Aesop

The Old Man and Death

A short classic selected for shared reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Old Man and Death

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Who you'll meet

Old Man: A weary man who has lived a life of hard labor and is seeking relief., Death: The personification of death, who appears when called upon by the old man.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Woods: The forest where the old man was gathering sticks., Old Man's Home: The destination the old man is trying to reach with his burden.

Guiding ideas

Themes

the value of life, consequences of desire

Moral

Takeaway

Be careful what you wish for, as it might come true unexpectedly.

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