<u>Answer:</u>
The answer is option ‘D’. He wondered who would help him. Not the people of Tendella, for he had insulted and mistreated them, and they would have nothing to do with him.
<u>Explanation:</u>
Both the stories written by two different writers- the former by Angeline Teo and the latter by Fanny E. Coe underline the idea that selfishness , self-love and greed lead to nothing but misery.
To be a genuine human being one must learn to give. Only then can returns be expected. As you sow , so shall you reap. The results of one’s actions are to be borne by self.
Kaddo had enough corn which he ate himself and even though he knew he could spare enough to give to the people of his town, he decided to build a wall of flour instead. When he was struck by misfortune, he knew he could not ask the town folks to help him. When he got help from a someone outside his town , instead of planting the corn , he ate all of it . Eventually, he died of hunger.
Prince Harweda was so brought up that he was occupied with ‘self’ . Selfishness was his flaw. At the age of five , his parents sought help from the fairy god-mother who made him realize the fruits of care, compassion and affection towards other beings. He ended up being a great King.
The last option sums up the theme inherent in both the stories though the characters and the plot are different. If you help others, you will be blessed too otherwise be prepared for unpleasant consequences.
