Aesop's Fables, Part 196 summary
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In The Hound and the Fox, a Hound accustomed to smaller prey pursues a lion but flees when the lion turns and roars. A Fox sees his retreat and mocks the contrast between his bold chase and his sudden fear.
What happens
- A Hound roaming through a forest spots a lion and decides to pursue him as prey.
- The lion notices the pursuit, stops, turns toward the Hound, and roars.
- The Hound immediately runs away, and a Fox mocks him for fleeing from the animal he pursues.
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What to notice
The Fox draws attention to the reversal from pursuit to flight. His mockery makes the Hound’s failed boldness the focus.
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What makes the Hound flee?
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