In English / Senior High School | 2024-09-04

The Cruel EmperorIn an ancient kingdom of Mexico, there once lived a cruel emperor. Hedemanded heavy taxes from the people. He sent to jail or killed those who offendedhim. He ordered people to bow before him.hunt in any forests in the kingdom. And the king spied on people who would disobeyThe king loved hunting very much. He ordered that no one would cut wood, orhim.One day, he put on his beggar's disguise. He went to the forest hoping to findan offender. He saw a young boy gathering dry small sticks outside the forest."What are those dry sticks?" asked the emperor."Firewood to cook our meals," replied Temo."Ha! Ha! Ha! What heat would those small sticks give? Why don't you go to theemperor's forest and gather firewood there?" teased the emperor. Temo looked at thebeggar. He was sad."Our emperor is a very cruel man. He loves making life miserable for his people.I am so sad for him. He does not know that whoever does evil will be taken by evil,"The young boy took his bundle of sticks and left.The emperor was bothered. What does he really get from his cruelty? His peopleare afraid of him. He has nobody to talk to. He eats his meals alone. Whenever he goesaround his palace, servants run away. He envies his prime minister. People greet andsmile at him. People are happy when the Prime Minister is around.Most of all, the emperor was afraid. When would evil overtake him?ACTIVITY 1Answer the following questions.1. What is the setting of the story?2. Who are the characters in the story?3. Why was the emperor called a cruel emperor?4. Why did the emperor have to disguise before going to the forest?5. What happened to him in the forest?​

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