The Donkey, the Elephant, and the Goat at a Public Meeting

"The Donkey, the Elephant, and the Goat at a Public Meeting" by Jack Preston is a funny play that uses animals to talk about early 20th-century politics and problems in society. The donkey and the elephant stand for the Democratic and Republican parties, arguing about who's better, while the goat speaks up for the farmers and workers. The play shows these animals at a meeting, with the elephant bragging and the donkey fighting back, as the goat points out what's wrong and asks for help for regular people. The writer uses clever words and rhymes to make fun of politics, push for workers' rights, and show how silly political fights can be when everyone should be working together to solve problems. The play closes with a positive message, saying it’s important to laugh and stay strong even when things are tough.