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The Scorpion and the Frog

In the captivating moral story "The Scorpion and the Frog," a scorpion persuades a frog to carry him across a stream by promising not to sting him, claiming it would lead to both their deaths. However, midway across, the scorpion stings the frog, leading to their mutual demise, as he explains, "It's my nature." This meaningful story with a moral serves as a reminder of the inherent traits that can lead to tragic consequences, making it one of the short stories to learn morals from.

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The Scorpion and the Frog - Aesop's Fable illustration about betrayal, nature of identity, inevitability
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"The moral of the story is that inherent nature can drive individuals to act against their own best interests, even when it leads to mutual destruction."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
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Theme
betrayal
nature of identity
inevitability
Characters
scorpion
frog

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