Aesop's Fables, Part 204 summary
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In The Crab and the Fox, a crab moves from the shore to a green inland meadow, where a hungry fox catches him and prepares to eat him. The crab blames his own choice to leave his natural home, and the closing lesson urges acceptance of one's lot.
What happens
- A crab leaves the shore and makes his home in an inland meadow.
- The meadow looks green and attractive, and the crab expects to find food there.
- A hungry fox notices the crab and catches him.
- Facing being eaten, the crab admits that leaving his natural home is a mistake.
- The closing lesson advises contentment with one's lot.
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What to notice
The crab accepts blame for his danger. His admission connects the fox's capture with his decision to abandon his natural home.
Quick check
Why does the crab choose the meadow?
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