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The exploration of Rumple Stilt Skin provides a provocative reflection on deception, morality, and the importance of truth. While the story offers lessons about the dangers of shortsighted promises and the power inherent in knowing true names—or the truth—its ending leaves complicated feelings about justice and consequence.
This Sunday ritual of examining fairy tales illuminates how these stories carry timeless truths, even if they sometimes leave us unsatisfied or questioning. They serve as valuable cultural artifacts—stories that teach, warn, and remind us of the enduring importance of honesty and integrity.
Thanks for joining this reflection. Let’s continue to seek truth in stories—and in life.