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Aesop
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The Seeker and the Sought
In "The Seeker and the Sought," a clever politician uses bait to catch a turkey for dinner, humorously claiming that the bird sought him instead. This fable highlights his manipulative tactics and serves as a meaningful story with moral implications, showcasing the irony in his presentation while embodying the essence of popular moral stories.
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Reveal Moral
"The moral of the story is that deception can lead to unintended consequences, as those who seek to exploit others may find themselves ensnared instead."
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Quick Facts
- Age Group
- adultkidschildrenstory for class 2story for class 3story for class 4story for class 5story for class 6story for class 7story for class 8
- Theme
- deceptionexploitationirony
- Characters
- PoliticianTurkeyturkey-breeders
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