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Question
Join in one of the two groups. Choose one character, speak two sentences for and against it.
| I support Kaliyan because ______ |
| I oppose the rich man because ______ |
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Solution
- I support Kaliyan because he was a kind and humble man. He helped the old man by giving him shelter and food. He took the old man too. his hut and offered him food and laid a mat to sleep. His wife and children were also kind and helpful to him.
- I oppose the rich man because when the old man begged him for food, he shouted at him and chased him out of his house. He did not have any pity for the old beggar. He wasted food and did not have the heart to give it to a poor beggar.
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