Aesop's Fables, Part 127 summary
Part 127 of 284 · 2 min to read the part
In The Clown and the Countryman, a popular performer imitates a pig so convincingly that a Countryman challenges him and brings a hidden pig to the next performance. The crowd prefers the imitation to the real squeal, and the Countryman reveals the animal to expose their poor judgment.
What happens
- A nobleman offers prizes for new acts at a public entertainment, attracting performers and a large audience.
- The Clown imitates a pig, proves he has no animal hidden on him, and receives loud applause.
- The Countryman criticizes the act and promises a better version the next day.
- After the Clown performs again, the Countryman pinches a concealed pig’s ear to make it squeal.
- The audience declares the imitation more lifelike, so the Countryman reveals the pig and mocks their judgment.
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What to notice
The Countryman reveals that the rejected sound comes from a real pig. His remark turns the crowd’s confident verdict into evidence of poor judgment.
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How does the Countryman produce his squealing sound?
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