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Justify the title of the poem.
The title of ‘The Tale of Melon City’ is quite logical. The city is ruled by a whimsical and idiotic king. He is ironically called ‘just’ and ‘placid’. Actually, he is neither. His substitute is a melon. It doesn’t make any difference to the people. Being ruled by a melon king or the idiotic king amounts to the same thing.
Describe the mishap that took place as the king rode under the roof.
How did the incident affect the ‘placid’ king?
How did the chief of builders save himself ?
How did the workmen convince the king of their innocence? On who did they shift the responsibility?
Who did the masons blame for the mishap? And how did the architect defend himself?
Why did the king call the issue “a tricky thing”?
What did ‘the wisest man’ counsel?
How was the ridiculous act of hanging the arch avoided?
Why was the crowd restless?
What light does the whole incident throw on the nature and mood of the mob?
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