Aesop
A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.
A few story details
Eagle: A majestic bird initially captured, wing-clipped, and kept in a henhouse; eventually freed and grateful to his new owner., Man (Captor): The original captor of the eagle, who clipped his wings and kept him among chickens before selling him., Neighbor: The man who buys the eagle, allows his wings to grow back, and receives the eagle's gratitude., Fox: A clever observer who advises the eagle about gratitude and self-interest.
A few story details
Henhouse: A place where the eagle is kept with chickens after his wings are clipped., Neighbor's Home: The home of the eagle's new owner, where the eagle recovers and regains his ability to fly., Outdoors (where the eagle catches the hare): An open, natural space where the eagle hunts for a hare after regaining his freedom.
Guiding ideas
gratitude, freedom, kindness vs. self-interest, wisdom
Moral
True gratitude should be carefully considered; sometimes, it's wiser to direct your thanks toward those who could harm you, not just those who have helped.
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