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The Legislator and the Citizen

In this humorous moral story, an ex-Legislator seeks a recommendation from a Most Respectable Citizen for the position of Commissioner of Shrimps and Crabs, despite his notorious past of selling influence. Initially outraged, the citizen ultimately agrees to help, crafting a witty letter that highlights the irony of political corruption and emphasizes that an honest man should only "swap" influence rather than sell it. This timeless moral tale offers a valuable lesson on integrity, making it an engaging choice for kids' moral stories.

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The Legislator and the Citizen - Aesop's Fable illustration about corruption, integrity, hypocrisy
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that integrity cannot be compromised, and one who has engaged in corruption is unworthy of trust and support."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
story for class 7
story for class 8
Theme
corruption
integrity
hypocrisy
Characters
Ex-Legislator
Most Respectable Citizen
Governor
Commissioner of Shrimps and Crabs
water-front population
Coroner
demon

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