Kirimini was not only mean, but also very selfish and greedy. His unkind gesture made everyone despise him in spite of his great wealth. No wonder he was given the name the wealthy miser. His greatest undoing was the poisoning of thewater that was used by everyone in the island. And this led him into several years of strange life. LESSON'S TO BE LEARNT Poisoning is a very selfish, greedy, and dangerous way of fishing. Those who do not show love to their neighbours are always not loved in return. It is not good to be greedy, selfish, and mean."