What Do You Think? (page 149)

3.Do you think story is trying to teach a lesson? I f yes, what do you think the lesson is?
 Of course, the story is trying to teach a lesson. Among these are an unusual thing to do if we think it can be done. It happens because of the mind set. For example, Hodja imagined that the warmth of the light helped warm the blood flowing through his cold body. Indirectly, that occur automatically even if not reality. Second, let's not insult the ability of others. We do not assume the person look weak can not to do extraordinary thing. For example, Hodja's friends do not beleive the ability of Hodja that can withstand the cold outside the house without using any that can warm up until he prove it. Third, do not be so arrogant and proud with the strenght and intelligence that we have. This attitude will cause friends do not like make friend with us. Based of this story, Hodja proudly talks about his prowess to his friends.