Zach & Annie Story
When Annie's father is called for jury duty, the family vacation is put on hold. Annie is very excited about taking a trip and she doesn't understand why her father can't just postpone his jury duty. Her complaint prompts several stories up at Plato's Peak about citizenship—the civic virtue.
The Stone in the Road (Greek Myth)
The citizens in this kingdom are complaining about everything that is not right in the kingdom. They expect the king to solve all the problems. But the king wants the citizens themselves to take care of the kingdom's problems, including removing a large stone on the road. He offers a reward to the first person who removes the stone. Most of the citizens pass the stone, complaining about what a nuisance it is. Finally, a young woman tries to move the stone herself, and when she finally succeeds, she discovers a chest of gold placed there by the king.
The Story of Cincinnatus (Roman story)
Cincinnatus was a famous Roman statesman who had now retired to work on his farm. But when the warriors from the north threaten the city of Rome, Cincinnatus leaves home to help defend the country. While he is described by many as a hero, he claims he was just doing what all citizens should do.
