Aesop

The Clown and the Countryman

A timeless story chosen for family story time.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Clown and the Countryman

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Nobleman: The organizer of the public entertainment who offers prizes for novel acts., Clown: A performer popular with the audience, known for his convincing imitation of a pig., Countryman: A skeptical spectator who tries to outdo the Clown’s pig imitation using a real piglet.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Theater: A large venue where the Nobleman’s public entertainment is held, drawing big crowds.

Guiding ideas

Themes

perception versus reality, judgment, talent, competition, deception

Moral

Takeaway

People can be poor judges of skill, often mistaking imitation for the real thing.

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