Section 235
The Rose and the Amaranth explained simply
Aesop's Fables by Aesop
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A Rose and an blossomed side by side in a garden, and the Amaranth said to her neighbour, "How I envy you your beauty and your sweet scent! No wonder you are such a universal favourite." But the Rose replied with a shade of sadness in her voice, "Ah, my dear friend, I...
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A Rose and an blossomed side by side in a garden, and the
Amaranth said to her neighbour, "How I envy you your beauty and your
sweet scent! No wonder you are such a universal favourite." But the
Rose replied with a shade of sadness in her voice, "Ah, my dear
friend, I bloom but for a time: my petals soon wither and fall, and
then I die. But your flowers never fade, even if they are cut; for
they are everlasting."
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What happens here
A short fable about The Rose and The Amaranth 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 Rose: A figure in the fable whose choice helps reveal the lesson.
- The Amaranth: A figure in the fable whose choice helps reveal the lesson.
Simple story version
In simple terms, The Rose and The Amaranth face a small situation that reveals a larger lesson about behavior and consequences.