Aesop's Fables, Part 140 summary
Part 140 of 284 · 1 min to read the part
In The Hare and the Hound, a Hound chases a Hare but gives up as she gains ground, and a countryman mocks his failure. The Hound answers that seeking a meal differs from escaping death, shifting attention from the result of the race to each runner’s reason for running.
What happens
- A Hound drives a Hare from her resting place and pursues her.
- The Hare gradually gains ground, and the Hound abandons the chase.
- A countryman who watches the race mocks the Hound for losing.
- The Hound explains that he runs for food while the Hare runs to stay alive.
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What to notice
The reply explains why the chase matters differently to each animal. It counters the countryman’s mockery by focusing on what each runner stands to lose.
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