Riddle about revenge

[Lois]

 

In one city, a respected man was publicly and mortally insulted by the wife of a poor man. A few days later, she died under strange circumstances. The respected man, knowing that the poor man had no money for a coffin, sent him a coffin from his own funds for the woman’s funeral.
Should the poor man see this as a subtle act of revenge, or rather consider it a great gift?

[BigSkyDiamond]

Since he was a "respected man," the coffin may have been sent to preserve the dignity of the poor man, and provide a respectful burial.  It could show he does not hold a grudge regarding the insult.  

 

Edited 15 hours ago by BigSkyDiamond

[Lairg]

Sometimes there are more actors involved than seen from the human perspective

 

 

 

 

[BigSkyDiamond]

a. if the "respected" man took revenge for the public insult by killing her, then he is not a "respected" man.

 

b. he could be giving the coffin to a poor family so as to "appear charitable."  It could be one of the reasons he is described as "respected" because he publicly gives charity.

 

c. if he were to give the coffin anonymously it would be a greater act of charity because then it is not to garner public accolades.

 

Edited 12 hours ago by BigSkyDiamond

[Nungali]

I would say a lot more information was needed  -   that the man himself might have  , eg. regarding the nature of the insult and reason for it  , the history and relationship of those concerned .  ....  

 

I'd leave the  choice up to him  as what he  ' should '   do . 

 

 

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Edited 9 hours ago by Nungali