The Moral of The Story

Another statement in Table for Two by Amor Towles gave me pause for thinking. In Finnegan it was said, “Every story has a moral, Doherty used to say, but most have more than two.” As I pondered this, I realized that while every story may have a lesson or moral to be learned, some stories may have multiple morals or lessons that can be taken away from them. This just highlights the complexity and depth of stories and the various ways in which they can be and understood. The moral(s) of the story enable us to visualize ideals. We need context as well as content. The best morals of stories are evocative and elicit emotion.

The leadership story of Abraham Lincoln is one such story with multiple morals. One moral that can be drawn from his leadership is perseverance in the face of adversity, as he overcame numerous challenges throughout his life. Another moral could be the importance of honesty and integrity, as Lincoln was known for his honesty and ethical behavior. Additionally, his ability to unite a divided nation serves as a moral of diplomacy and compromise in leadership.

Great stories convey multiple meanings and make complex ideas understandable. There is power in the story.

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