Aesop's Fables, Part 20 summary
Part 20 of 284 · 1 min to read the part
In The Crow and the Pitcher, a thirsty Crow finds water but cannot reach it with her beak, so she drops pebbles into the container to raise its level. Her plan brings the water within reach and shows how urgent need can lead to a practical invention.
What happens
- A thirsty Crow finds a Pitcher containing too little water for her beak to reach.
- With water close but inaccessible, she seems in danger of dying from thirst.
- She devises a plan and drops pebbles into the Pitcher, gradually raising the water.
- The water reaches the rim, and she drinks.
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What to notice
The closing moral links the Crow's urgent need with her clever solution. She solves her problem by changing what prevents her from drinking.
Quick check
How does the Crow make the water reachable?
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