Changingelf In 'The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg'

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Essay Changing yourself isn't always good
Have you ever heard of the story The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg by Nicky Grischotti and the story of The Vain JackDaw by Rob John. Well if you didn't I will tell you that they have similar it’s about the theme they both show that the theme is changing isn't always a good thing .
First I am genna tell you about the Vain JackDaw. It starts out with a competition for the king and queen to decide which bird is the most beautifulest bird in the land,And when the Vain JackDaw heard about it changed himself completely but another bird said you don't have a chance but the Vain JackDaw said “ I

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