Many years later, the Emperor became very ill. He wanted to know which of the three princes would be the ideal successor. So he
asked his sons, you were to be changed into a bird what kind of bird
would you like to be? First Prince: 4 would like to be hawk, brave and
strong. a bird of war. Second Prince: "I would like to be an eagle, king
of the birds and feared by all birds. Youngest Prince: "I would like to
be a starting-a plain and common bird but kind and good. It does not
make others tremble with fear when they see it
He is the ideal heir to the throne, a ruler that would know
how to be kind and just to the people, a sovereign who will inspire
love among his subjects, and not fear. The two other princes yeam
only for power and the ambition to rule whispered by the old
minster to the Emperor's ear.
Not long afterwards, the youngest prince was chosen by
the Emperor as his heir. Like his father, he was loved by his people
because he ruled wisely and well
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1. What was the problem of the emperor aside from his poor health condition?
2. What was the reason of the king in choosing his youngest son as his heir?
3. Was the king right in his decision? tes
4. If you were the king, whom would you choose as your heir?
5. What is the overall message of the text?​