Aesop's Fables, Part 179 summary
Part 179 of 284 · 1 min to read the part
In Brother and Sister, two children discover their reflections, and the boy boasts while the girl complains to their father about his vanity and meddling. Their father turns the dispute into advice, urging his son to match beauty with goodness and his daughter to cultivate a pleasant nature.
What happens
- Two children find a mirror while playing in their mother’s room and see their faces for the first time.
- The handsome boy boasts about his appearance, while his plain sister feels frustrated and insulted.
- The girl tells their father about her brother’s vanity and accuses him of meddling with their mother’s belongings.
- Their father laughs, kisses both children, and tells each to develop goodness rather than focus only on appearance.
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What to notice
The father gives each child a different task but directs both toward goodness. His advice shifts attention from outward looks to personal conduct.
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