Question

Why did the king ride down the thoroughfare and what was the result?​

Answer 1

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The king rode down the thoroughfare to edify spectators there. Since the arch was built too low, he lost his crown under it. A frown appeared on his mild face and he called it a disgrace.

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Answer 2

The king rode along the thoroughfare to edify crowds there. He lost his crown under the arch because it was constructed too low.

• By this poetry, Vikram Seth mocks those in positions of authority. He has amusingly put up the argument that as long as people can live in peace, liberty, and decency it doesn't matter who the king, ruler or head of state is.
• This story is about a small city called Melon City where a peace-loving king rule. The king announces that an arch will be built across the street for public education. The king passed underneath the arch after it was finished and his crown dropped. In addition, he felt enraged and desired to hang them as punishment for the chief builder for  putting the arch so low.
• As a result, the soldiers bring in the builder to be hanged after setting up the gallows. Builder fell on his keens and asked for compassion. He added that the workers were to be blamed. The king then pardons the builder and orders the execution of the workers. The executioners begged the monarch not to hang them and blamed the mason for providing the wrong size block.

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