At one time the Fox and the Stork were on visiting terms and seemed very good friends. So the Fox invited the Stork to dinner, and for a joke put nothing before her but some soup in a very shallow dish. This the Fox could easily lap up, but the Stork could only wet the end of her long bill in it and left the meal as hungry as when she began. "I am sorry," said the Fox, "the soup is not to your liking." "Pray do not apologize," said the Stork. "I hope you will return this visit and come and dine with me soon." So a day was appointed when the Fox should visit the Stork; but when they were seated at table all that was for their dinner was contained in a very long-necked jar with a narrow mouth, in which the Fox could not insert his snout, so all he could manage to do was to lick the outside of the jar. Write a paragraph identifying and explaining the theme present in this passage and how it relates to any universal themes.
The theme present in this passage is the concept of selfishness and deceit. The Fox's actions in inviting the Stork to dinner and serving food that only benefits himself while leaving the Stork hungry, highlights his selfish and deceptive nature. This fable teaches a moral lesson about treating others with kindness and fairness, and how selfish actions can harm friendships and relationships. This theme can be related to universal themes of morality, friendship, and the consequences of deceitful behavior. It serves as a reminder to treat others with respect and to avoid acting in ways that only benefit oneself at the expense of others.
I put "treat other how you want to be treated"
That is a great interpretation of the theme as well! The Golden Rule, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you," is definitely a fitting moral lesson from this fable. By treating others with kindness and fairness, we are more likely to receive the same treatment in return. It emphasizes the importance of empathy and consideration for others in building and maintaining positive relationships. Thank you for sharing your insight!
