Holding a Grudge
While it would have been easier for Oliver to hold a grudge because of all the grief his neighbor had caused him, he maintained his neighborly attitude. His goal had been achieved, and he understood that holding a grudge wouldn’t serve him well even if his neighbor did deserve it.
Holding A Grudge
Lessons Were Learned
We might not understand the exact relationship between Oliver and his neighbor today. However, one thing is clear from this story, and this is the importance of standing up for yourself in a respective and peaceful manner, just as Oliver did.
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Lessons Were Learned