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Read the fable “The Goatherd and the Goat” and the poem “Who Has Seen the Wind?” by Christina Rossetti. What overall message is suggested in both texts? The Goatherd and the Goat A Goat strayed away from the flock, tempted by a patch of clover. The Goatherd tried to call it back, but in vain. It would not obey him. Then he picked up a stone and threw it, breaking the Goat's horn. The Goatherd was frightened. "Do not tell the master," he begged the Goat. "No," said the Goat, "that broken horn can speak for itself!" Who Has Seen the Wind? Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you. But when the leaves hang trembling, The wind is passing through. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I. But when the trees bow down their heads, The wind is passing by. (1 point) Responses Life is full of unexpected mysteries. Life is full of unexpected mysteries. One can determine a cause from its effects. One can determine a cause from its effects. Nature is a powerful force. Nature is a powerful force. It is important to be curious about the world. It is important to be curious about the world. Skip to navigation

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The overall message suggested in both texts is that "one can determine a cause from its effects." In "The Goatherd and the Goat," the Goatherd's action of throwing the stone leads to a visible consequence—the broken horn of the goat—which serves as evidence of his wrongdoing. Similarly, in "Who Has Seen the Wind?" the presence of the wind is inferred through its effects on nature, such as trembling leaves and bowed trees. Both works emphasize the idea that while certain phenomena may not be directly seen, their consequences can reveal their existence and significance.