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The Bear and the Fox

In the short fable "The Bear and the Fox," a boastful Bear claims to be the most philanthropic animal, asserting he respects humans so greatly that he won't even touch their dead bodies. The clever Fox counters this claim, suggesting it would be far more virtuous for the Bear to eat the dead rather than prey on the living. This well-known moral story highlights the true nature of philanthropy in a humorous and thought-provoking manner.

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The Bear and the Fox - Aesop's Fable illustration about hypocrisy, pride, irony
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"True kindness is demonstrated through actions, not mere words or boasts."

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Theme
hypocrisy
pride
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Characters
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