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The Good Government

In "The Good Government," a moral-based storytelling piece, a Republican Form of Government extols the virtues of democracy and freedom to a Sovereign State, which counters with complaints about its corrupt public servants, oppressive taxes, and disordered affairs. Despite the State's frustrations, the Republican government dismisses these issues, suggesting that the mere celebration of independence is enough to justify its existence. This short story serves as a value-based moral story, illustrating the disconnect between ideals and realities in governance.

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The Good Government - Aesop's Fable illustration about corruption, disillusionment, the disparity between ideals and reality
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"The story illustrates that the ideal of a good government may be overshadowed by its failure to address the real issues and corruption within its system, highlighting the gap between rhetoric and reality."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
story for class 7
story for class 8
Theme
corruption
disillusionment
the disparity between ideals and reality
Characters
Republican Form of Government
Sovereign State

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