A Down Home Meal for These Difficult Times Lesson Plan

Why do the politicians first praise the little manuscript? When and why do they change their position?

The little manuscript details the horror of the country's history and the Soviet-backed regime that oppressively ruled during the Cold War. The current politicians originially love the manuscript because they think it can be used to their advantage. They expect that by remembering how terrible the country was before they took over, the citizens will be distracted by just how long the same politicians have been in power. They believe the manuscript makes them look like saviors. However, as more people read the manuscript, they begin to write their personal accounts of...