The parts of the story that show that Taro is thoughtful, hardworking, and also wise are-

● Though he worked very hard, he earned very little money. This made him sad, for he was a thoughtful son and wanted to give his old parents everything they needed.

● ‘How do I get a little saké for my poor old father?’ He decided to work harder than before.

● he began to chop even faster, thinking of the extra money he must earn to buy the saké to warm the old man’s bones.

● Taro quickly filled the pitcher he had with him and hurried home.

● Next morning, Taro started for work even earlier than the morning before.

● Taro hadbeen wise enough to slip behind a rock when he saw how things were going. He was nowhere to be found.