El flautista de Hamelin (Tramoya nº 2)
#2 in Tramoya Series
What’s inside...
El flautista de Hamelin es una fábula o leyenda documentada por los Hermanos Grimm que narra la historia de una misteriosa desgracia ocurrida en la ciudad de Hamelin, Alemania, el 26 de junio de 1284. Un pueblo infestado de ratas espera un milagro. Éste aparecerá en forma de flautista. Pero el alcalde no cumple el trato, lo que lleva a consecuencias inesperadas. Esta versión teatral está adaptada para los más pequeños.
Discussion points
How would you feel if you were one of the children following the Pied Piper? Why?
What do you think the Piper wanted to teach the villagers?
How important do you think it is to keep promises? Can you think of a time when it was important in your life?
What other ways could the villagers have solved their problem with the rats?
What do you think happened to the children at the end of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Enhance your child's critical thinking by asking them how they would have handled the situation differently if they were a character in the story. Encourage them to empathize with various characters to understand their motives and feelings. Discuss the moral of the story and its relevance to everyday life, helping them connect the dots between the consequences of actions and ethical values. Lastly, make the discussion enjoyable and creative, possibly reenacting parts of the book or imagining alternate endings together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of keeping promises
Explanation: In 'El flautista de Hamelin', the town fails to keep its promise to pay the Pied Piper for ridding the town of rats, leading to consequences.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of fulfilling commitments in their daily interactions with friends and family, promoting trustworthiness.
Example Lesson: Consequences of greed
Explanation: The story demonstrates how the town's refusal to pay the Piper, driven by greed, ultimately brings about a greater loss, as the Piper leads their children away.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to consider the long-term effects of being greedy and to value fairness and generosity.
Example Lesson: Responsibility for communal welfare
Explanation: The town's initial problem with rats and the collective decision to hire the Piper show the importance of community collaboration in solving problems.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to participate actively in shared duties at home, in school, and within their community, understanding their role in communal health and safety.
Example Lesson: The impact of music and art
Explanation: The Pied Piper uses his flute music to lead the rats, and later the children, demonstrating the powerful influence of the arts.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore and appreciate different forms of art and music, recognizing their ability to communicate emotions and stories.