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What is the overall message for this story??
Barbara That men have all the power and women exist solely to be exploited.


Sorry, but I don't believe Silverstein ever meant for this book to be taken as a t…more
That men have all the power and women exist solely to be exploited.


Sorry, but I don't believe Silverstein ever meant for this book to be taken as a treatise on love. (less)
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