What is the lesson of Haddawy's "'Ali Baba and the 40 Theives"?

Thinking about our notes from class on Wednesday and our reading of the story's end, what is the more interesting, less obvious meaning of this morality tale? Your response should be 1-2 paragraphs long, and should cite the text directly. Tone should be formal. You need not refer to Campbell or Jung directly, but your response should reflect your understanding of their work.

Due by class, on Friday, 4/29.

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