Section 267
The Fox and the Snake explained simply
Aesop's Fables by Aesop
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A Snake, in crossing a river, was carried away by the current, but managed to wriggle on to a bundle of thorns which was floating by, and was thus carried at a great rate down-stream. A Fox caught sight of it from the bank as it went whirling along, and called out, "Gad! the p...
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A Snake, in crossing a river, was carried away by the current, but
managed to wriggle on to a bundle of thorns which was floating by, and
was thus carried at a great rate down-stream. A Fox caught sight of
it from the bank as it went whirling along, and called out, "Gad! the
passenger fits the ship!"
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What happens here
A short fable about The Fox 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 Fox: 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 Fox and The Snake face a small situation that reveals a larger lesson about behavior and consequences.