The Apes and the Two Travelers
In "The Apes and the Two Travelers," two men—a truthful one and a liar—are captured by an Ape king who seeks their opinions. The liar flatters the king and is rewarded, while the truthful man calls the king and his court mere apes, leading to his punishment. This educational moral story highlights the humorous yet poignant lessons from moral stories about the consequences of truth and deception in the face of authority.
Reveal Moral
"The story illustrates that flattery, even when dishonest, may be rewarded, while speaking the truth can lead to dire consequences in the presence of those who cannot accept it."
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Quick Facts
- Age Group
- kidschildrenstory for class 2story for class 3story for class 4story for class 5
- Theme
- truth vs. deceptionthe consequences of honestythe nature of power and flattery
- Characters
- Two TravelersLying TravelerTruthful TravelerKing of the ApesApes
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