A Man travelling in a desert met a Woman.
"Who art thou?" asked the Man, "and why dost thou dwell in this dreadful place?"
"My name," replied the Woman, "is Truth; and I live in the desert in order to be near my worshippers when they are driven from among their fellows. They all come, sooner or later."
"Well," said the Man, looking about, "the country doesn't seem to be very thickly settled here."
What is he mocking?
Few people dare speak the truth, so Truth lives nearly alone in the desert.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think Truth chooses to live in solitude?
- How does the setting of the desert enhance the story's message?
- Application/Reflection (10 min): Have students write a short paragraph reflecting on a time they sought truth in their own lives. How does this connect to the story? What challenges did they face?
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