The villagers are heartbroken to see their village in ruins.
Despite working so hard, they can only blame themselves for not
working harder. They can only blame themselves for having such a
poor memory. Most villagers agree with the elders that it is their
own fault.
Let me give you a concrete example.
Years ago, each villager's family had big, shabby house with a
great view and a cool breeze.
Then the guests arrived and the elders ordered the construction of
the Visitor's Lodge.
The houses became smaller and smaller, and was filled with all
sorts of cheap, entertaining trinklets. In time, each family had a
tiny apartment packed together with thousands of other families.
They see the accomplishments of the elders tower over them.
The space was gone, the breeze was replaced by industrial smog and
there wasn't any view really. But they had their trinkets.
The elders said that their lives were getting better. The villagers
completely agreed.
