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Two Kings

In the short moral story "Two Kings," the King of Madagao, embroiled in a dispute with the King of Bornegascar, demands the recall of his rival's Minister. Faced with an enraged refusal and the threat to withdraw the Minister instead, the terrified King of Madagao hastily complies, only to comically trip and fall, humorously violating the Third Commandment. This tale, rooted in folklore, serves as a reminder of the consequences of pride and hasty decisions in well-known moral stories.

Two Kings - Aesop's Fable illustration about conflict, pride, consequences
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Reveal Moral

"The story illustrates that pride and stubbornness can lead to foolish decisions and unintended consequences."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
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children
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Theme
conflict
pride
consequences
Characters
King of Madagao
King of Bornegascar
Minister

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