The correct summary that describes how the middle of "The Poor Tinker and the Elves" is different from the middle of "The Bird's Message" is:
In “The Poor Tinker and the Elves,” Naoko is planning revenge against the elves. In “The Bird’s Message,” the bird is begging the queen to stay in the cage.
This response highlights a contrasting action between the two fables—one character seeks revenge, while the other is pleading.