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The Disinterested Arbiter

In the classic moral story "The Disinterested Arbiter," two dogs fighting over a bone seek the judgment of a sheep. After patiently hearing their dispute, the sheep, being a vegetarian, throws the bone into a pond, leaving the dogs without a resolution. This educational moral story highlights the futility of relying on an uninterested party to resolve conflicts, making it a valuable lesson for students in storytelling with morals.

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The Disinterested Arbiter - Aesop's Fable illustration about conflict resolution, impartiality, unexpected consequences
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that sometimes, those who are uninvolved in a conflict may take actions that disregard the interests of both parties."

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Age Group
adult
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children
story for class 2
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Theme
conflict resolution
impartiality
unexpected consequences
Characters
Dogs
Sheep

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