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The Kind King's Portrait

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a king with one leg and one eye.

Introducing the kingdom and its one-legged, one-eyed king.

He was not only smart but also very kind, and his people were always happy and healthy.

Describing the king's intelligence and kindness, people happy.

One day, the king was strolling through his palace, looking at his ancestors' portraits.

King in palace hallway, looking at ancestors' portraits.

He thought, 'One day, my children will walk here and look at all these faces.'

King reflecting on future generations and heritage.

The king realized he had no portrait of his own hanging in the regal hallway.

King notices absence of his own portrait.

Because of his one leg and one eye, he was unsure how a portrait would look.

King's hesitance due to his physical differences.

Bravely, the king called for skilled painters from all over to paint his likeness.

King summoning painters far and wide for a portrait.

He declared a competition: 'The best portrait shall hang in this grand hallway!'

Announcement of portrait competition in the court.

Artists from nearby and distant lands arrived, eager to try their hand and creativity.

Artists arriving to participate in the portrait challenge.

The painters thought hard about how to paint the king, respecting his uniqueness.

Painters pondering over the task of painting the king.

Each painter presented their work, some hiding his leg and eye, others emphasizing them.

Artists presenting their portrait interpretations to the king.

Finally, a young painter's turn came, and his painting took the king's breath away.

Young painter presenting a captivating portrait to the king.

The portrait showed not just the king's likeness, but his wisdom, kindness, and strength.

The painting captures the king’s essence beyond physical appearance.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think the king felt about not having a portrait like his ancestors?
  • Why is it important to include all aspects of a person, including their differences, in a portrait?
  • How can someone's kindness and intelligence be shown in a painting?

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