Reading Notes: Aesops Fables (Reading B)

The Fox and the Crow, by Joseph Jacobs: This was a very interesting read for me. I think the message it sends is very situational and can really relate to a variety of things. There will always be people that lie and manipulate in order to get what they want and everybody has a least one friend or family member who is like this. On the other hand, I do not think of the world as a cynical place where everyone is out to get you. Many times those who give compliments are simply being nice or genuinely expressing their feelings. I think this story could make for a very interesting retelling in a story post.

Hot and Cold, by W.J. Linton: I liked this story because we, as humans, have such potential to either harm or help others. We have the ability to use our words as encouragement or to give advice. At the same time, words can be used to cause great emotional harm. The same is true of most anatomical parts of our bodies. Hands can be used to hit, but also to heal; eyes can be used to express calmness, but also fear. It is up to us as humans to decide how we use our individual body parts as an aid in how we want to live our lives.

Illustration that includes the limerick. Hot and Cold