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.
Reveal Moral
"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
- adultkidschildrenstory for class 2story for class 3story for class 4story for class 5story for class 6story for class 7story for class 8
- Theme
- adaptabilitydeceptionthe nature of affection
- Characters
- The Dogthe Creatorthe Politician
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