A CAUTIONARY TALE

A cautionary tale is a narrative designed to warn readers of a danger or moral consequence. It typically has three parts: it states a danger, shows those disregarding the warning, and ends with the violators facing an unpleasant fate to drive the moral lesson home.

If you’ve been following closely you may already realize it’s happening. This swamp is bigger than a pool and has not yet been drained.

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