Aesop's Fables, Part 83 summary
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In The Fox Without a Tail, a fox escapes a trap but loses his tail, then tries to hide his shame by persuading the other Foxes to remove theirs. Another fox challenges his advice by pointing out that his own loss gives him a personal reason to recommend it.
What happens
- A fox escapes a trap after a struggle but loses his tail.
- Ashamed of his appearance, he wants the other Foxes to lose their tails so his own loss attracts less attention.
- He gathers the Foxes and argues that tails are ugly, heavy, and tiring to carry.
- Another fox replies that his advice comes from losing his own tail.
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What to notice
The reply exposes the personal motive behind the advice. It challenges the claim that removing tails benefits everyone.
Quick check
Why does the fox want the others to remove their tails?
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