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A Needful War

In "A Needful War," a thought-provoking moral story, the deep-seated antipathy between the people of Madagonia and Novakatka erupts when Madagonians attack a Novakatkan vessel, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Refusing to apologize, Madagonia faces a devastating war that teaches lessons from moral stories about the consequences of hatred, ultimately leading to significant casualties and a lasting animosity that endangers Novakatkans living in Madagonia thereafter.

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A Needful War - Aesop's Fable illustration about violence, conflict, injustice
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that harboring hatred and engaging in violence can lead to devastating consequences for all involved, perpetuating a cycle of suffering and insecurity."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
story for class 7
story for class 8
Theme
violence
conflict
injustice
Characters
King of Madagonia
King of Novakatka
sailors of Novakatkan vessel
people of Madagonia
people of Novakatka

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