Talk:The Old Man and Death
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Misinterpretation
[edit]The article states that: Originally, however, the old man's request was for Death to carry the sticks for him.
This seems like a pretty flagrant misinterpretation of the fable. Actually, his request was to be released from the intolerable burden of his miserable life (i.e., death would be a welcome improvement). When Death actually appears, the old man quickly changes his mind and scrambles to put Death to another task. The point is: Be careful what you wish for. -- Cl3phact0 (talk) 10:50, 25 April 2024 (UTC)