Aesop

The Horse and the Ass

A classic tale to open together.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Horse and the Ass

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Horse: A proud animal who takes great pride in his fine harness and status., Ass: A humble animal burdened with a heavy load, who is wise and remembers past insults.

A few story details

Where the story goes

High-road: The main road where the Horse and the Ass first encounter each other., Farm: The place where the Horse is sold and starts pulling a dung-cart.

Guiding ideas

Themes

pride comes before a fall, the consequences of arrogance

Moral

Takeaway

Pride can lead to downfall; those who mock others may find themselves in a similar situation later on.

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