Read this scenario:
A little girl discovers a purse filled with gold coins at the
riverbank. She returns the next day to find a fisherman
searching frantically near the water. She approaches him
and asks what he is looking for. He tells her he lost a bag
with five gold coins inside. She smiles and presents him
with the bag. He is so appreciative that he gives her one
gold coin as a reward.
What would a culture that tells this story most likely value?
A. Wealth, especially the understanding that it is easily lost
B. Hard work, especially when living off the land
C. Honesty, even in the face of personal loss
D. Adventure, even when you have to give up something costly