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Wilhelm Tell: Der Apfel · Lipi. Explore Summary, Central idea, Word meanings.
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Summary
Under Austrian rule in Switzerland, the tyrannical governor Gessler places his hat on a pole in Altdorf's square and orders everyone to bow to it as a sign of obedience.
Central idea
A single arrow, aimed calmly, can move more than a thousand loud words. Classic dramas like this show how one quiet, courageous act can change an entire nation. Diese Geschichte zeigt, wie eine einzige mutige Entscheidung ganze Voelker inspirieren kann.