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The Trees and the Axe

In "The Trees and the Axe," a man humorously asks the Trees for a young ash-tree to create a handle for his axe, which they willingly sacrifice. However, as he swiftly cuts down the forest's strongest giants, an old oak laments that their consent has led to their own demise, illustrating a powerful moral about the consequences of sacrificing one for the many. This short moral story serves as a poignant reminder for personal growth, emphasizing the importance of protecting one's rights to ensure collective survival.

The Trees and the Axe
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that compromising one's own safety or rights can lead to greater losses for the entire community."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
betrayal
consequences of actions
loss of community
Characters
Man
Trees
ash-tree
old oak
cedar

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