and the Pumpkin Seed" tells the story of a swallow who befriends a poor old woman. The old woman is lonely and kind, and the swallow is grateful for her kindness. One day, the swallow brings the old woman a pumpkin seed and instructs her to plant it in her garden.
The old woman does as the swallow says, and soon a large pumpkin grows from the seed. Inside the pumpkin, the old woman finds a beautiful golden chest. The swallow explains that the chest contains great treasure, but it is guarded by a fearsome monster.
The old woman is determined to retrieve the treasure and bravely faces the monster. With the help of the swallow, she outwits the monster and escapes with the treasure. She uses the gold to make her life more comfortable and lives happily ever after.
The moral of the story is that kindness and bravery can lead to great rewards, even in the face of danger.