Consequences of Greed and Discontent

The villagers' greed for cheap shoes from the old peddlar brings famine, fever, and the disappearance of children, illustrating how discontent and disloyalty lead to communal ruin.

The Sunbeam's discontent with his solitary existence leads to his tragic end.

The villagers' greed for cheap shoes leads to the ruin of Ralph, the spread of fever, and the disappearance of children.

The Queen's unwillingness to share even a little of her hair brings about the curse and her downfall.