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Daily Life and Tensions within the Village
Life in the village appears harmonious at first glance. The community comes together for meals and meetings, illustrating their sense of camaraderie. However, this harmony is punctuated by the villagers' collective fear—children are taught about the dangers lurking in the woods, reinforcing the idea that outsiders are to be feared. The elders play on these fears to maintain control, instructing the villagers to respect the boundaries they’ve set.