Aesop's Fables, Part 152 summary
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In The Wolf and the Shepherd, a Shepherd comes to trust a Wolf because he spends a long time near the sheep without attacking them. When an errand takes the Shepherd away, the Wolf kills most of the flock, and the Shepherd blames himself for trusting him.
What happens
- A Wolf stays near a flock without attacking, while the Shepherd watches him closely.
- The Wolf's harmless behavior leads the Shepherd to see him as a protector rather than a threat.
- The Shepherd goes to the city on an errand and leaves the sheep with the Wolf.
- The Wolf immediately attacks and kills most of the sheep.
- The Shepherd returns, sees the damage, and admits his mistake in trusting the Wolf.
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What to notice
The Shepherd recognizes that his trust exposes the sheep to danger. His words place responsibility on his own judgment.
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What makes the Shepherd begin to trust the Wolf?
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