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The Fox and the Monkey

In "The Fox and the Monkey," a boastful Monkey claims that monuments in a cemetery honor his illustrious ancestors, who were esteemed freedmen. The clever Fox highlights the ease of lying when there are no witnesses to challenge the falsehoods, illustrating that a false tale often betrays itself. This fable serves as a life-changing story with a moral, reminding readers of the importance of honesty in impactful moral stories.

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The Fox and the Monkey - Aesop's Fable illustration about deception, pride, truthfulness
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Reveal Moral

"Falsehoods can easily be exposed when there is no one to verify them."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
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Theme
deception
pride
truthfulness
Characters
Fox
Monkey

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