Question

Read the Fable the fox and the stork by aesop to complete the activity. At one time the fox and The stork were on visiting terms and seem to be good friends. So the fox invited the stork to dinner and for a joke but nothing before her put some soup in a very shallow dish. This the fox could easily lap up but the store could only wet the end of her long bill and left to the meal as hungry as when she began. "I'm sorry" said the fox "the soup is not to your liking?" "Ray, do not apologize", said the stork "I hope you will return this visit and come dine with me soon." So as day was appointed with the fox should visit the store. But when they seated at the table was for their dinner contained in a very long neck jar with a narrow mouth in which the fox could not insert his snout. So all he can manage to do was lick the outside of the jar. In three to five sentences, identify and explain the theme present in this passage and how it relates to any universal themes

Answer 1

The theme present in this fable is that of reciprocity and treating others as you would like to be treated. The fox plays a trick on the stork by serving soup in a shallow dish that only he can easily eat from, but then the stork returns the favor by serving food in a jar that only she can access easily. This relates to the universal theme of treating others with kindness and respect, as well as the idea that actions have consequences. In this case, the fox's selfish actions result in him not being able to enjoy the meal, while the stork's kind actions lead to a more fair and enjoyable dining experience for both of them.