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The Shipwrecked Man and the Sea

In "The Shipwrecked Man and the Sea," a shipwrecked man awakens on the shore and blames the Sea for its deceptive calmness that leads sailors to disaster, making it a compelling example of well-known moral stories. The Sea, taking the form of a woman, defends itself by explaining that it is the winds that disturb its natural tranquility and create perilous waves. This short story serves as a quick read with moral lessons suitable for class 7, illustrating the importance of understanding the true causes behind appearances.

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The Shipwrecked Man and the Sea - Aesop's Fable illustration about responsibility, nature of conflict, perception vs. reality

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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that one should not blame external forces for misfortunes, as they may be influenced by factors beyond their control."

In this short story with a moral, two men traveling together find an axe, and one claims it as his own. When the rightful owner pursues them, the other traveler reminds him to take responsibility for his earlier claim, illustrating that those who share in the gain must also share in the consequences. This short and sweet moral story emphasizes the importance of accountability in both fortune and misfortune.

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Dame Fortune and the Traveller

In this captivating moral story, Dame Fortune discovers a weary Traveller asleep near a deep well and fears he might fall in, leading to unjust accusations against her. To prevent this from happening, she takes drastic action and rolls him into the well herself, highlighting the sometimes ironic and impactful lessons found in fable stories with moral undertones. This short moral tale serves as a reminder of the lengths one might go to avoid blame, revealing the complexities of justice and perception.

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The Wooden Guns

In "The Wooden Guns," a State Militia, seeking to save costs, requests wooden guns for practice, but the Governor prioritizes efficiency and provides them with real guns instead. The soldiers express their gratitude and promise to return the weapons if war arises, highlighting themes found in famous moral stories about responsibility and trust. This tale, reminiscent of famous fables with moral lessons, serves as a cautionary reminder of the consequences of choices made in the name of efficiency over prudence.

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Quick Facts

Age Group: adult
kids
children
story for class 5
story for class 6
story for class 7
story for class 8
Theme: responsibility
nature of conflict
perception vs. reality
Characters: Shipwrecked Man
Sea (in the form of a woman)
Winds

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