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The Goat and the Ass

In "The Goat and the Ass," a story often shared as a childhood tale with moral lessons, a Goat envies the Ass for its better food and persuades it to pretend to be ill to escape hard labor. The Ass follows this misguided advice, injuring itself in a ditch, which ultimately leads to the Goat being killed to treat the Ass's wounds. This culturally significant moral story illustrates the dangers of envy and the consequences of poor decisions, making it a valuable lesson for kids and students alike.

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The Goat and the Ass - Aesop's Fable illustration about envy, consequences of deception, betrayal
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Reveal Moral

"Envy can lead to harmful consequences, both for oneself and for others."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
envy
consequences of deception
betrayal
Characters
Man
Goat
Ass
Leech

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