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The Citizen and the Snakes

In "The Citizen and the Snakes," a disheartened citizen, frustrated by his failure to secure a national political convention for his city, inadvertently shatters a druggist's show-window filled with snakes. As the reptiles spill into the street, he learns a valuable lesson: even when faced with setbacks, taking action—however unexpected—can still lead to meaningful change. This unique moral story serves as a timeless reminder for students in class 7 that when we can't achieve our primary goals, we should still strive to make a difference in other ways.

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The Citizen and the Snakes - Aesop's Fable illustration about resilience, adaptability, public responsibility
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"When faced with failure, it's important to take action in any way possible, even if it's not what you initially intended."

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Quick Facts

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story for class 4
story for class 5
story for class 6
story for class 7
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Theme
resilience
adaptability
public responsibility
Characters
Public-spirited Citizen
snakes

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