Aesop's Fables, Part 1 summary
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In The Fox and the Grapes, a hungry fox tries to reach grapes on a high trellis, but his jumps cannot bring him close enough. He walks away looking unconcerned and calls the grapes sour, changing his account of fruit he cannot get.
What happens
- A hungry fox spots attractive grapes growing high on a vine.
- He jumps as high as he can, but the grapes remain beyond his reach.
- He gives up, walks away with apparent dignity, and declares that the grapes are sour.
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What to notice
The fox changes his description of the grapes after failing to reach them. His claim lets him dismiss what he cannot obtain.
Quick check
Why does the fox fail to get the grapes?
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