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Super cynical interpretation, but an interpretation nonetheless. A more positive view: The story is about celebrating the good (his brother/son came back!) and
by katzgrau 6y ago
Super cynical interpretation, but an interpretation nonetheless.
A more positive view: The story is about celebrating the good (his brother/son came back!) and not focusing on perceived injustices. In other words, gratitude.
- galaxyLogic 6y agoHere's my take: It's good to be good to others, we should all understand that. So when someone who didn't understand that before sees the light it is a great reason to rejoice. Now we have one more person who sees the light. The brother who stayed at home should feel the same, if indeed he too has seen the light too. But if he didn't he didn't. I think that part of the story is really simply saying yes there are people like that too who do things only to gain a reward without understanding the intrinsic value of co-operation and love.