Aesop's Fables, Part 215 summary
Part 215 of 284 · 1 min to read the part
In The Gardener and His Dog, a gardener climbs into a well to rescue his dog, but the animal mistakes his purpose and bites him badly. The gardener abandons the rescue and blames himself for helping an animal he regards as determined to die.
What happens
- A gardener's dog falls into a deep well used to supply water for the garden.
- The gardener cannot retrieve the dog with his usual equipment, so he climbs down himself.
- The dog thinks his master intends to drown him and bites him badly.
- The gardener climbs out without the dog and says he deserves the injury for attempting the rescue.
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What to notice
The gardener blames himself for offering help after the dog injures him. His remark presents resistance to rescue as a determination to die.
Quick check
Why does the dog bite the gardener?
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