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The Crow and the Raven

In "The Crow and the Raven," a jealous Crow attempts to imitate the renowned Raven, a bird known for delivering omens, by cawing loudly to capture the attention of passing travelers. However, the travelers quickly dismiss the Crow's cries as meaningless, demonstrating that those who try to assume roles that don't suit them only end up looking foolish. This captivating moral story serves as a reminder that authenticity matters and aligns with the themes found in many famous moral stories.

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The Crow and the Raven - Aesop's Fable illustration about jealousy, authenticity, the consequences of deception
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that pretending to be something you are not can lead to ridicule and failure."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
jealousy
authenticity
the consequences of deception
Characters
Crow
Raven
travelers

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