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Congress and the People

In "Congress and the People," a simple short story with moral lessons, the impoverished populace laments their losses to successive Congresses, weeping for all that has been taken from them. An Angel observes their sorrow and learns that, despite their despair, they cling to their hope in heaven—something they believe cannot be stripped away. However, this hope is ultimately tested with the arrival of the Congress of 1889, echoing themes found in famous fables with moral teachings about resilience and faith.

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Congress and the People - Aesop's Fable illustration about hope, resilience, disillusionment
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that even in times of despair and loss, hope remains an invaluable and untouchable source of strength for the people."

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Age Group
adult
Theme
hope
resilience
disillusionment
Characters
Congress
the People
Angel

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