Chapter Overview
‘Little Girl Wiser Than Men’ by Leo Tolstoy is a short moral story set during the festival of Easter. It highlights how a petty quarrel among adults escalates into conflict while children, unaffected by ego and anger, quickly forgive and resume playing. The story conveys a powerful message about human behavior, pride, and the contrasting innocence of children, urging adults to reflect on their own actions.Important Keywords
- Easter: A Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, setting the backdrop for the story.
- Forgiveness: The act of letting go of anger and resentment, shown by the children.
- Innocence: The purity and simplicity of children's thoughts and emotions.
- Pride: A sense of self-importance that leads to the adult conflict in the story.
- Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, embodied by the children.
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