The Son of America

The money is a symbol of things the parents don't want.

Exposition: When Berl and his wife and son are introduced
Inciting Event: The son shows up at their house and is obviously very wealthy.
Rising Action: The son helps make bread
The son explains what it's like to live in America.
The son goes to the synagogue with his parents.
Climax: The son finds out his parents havent spent his money and didn't need any help from him.
Falling Action: The son hears his mom praying for wealth.
Resolution: Berchla, the mom recites a poem.
Protagonist: Berchla, when she prays, she makes Samuel her son realize that money isn't everything.
Antagonist: Samuel, the son, He wants to try and change the villagers life with money but finds out they don't need it.
Person versus Person
The story starts out in Lentshin, Poland, a small village where Berl and Berlcha live. They have a son, Samuel, who lives in America and is very wealthy. He sends the old couple money often but they have no use for it. Samuel shows up at their house to give them gifts and celebrate Sabbath with them. He wonders what they do with their money and after a while asks his dad. Samuel is taken to the money's hiding place and sees his parents have a small fortune. Then he hears his mom praying for wealth and wonders why, since they already are wealthy. Samuel then realizes the village needs nothing form him. They are happy and have everything they need.
Theme: Money isn't everything and there are different kinds of wealth.