Aesop's Fables, Part 220 summary
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In The Bat, the Bramble, and the Seagull, three partners survive a storm that sinks their trading boat and cargo, leaving each concerned with the loss. The seagull searches for lead, the bat avoids creditors, and the bramble catches passing clothes, illustrating how recovering losses takes priority over gaining something new.
What happens
- A bat, a bramble, and a seagull become trading partners and prepare a voyage with borrowed money, clothing, and lead.
- A storm sinks their boat and cargo, but all three reach land.
- The seagull searches underwater for his lead, while the bat feeds at night to avoid creditors.
- The bramble catches passing clothes in hopes of recovering his garments.
- The closing moral says people care more about recovering losses than gaining things they lack.
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What to notice
The closing moral connects the partners' habits to a general claim about human priorities after loss.
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