What kind of puppets were used in the show (e.g., king, lion, bird)? What do you think the puppets were made of?
Puppets in shows can represent various characters such as kings, animals like lions and birds, or human figures. They can be made from diverse materials including socks, spoons, forks, slippers, balls, vegetables like potatoes, leaves, cardboard, cloth, paper, bamboo, husk, and other locally available materials. The choice of material depends on the type of puppet and the character being represented.
Explanation
The chapter describes various types of puppets including sock puppets, spoon and fork puppets, slipper/shoe puppets, ball puppets, vegetable puppets, leaf puppets, and cardboard puppets. Each type uses different materials as shown in Figures 5.7 to 5.13.