Aesop's Fables, Part 79 summary
Part 79 of 284 · 1 min to read the part
In The Walnut Tree, a tree produces abundant nuts, but passing people strike its branches with sticks and stones to bring the fruit down. The suffering tree protests that the people who benefit from its crop repay it with abuse rather than gratitude.
What happens
- A walnut tree beside a road produces many nuts each year.
- Passing people throw sticks and stones at its branches to bring down the nuts.
- The tree suffers and complains that those who enjoy its fruit repay it with harm.
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What to notice
The complaint contrasts the benefit people receive with the harm they cause. It makes their lack of gratitude the central point.
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Why do passing people throw sticks and stones at the tree?
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