Grimms' Fairy Tales, Part 11 summary
Part 11 of 62 · 4 min to read the part
In The Willow Wren and the Bear, the bear insults the young wrens, and their parents gather flying creatures to fight the four-footed animals. A gnat discovers the enemy’s signal, a hornet makes the Fox lower his tail, and the defeated bear must apologize before the young birds eat.
What happens
- The wolf identifies the singing willow wren as a king, and the curious bear visits his nest.
- The bear insults the young wrens, who refuse food until their parents defend their honor.
- The willow-wren declares war, and flying creatures gather against the four-footed animals.
- A spying gnat learns that the Fox’s raised tail signals attack and his lowered tail signals retreat.
- A hornet stings the Fox until his tail drops, making his army flee.
- The young wrens demand an apology, and the frightened bear gives it before they eat and celebrate.
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What to notice
The nestlings make clear that winning the battle does not settle the insult. They require a personal apology before accepting food.
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