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The Birdcatcher the Partridge and the Cock

In "The Birdcatcher the Partridge and the Cock," a birdcatcher faces a moral dilemma when he must choose between a pleading tamed partridge and a young cock for dinner. Both birds highlight their unique contributions to his life, but ultimately, the birdcatcher's necessity for food trumps compassion, illustrating a thought-provoking moral about the conflicts between survival and empathy. This short tale serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes, even the best moral stories reveal the harsh realities of human choices.

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The Birdcatcher the Partridge and the Cock - Aesop's Fable illustration about Survival, Sacrifice, Friendship
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that necessity often forces us to make difficult choices, even at the expense of those who serve us well."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
Survival
Sacrifice
Friendship
Characters
Birdcatcher
Partridge
Cock

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