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Question: Ruskin was one of the leaders of a movement called Christian Socialism: the idea that to be a good Christian one had to follow the ways and actions of Jesus while he was still alive, rather than worship him after he died as someone who died for our sins. Jesus took care of the sick, poor, orphans, and widows. He spoke against the rich and powerful and preached love. That is what the Christian Socialists believed Christianity was all about. How does Gluck represent Christian Socialism in the story? In the Capitalism video, you learned that Ruskin thought it was not only important how one makes money, but also how one spends it. Think of the symbolism of the holy water. How does each brother get it, how do they each use it and what kind of water is actually holy? How does the river turn to gold? How can you connect these to Ruskin's critique of capitalism? Also, part of being a good Christian for Christian Socialists means protecting God's creation-the earth. In what ways can this tale be read as an environmental story? Use specific examples from the fairy tale