because he was an old homeless crippled man
Crane-Man was on a bridge when a farmer tried to cross with too great a load on his cart. The wood of the bridge railing was rotten. The railing broke and Crane-Man was killed.
Crane-Man was on a bridge when a farmer tried to cross with too great a load on his cart. The wood of the bridge railing was rotten. The railing broke and Crane-Man was killed.
At his last moments when the bridge falls he holds tightly to the monkey model
Min and his wife adopted Tree-ear and Tree-ear learned from Min the Crane-man died
Min and his wife adopted Tree-ear and Tree-ear learned from Min the Crane-man died
Crane-man was disappointed because he had used his limited artistic abilities to create something that he felt did not adequately represent the beauty and significance of a single shard. He wanted to give Tree-ear a gift that truly conveyed the importance of his find and the potential it held.
In a single shard there are 152 pages
A Single Shard was created on 2001-04-23.
Tree-ear from "A Single Shard" can be described as diligent, curious, and resourceful. He shows immense dedication in his work, a keen interest in learning new skills, and a talent for finding creative solutions to challenges.
Min in "A Single Shard" is determined, hardworking, and resourceful. He shows resilience and perseverance as he overcomes challenges to achieve his goal of becoming a potter. Min also demonstrates creativity and a strong sense of craftsmanship in his work.
Tree-ear's new name in "A Single Shard" is Min. He is given this new name by Crane-man as a way of acknowledging his growth and maturity throughout the story.