One day in winter a hungry Grasshopper applied to an Ant for some of the food which they had stored.
"Why," said the Ant, "did you not store up some food for yourself, instead of singing all the time?"
"So I did," said the Grasshopper; "so I did; but you fellows broke in and carried it all away."
What is he mocking?
Rich hoarders who grow wealthy by taking what the working poor have saved.
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Discussion questions
- What could the Grasshopper have done differently to prepare for winter?
- How do you think the Ant felt about helping the Grasshopper after he had not prepared?
- Can you relate to either character's situation in your own life? How?
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