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Justice and Punishment

How Just So Stories develops Justice and Punishment.

The Rhinoceros's rudeness and theft of the Parsee's cake result in a itchy, wrinkled skin as a lasting punishment, demonstrating that ill-mannered behavior leads to fitting consequences.

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How the Camel Got His Hump
The Djinn enforces a just punishment on the Camel for his idleness, turning his own 'Humph!' into a permanent hump that serves both as penalty and practical adaptation.
How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin
The Parsee's revenge serves as a form of poetic justice, teaching the Rhinoceros a lasting lesson.