Aesop's Fables, Part 18 summary
Part 18 of 284 · 1 min to read the part
In The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion, the Fox bargains for his own safety by helping the Lion trap his companion, the Ass, in a hidden pit. The Lion kills the Fox first and then eats the Ass, showing how betrayal can destroy the betrayer as well as the friend.
What happens
- The Ass and the Fox join forces to find food, but both become frightened when a Lion approaches.
- The Fox offers to help the Lion catch the Ass in exchange for his own freedom.
- The Lion agrees, and the Fox leads the Ass past a hidden pit, where the Ass falls in.
- With the Ass unable to escape, the Lion kills the Fox first and then feeds on the Ass.
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What to notice
The closing lesson connects the Fox’s betrayal with his own destruction. His bargain fails to provide the safety he seeks.
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What does the Lion do once the Ass is trapped?
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