In the three stories, “The Golden Touch”, “In La Rinconada”, and “The Necklace” people showed examples of wanting more than they need. They lost sight of what was important. When their lives began to spin out of control it became unhealthy. They became obsessed with material goods. The expected more than what they needed. In “The Golden Touch” Midas begged for the golden touch. When he received the golden touch, he couldn’t even eat or drink. Everything he touched turned to gold. He wasn’t able to touch his daughter, or hug her. The elf even warned him that it was be a curse to him. Then he wanted the curse reversed, so he had to give the elf all of his belongings. In “La Rinconada” corporations took advantage of the people. They worked
