Question

At one time the Fox and the Stork were on visiting terms and seemed very good friends. So the Fox invited the Stork to dinner, and for a joke put nothing before her but some soup in a very shallow dish. This the Fox could easily lap up, but the Stork could only wet the end of her long bill in it and left the meal as hungry as when she began. "I am sorry," said the Fox, "the soup is not to your liking."
"Pray do not apologize," said the Stork. "I hope you will return this visit and come and dine with me soon." So a day was appointed when the Fox should visit the Stork; but when they were seated at table all that was for their dinner was contained in a very long-necked jar with a narrow mouth, in which the Fox could not insert his snout, so all he could manage to do was to lick the outside of the jar.

Write a paragraph identifying and explaining the theme present in this passage and how it relates to any universal themes.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The primary theme present in this passage is the consequences of one's actions. The Fox played a joke on the Stork by serving soup in a shallow dish, which the Stork could not eat. However, when the tables were turned, and it was the Fox's turn to eat, he could not get to the food in the long-necked jar. The moral of the story is that one should not be cruel to others as they may face similar consequences in return. This theme is universal and found across cultures, emphasizing the importance of treating others with kindness and respect. It encourages readers to be mindful of their words and actions and to consider the impact they may have on others.