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Question
Thinking about the Poem
Is this a true story? Which part of this poem do you feel is the most important?
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Solution
No, this not a true story; it is a legend.
I feel that the point in the story where the old lady is changed into a woodpecker is the most important. This is because the punishment meted out to the lady teaches us the value of generosity and charity.
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