Once in a distant village, a widow and her son Jack resided. The widow, burdened by their poverty, decided it was time to part with their only possession—a cow. She instructed Jack to take the cow to the market and sell it. Along the way, Jack encountered a peculiar man who expressed his interest in purchasing the cow. Curious, Jack inquired, “What will you offer in exchange for my cow?” The man replied, “I shall grant you five magical beans!” Enticed by the prospect of magic, Jack exchanged the cow for the beans, unaware of the consequences that awaited him.]
Returning home, Jack’s mother was furious upon learning of his exchange. Disappointed, she exclaimed, “You foolish boy! You have given away our cow for a handful of worthless beans!” In her anger, she cast the beans out of the window, leaving Jack forlorn and without supper.
The following morning, as Jack peered out of his window, he was astonished to discover an enormous beanstalk sprouting from the very spot where the beans had landed. Driven by curiosity, he embarked on a daring climb up the towering beanstalk, ascending into the heavens until he reached a majestic kingdom floating in the sky. In this ethereal realm, a colossal giant and his wife resided.
Entering their abode, Jack stumbled upon the giant’s wife in the kitchen. With a pleading tone, he requested, “Kind lady, might you offer me something to appease my hunger? I am famished!” Moved by compassion, the giant’s wife provided him with bread and milk.
While Jack was partaking in his impromptu meal, the giant returned home, emanating an intimidating aura. Fearing for his life, Jack swiftly concealed himself. The giant bellowed, “Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman! Whether alive or dead, I shall grind his bones to make my bread!” Reassuringly, the wife declared, “There is no boy present.” The giant consumed his food and retreated to his room, where he meticulously counted and stored his sacks of gold coins. Eventually, he succumbed to sleep.
Under the cover of night, Jack emerged from his hiding place, seized one sack of gold coins, and descended the beanstalk. Joyfully, he bestowed the coins upon his mother, bringing her immense delight and granting them a life of comfort for a while.
Driven by his newfound fortune, Jack ventured to the giant’s dwelling once more, scaling the towering beanstalk. Seeking sustenance, he beseeched the giant’s wife for food. Alas, as Jack was enjoying his meal, the giant returned once again. Startled, Jack hastily took refuge beneath the bed. The giant’s voice reverberated, “Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman! Whether alive or dead, I shall grind his bones to make my bread!” Dismissing her husband’s suspicions, the wife asserted, “No boy lurks within these walls.”
Oblivious to Jack’s presence, the giant savored his food before retiring to his quarters. It was there that he unveiled a magical hen, commanding it to lay a golden egg. As the giant succumbed to slumber, Jack seized the hen and descended the beanstalk, presenting his mother with yet another remarkable treasure.
Days later, Jack’s insatiable curiosity impelled him to ascend the beanstalk once more, ascending to the giant’s domain. Once again, he appealed to the giant’s wife for sustenance, and once again, she offered him bread and milk. However, Jack’s respite was abruptly disrupted by the giant’s homecoming. “Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman! Whether alive or dead, I shall grind his bones to make my bread!” roared the giant. Unyielding, the wife adamantly denied the giant’s suspicions. The giant possessed a magical harp capable of enchanting melodies. While the giant slumbered, Jack seized the harp, preparing to make his escape.
Unexpectedly, the magical harp cried out, “Help, master! A boy is attempting to steal me!” Awakened by the commotion, the giant caught sight of Jack clutching the harp. Consumed by rage, he pursued Jack down the beanstalk. Yet, Jack’s agility outmatched the giant’s speed. Swiftly reaching his house, Jack retrieved an axe and commenced severing the beanstalk. The colossal giant plummeted to his demise.
With the giant vanquished, Jack and his mother found themselves adorned with wealth beyond measure. Their days were filled with unbounded joy and prosperity, as they lived harmoniously for the remainder of their lives, basking in the glow of their newfound fortune.