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Two Dogs

In "Two Dogs," a dog, after suffering under human control, seeks a wagging tail from the Creator to express affection and gain acceptance, embodying a simple lesson from stories about resilience and love. Observing this transformation, a later-created Politician requests a similar gift, receiving a wagging chin which he uses for personal gain, demonstrating a moral about the differences in intentions behind gestures. This folklore offers valuable insights for kids, making it a fitting choice among moral stories for class 7 and short bedtime stories with moral teachings.

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Two Dogs - Aesop's Fable illustration about adaptability, deception, the nature of affection
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"The story illustrates how individuals may adapt their behavior for personal gain, often masking true feelings behind a facade of affection or charm."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 2
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story for class 7
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Theme
adaptability
deception
the nature of affection
Characters
The Dog
the Creator
the Politician

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