Aesop's Fables, Part 30 summary
Part 30 of 284 · 1 min to read the part
In The Dolphins, the Whales, and the Sprat, a quarrel between Dolphins and Whales becomes a fierce battle, and a Sprat steps in to seek peace. One Dolphin rejects his effort with contempt, declaring that they prefer death in combat to accepting peace at his urging.
What happens
- The Dolphins and Whales quarrel and begin fighting.
- The fierce battle continues without any sign of stopping.
- A Sprat intervenes and tries to persuade both sides to make peace.
- One Dolphin contemptuously declares that they prefer fighting to death over accepting the Sprat’s help.
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What to notice
The Dolphin makes contempt for the peacemaker more important than ending the battle. His response rejects the Sprat rather than addressing the value of peace.
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Why does one Dolphin reject the Sprat’s attempt to make peace?
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