Aesop

The Weasel and the Man

A timeless story chosen for family story time.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Weasel and the Man

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Man: A decisive figure who captures the weasel and confronts its pleas., Weasel: A cunning creature that tries to save itself by appealing to the man's sense of gratitude.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Man's House: The place where the weasel was sneaking around, plagued by mice and lizards., Tub of Water: The location where the man intended to drown the weasel.

Guiding ideas

Themes

consequences of actions, trust

Moral

Takeaway

Not all that is useful is trustworthy; one must be cautious about whom to trust.

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