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The Astronomer

In this inspirational short story with a moral, an astronomer becomes so absorbed in stargazing that he neglects his immediate surroundings and falls into a deep well. As he cries for help, a neighbor reminds him of the irony in his quest for knowledge about the heavens while ignoring the dangers on earth. This tale serves as a valuable lesson for young readers about the importance of being aware of one’s present circumstances amidst the pursuit of lofty ideals.

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The Astronomer - Aesop's Fable illustration about curiosity, awareness, humility
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that one should not become so absorbed in lofty pursuits that they neglect their immediate surroundings and practical realities."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 3
story for class 4
story for class 5
story for class 6
Theme
curiosity
awareness
humility
Characters
Astronomer
Neighbor

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