Story at-a-glance
- This story was inspired by the Soviet dissidents who often managed to convey their messages by using the genre of children’s tales
- It’s fiction — but it tells us about the real world that we are living in today
- Power-hungry individuals have a million tricks up their sleeves, at all times — but without our compliance, their power is short-lived
- Together, we can stand up for our dignity and expel the tricksters from our lives
- It may feel dark today — but this darkness will end, and in order for it to end in due time, our work to expel it needs to be done now and every day, until we win
This story was inspired by the work of the Soviet dissident writers and film makers who often managed to convey their messages by using the genre of children’s tales.
“The Plague, the Plague! Beware of the Plague”
Once upon a time, in a fictional far-away kingdom, the authorities announced a big plague. King’s messengers on horses and in beaked masks, were sent to every town and every village, demanding that the citizens drop whatever they were doing and go back home. Continue reading “The Sorcerer and the Plague: A Children’s Tale”