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The Desperate Object

In "The Desperate Object," a luxurious carriage driven by Dishonest Gain encounters a frantic entity, the Consciousness of Duty Well Performed, which is desperately trying to harm itself against a wall. This classic moral story explores the theme of inner turmoil driven by guilt and responsibility, contrasting it with the superficiality of Dishonest Gain. Through this creative moral tale, young readers are invited to reflect on the deeper implications of duty and the nature of true happiness.

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The Desperate Object - Aesop's Fable illustration about dishonesty, self-destruction, duty
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Reveal Moral

"The story illustrates that true fulfillment and happiness come from a sense of duty and integrity, rather than from dishonest gains or superficial pleasures."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
story for class 7
story for class 8
Theme
dishonesty
self-destruction
duty
Characters
Dishonest Gain
Consciousness of Duty Well Performed

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