Section 232
The Crow and the Snake explained simply
Aesop's Fables by Aesop
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A hungry Crow spied a Snake lying asleep in a sunny spot, and, picking it up in his claws, he was carrying it off to a place where he could make a meal of it without being disturbed, when the Snake reared its head and bit him. It was a poisonous Snake, and the bite was fatal,...
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A hungry Crow spied a Snake lying asleep in a sunny spot, and, picking
it up in his claws, he was carrying it off to a place where he could
make a meal of it without being disturbed, when the Snake reared its
head and bit him. It was a poisonous Snake, and the bite was fatal,
and the dying Crow said, "What a cruel fate is mine! I thought I had
made a lucky find, and it has cost me my life!"
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What happens here
A short fable about The Crow and The Snake shows how choices, assumptions, or desires can lead to consequences.
Why this scene matters
This fable matters because it turns a common human habit into a short lesson about judgment and consequences.
Characters in this scene
- The Crow: A figure in the fable whose choice helps reveal the lesson.
- The Snake: A figure in the fable whose choice helps reveal the lesson.
Simple story version
In simple terms, The Crow and The Snake face a small situation that reveals a larger lesson about behavior and consequences.