Section 270
The Partridge and the Fowler explained simply
Aesop's Fables by Aesop
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A caught a in his nets, and was just about to wring its neck when it made a piteous appeal to him to spare its life and said, "Do not kill me, but let me live and I will repay you for your kindness by decoying other partridges into your nets." "No," said the F...
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A caught a in his nets, and was just about to wring
its neck when it made a piteous appeal to him to spare its life and
said, "Do not kill me, but let me live and I will repay you for your
kindness by decoying other partridges into your nets." "No," said the
Fowler, "I will not spare you. I was going to kill you anyhow, and
after that treacherous speech you thoroughly deserve your fate."
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What happens here
A short fable about The Partridge and The Fowler 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 Partridge: A figure in the fable whose choice helps reveal the lesson.
- The Fowler: A figure in the fable whose choice helps reveal the lesson.
Simple story version
In simple terms, The Partridge and The Fowler face a small situation that reveals a larger lesson about behavior and consequences.