The archetype of the cruel tyrant, exemplified by Dionysius, affects the story because
Damon and Pythias is a Greek legend that tells the story of two friends who believe in truth, honesty, and loyalty. When faced to dead by the tyrant Dionysius, they don't doubt to maintain their principles and to be loyal to each other.
He uses humor, as conveyed with the multitude of colors
Standing water is not good for the environment so it needs to be vanished and shall no longer be around humans or animals that can catch the deadly disease malaria !
I would go with nature because thats what it sounds like to me hope this helps<span />
