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The Archer and the Eagle

A fable by Ambrose Bierce

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An eagle is shot and dies.

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The Archer and the Eagle

An Eagle mortally wounded by an Archer was greatly comforted to observe that the arrow was feathered with one of his own quills.

"I should have felt bad, indeed," he said, "to think that any other eagle had a hand in this."

What is he mocking?
Clannish people take comfort in being ruined, provided one of their own did it.

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Discussion questions

  1. What emotions does the Eagle experience upon discovering the source of its injury?
  2. How can betrayal from someone close to us impact our perspective on trust?
  3. In what ways can we learn from the Eagle's experience to navigate our own relationships?

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Good night.

Tomorrow night: The Traveler and Fortune