- Brief overview of the story of “The Fox and the Stork”
- Explanation that it is a classic fable with a moral lesson
Characters:
- Description of the two main characters: the cunning fox and the wise stork
- Comparison of their personalities and how they interact with each other
The Story:
Once upon a time, there was a fox who invited a stork to dinner. The fox was known for being cunning and mischievous, and he wanted to play a trick on the stork. When the stork arrived at the fox’s home, the fox served a bowl of soup, but it was very shallow and the stork couldn’t eat it with her long beak.
The fox, however, was able to lap up the soup easily with his tongue, which made the stork feel embarrassed and humiliated. The stork didn’t say anything at the time, but she was determined to get her revenge.
Days later, the stork invited the fox to dinner and served soup in a tall, narrow jar with a long neck. The stork was easily able to dip her beak into the jar and enjoy the soup, while the fox was left with his nose pressed against the side of the jar, unable to eat anything.
Conclusion:
The fox realized that he had been tricked and felt ashamed of himself. He apologized to the stork and promised never to play any tricks on her again. From that day forward, the two animals remained friends, and the fox learned to appreciate the importance of treating others with respect and kindness.
Moral:
The moral of the story is that one should always treat others as they would like to be treated themselves. It’s also a warning that one should be careful not to let their own pride.
