Aesop

The Bald Man and the Fly

A short classic selected for shared reading.

Ages 6โ€“10Grade 3

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Bald Man: A man without hair who is bothered by a fly and is determined to kill it., Fly: A small, biting insect that mocks the bald man when it escapes his slap.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Bald Man's head: The top of the man's head where the fly lands and bites.

Guiding ideas

Themes

annoyance, self-control, revenge, endurance

Moral

Takeaway

Donโ€™t hurt yourself trying to get back at those who annoy you.

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5 / 5

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