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Which story does Mr. Lamb tell Derry and why?
Which story does Mr. Lamb tell Derry and why?
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Emphasize the moral lesson taught by Mr. Lamb in the story.
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Mr. Lamb tells Derry the story of a man who was afraid of everything but was eventually killed by a beehive. He uses this story to teach Derry an important lesson—that fear should not control one’s life. Mr. Lamb encourages Derry to embrace life with confidence and to focus on his abilities rather than his physical appearance. The story helps Derry realize that fear and isolation only hinder personal growth and happiness.
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