# The Piece of Wood That Laughed and Cried Like a Child explained — The Adventures of Pinocchio

> Chapter companion for The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi.

## What happens

Master Cherry, an old carpenter, discovers a piece of wood that speaks and cries out when he tries to work it, leading to his terror and astonishment.

## Character check-ins

### Master Cherry

The carpenter who finds the talking piece of wood and is frightened by its cries.

## Key lines

> Do not strike me so hard!

Please don't hit me so forcefully!

_The piece of wood speaks for the first time, pleading with Master Cherry._

> Oh! oh! you have hurt me!

Ouch! You've injured me!

_The wood cries out in pain after Master Cherry strikes it with the axe._

> Stop! you are tickling me all over!

Cease! You're tickling me everywhere!

_The wood laughs as Master Cherry planes it, causing him to faint from shock._

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