Easy Stories in English The Piper of Hamelin (Beginner)
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Aug 15, 2023 A piper comes to the town of Hamelin to get rid of giant rats with his music, but the mayor refuses to pay him. The piper plays a different kind of music and leads the rats into the river. The piper strikes a deal with the mayor and leads the children of Hamelin to a mountain, causing sorrow and the disappearance of the mayor.
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Power of Music on Animals
- Music can control animals and influence behavior powerfully.
- The Piper's music led the rats out of town, showing unexpected power of art and skill.
Mayor's Trick on Payment
- The mayor refused to pay the Piper after the job was done.
- He tricked the Piper by bringing back a smaller rat to claim the contract wasn't fulfilled.
Limits of Literal Business Deals
- Business deals based strictly on literal terms can lead to conflict and cheating.
- The mayor's refusal shows how difficult trust and fairness can be in agreements.