The Hare, the Fox, and the Wolf by
Maude Barrows Dutton: This story is not the usual animal fable that sends a direct message. The hare outwits the wolf by saying that he can get him a better meal. He leads him to the fox and tells the fox that someone is wanting to meet him. The fox is too smart and knows its a trap so he sets his own to catch the wolf. When the wolf and the hare enter, they are trapped and the wolf devours the hare. I like that this story has somewhat of a twist and that the fox outwits the other animals. I feel like a lot of the time, the fox thinks he is being cunning, but then ends up in trouble. If I were to use this story I think I would change it so that the fox is much more cynical and narcissistic and believes the hare and falls victim to the wolf.
The Crane and the Crab by Maude Barrows Dutton: I chose to write about this story because I have yet to read an animal story that includes the crab. I was unsure how this animal would be portrayed. I like the idea that the crane was trying to use his wit and manipulation techniques to survive...I think this could be a very interesting retelling. If I were to chose this story, I would use people and show them that greed and manipulation will not lead to anything good.
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