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Consequences of Greed and Discontent
How On a Pincushion develops 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.
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