The overall message suggested in both texts is that one can determine a cause from its effects. In “The Goatherd and the Goat,” the broken horn of the Goat serves as evidence of the Goatherd's actions, illustrating how consequences can reveal the truth of what has happened. Similarly, in “Who Has Seen the Wind?”, the effects of the wind on the leaves and trees indicate its presence, despite the wind itself being invisible. Both works underscore the idea that the effects of a situation can provide insight into its cause.
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.
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One can determine a cause from its effects.
One can determine a cause from its effects.
Life is full of unexpected mysteries.
Life is full of unexpected mysteries.
It is important to be curious about the world.
It is important to be curious about the world.
Nature is a powerful force.
Nature is a powerful force.
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