Question

what message does the poet want to convey in lesson the tale of melon city
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Answer 1

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the important message is that state is made by the wise decision of the people and its king, not by the overconfidence of the ruler. In "The Tale of Melon City" , Vikram Seth lampoons' the eccentric and idiotic governance that is thrust on people sometimes.