Aesop's Fables, Part 41 summary
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In The Oak and the Reeds, a violent gale uproots an oak and throws it among reeds, which survive the storm despite their slender stems. Their reply explains the contrast: the oak resists a stronger force, while the reeds bend and let the wind pass.
What happens
- A gale uproots an oak beside a river and throws it across the stream.
- The oak lands among reeds and asks how they survive when its own strength fails.
- The reeds explain that the oak fights the storm, while they bend and escape harm.
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What to notice
The reeds explain why they survive. Their willingness to bend contrasts with the oak's stubborn resistance.
Quick check
Why do the reeds survive the gale?
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