Question

The wealthy king and the queen had cast out the poor and hungry beggar. what insight does the poem reveal about human nature through this situation.​ Story name : The ballad of semerwater
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Answer 1

In this question, we are asked to talk about the insight that the poem reveals.

• At a time when the starving and exhausted beggar was close to passing out from hunger, the wealthy king and queen had sent him out.
• However, a commoner had without hesitation given his oatcake and ale to the beggar.
• These tales demonstrate how materialistic nature and humanity are.
• The more one has, the less one shares, but those who live modestly are willing to be giving despite limited means.
• Such myths catch on and are passed down from generation to generation as a warning to share and be kind with our resources so that we do not offend even a starving person.
• This poem may serve as a gentle reminder that, contrary to popular belief, human relationships are more important and valuable than material possessions.

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