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The Eagle and the Jackdaw

In "The Eagle and the Jackdaw," a Jackdaw, envious of the Eagle's strength, attempts to capture a ram to prove his prowess, only to become ensnared in the fleece. Captured by a shepherd, the Jackdaw learns a valuable lesson: pretending to be something one is not can lead to humiliation. This easy small story imparts a quick moral about the importance of accepting one's true nature rather than envying others.

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The Eagle and the Jackdaw - Aesop's Fable illustration about envy, ambition, identity
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that one should not attempt to imitate others beyond their capabilities, as it can lead to failure and humiliation."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
envy
ambition
identity
Characters
Eagle
Jackdaw
lamb
ram
shepherd
children

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