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The Fawn and His Mother

In the folklore tale "The Fawn and His Mother," a young fawn questions why his larger and faster mother is afraid of hounds. She explains that despite her advantages, the mere sound of a dog terrifies her, highlighting the lesson that courage cannot be instilled in the inherently timid. This thought-provoking moral story serves as a quick read, reminding us that bravery is not solely determined by physical attributes.

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The Fawn and His Mother - Aesop's Fable illustration about courage, fear, self-awareness
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Reveal Moral

"Courage cannot be instilled through reasoning or advantages; it is an innate quality that varies among individuals."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
courage
fear
self-awareness
Characters
Young Fawn
Mother Fawn
Hounds

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