Aesop's Fables, Part 168 summary
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In The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat, the bat fights for whichever side is winning as the birds and beasts wage war. When peace returns, both groups reject his shifting loyalty, leaving him an outcast rather than a member of either side.
What happens
- The birds and beasts fight many battles, with each side winning at different times.
- The bat joins whichever side has the advantage without committing himself to either.
- Neither side pays attention to his conduct during the war.
- Once peace returns, both groups reject the bat, and he remains an outcast.
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What to notice
The ending states the lasting consequence of the bat's shifting allegiance: neither side accepts him.
Quick check
When does the bat fight alongside the beasts?
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