In this fable, the strange being is the child that tells the smug community that the emperor has no clothes on. Of course everyone is aware of the fact, but the child is the catalyst that causes the reaction of exposed awareness. The child is simply exposing the obvious truth. ... Trescott defended his efforts and all of his efforts concerning Henry in the story with the short phrase "He saved my boy." ... His short story "The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg" showed his ability to expose the negativity of human frailty, but at the same time make it funny. ...

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• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School