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The Flea and the Wrestler

In "The Flea and the Wrestler," a popular moral story, a Wrestler, bitten by a Flea, calls upon Hercules for help. Frustrated by his inability to defeat such a minor foe, he questions how he can expect assistance against larger challenges, highlighting the lessons learned from stories about facing one's fears, no matter how small. This engaging moral tale serves as a reminder that overcoming even the smallest obstacles is essential for tackling greater adversities.

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The Flea and the Wrestler - Aesop's Fable illustration about humility, the nature of strength, overcoming adversity
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"The moral of the story is that if one cannot handle small challenges, they are unlikely to succeed against larger ones."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
humility
the nature of strength
overcoming adversity
Characters
Flea
Wrestler
Hercules

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