Aesop's Fables, Part 34 summary
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In The Frogs’ Complaint Against the Sun, the Sun prepares to marry, and the frightened Frogs raise a noisy protest that draws Jupiter’s attention. They explain that his heat already dries their marshes, so the prospect of more Suns makes the marriage seem dangerous to them.
What happens
- The Sun is about to marry.
- The terrified Frogs cry out toward the sky.
- Jupiter hears the noise and asks why they complain.
- The Frogs explain that the Sun already dries their marshes and ask what happens if his marriage produces more Suns.
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What to notice
The question explains their alarm: they fear that marriage can multiply the heat threatening their habitat.
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Why do the Frogs object to the Sun’s marriage?
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