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What time is the shepherd on CBC 2020?

To hear The Shepherd, tune in to CBC Radio 1 on Friday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. (7 p.m. in Newfoundland) stream it live on the CBC Listen page or the CBC Listen app, or listen in the player at the top of this story.

Is the shepherd a true story?

Many have speculated references to preexisting RAF folklore. While Forsyth is a former RAF pilot and could have heard and adapted such a story (either with or without the intent to do so) no references or anecdotal evidence have been put forward to support such claims.

How did the king reward The Shepherd?

Ans: The king was greatly pleased with the shepherd’s gentleness and intelligence. So he appointed him the governor of a small district. Later on, the king rewarded the shepherd for his honesty, humility and wisdom. He made the shepherd the governor of a much bigger district.

What did the new governor carry with him always?

The new governor did carry an iron chest with him all the time. So, one day, the new governor was summoned to the palace. He came riding on his camel, and to everyone’s delight, the famous iron chest was there fastened securely behind him on the camel’s back.

What is the iron chest contain?

(i) The iron chest contained an old blanket. (ii) The shepherd said that the old blanket was the only treasure he had. It was his oldest friend. It would still protect him if at any time the king would take away his new cloaks.

What is the moral of the story the shepherds treasure?

The message in the story is that wisdom, humility and honesty are attributes to great ethical behavior and a person who possesses them is bound to be recognized for them in life, sooner or later.

Why did the waterfall give Taro sake and other water?

The waterfall give Taro saké and others water because he was a thoughtful son who honoured and obeyed his parents always and worked very hard to give them everything they needed while others were greedy. The villagers want to drown Taro because they thought that he had tricked them by telling that stream gives saké.

Why did the shepherd always carry iron chest?

The iron chest did not contain gold, silver or jewels but an old blanket. The shepherd carried the blanket with him always because it was his oldest friend and would protect him if at any time his Majesty decided to take away his new clothes.

Who became jealous of the new governor?

Answer: The people loved and honoured the shepherd (governor) for his wisdom, sympathy and goodness. His fame as a fair and wise governor soon spread throughout the country. Therefore, the other governors grew jealous of him.

Why the other governors were jealous of the shepherd?

Ans: The other governors grew jealous of the shepherd because although he rose to power and dignity, he remained as humble as ever. People loved and honoured him for his wisdom, sympathy and goodness and his fame as a fair and wise governor soon spread throughout the country.

Where had the farmer’s wife gone?

Ans: The farmer’s wife had gone to the market. She left the baby to the care of her pet, the friendly mongoose.