A few story details
Who you'll meet
Cobbler: An unskilled shoemaker who pretends to be a doctor claiming to have a universal antidote., King: The ruler of the country who tests the cobbler’s honesty and exposes his deceit.
Aesop
The Cobbler Turned Doctor
A timeless story chosen for family story time.
A few story details
Where the story goes
Kingdom: The country ruled by the King where the cobbler and his reputation are known., King’s court: The setting where the King tests the cobbler’s antidote and addresses his people.
Guiding ideas
Themes
trust, deception, reputation, responsibility, truth
Moral
Takeaway
Don't put your trust in people who aren't qualified for the task, and beware of those who fake expertise.
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