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What do you believe is the important lesson of "The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox"?

THE DOG, THE COCK, AND THE FOX

A Dog and a Cock, who were the best of friends, wished very much to see something of the world. So they decided to leave the farmyard and to set out into the world along the road that led to the woods. The two comrades traveled along in the very best of spirits and without meeting any adventure to speak of.

At nightfall the Cock, looking for a place to roost, as was his custom, spied nearby a hollow tree that he thought would do very nicely for a night's lodging. The Dog could creep inside and the Cock would fly up on one of the branches. So said, so done, and both slept very comfortably.

With the first glimmer of dawn the Cock awoke. For the moment he forgot just where he was. He thought he was still in the farmyard where it had been his duty to arouse the household at daybreak. So standing on tiptoes he flapped his wings and crowed lustily. But instead of awakening the farmer, he awakened a Fox not far off in the wood. The Fox immediately had rosy visions of a very delicious breakfast. Hurrying to the tree where the Cock was roosting, he said very politely:

"A hearty welcome to our woods, honored sir. I cannot tell you how glad I am to see you here. I am quite sure we shall become the closest of friends."

"I feel highly flattered, kind sir," replied the Cock slyly. "If you will please go around to the door of my house at the foot of the tree, my porter will let you in."

The hungry but unsuspecting Fox, went around the tree as he was told, and in a twinkling the Dog had seized him.

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I would greatly appreciate your insights and opinion on what you believe is the important lesson contained in this tale.

Thank you!

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  • 8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Your friends got your back when you make mistakes

  • 8 years ago

    1 Be vigilant to spot a lie when it is told and have a plan ready to protect you against the intentions of that lie.

    # 2 Surround yourself with people who got your back when bad things are about to happen.

    # 3 Do not always trust strangers who comes with sweet little stories, You do not know them and what there intentions are.

    # 4 Be wake up and always be ready for attacks

  • gipe
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

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  • 8 years ago

    An unwary hunter may become the prey of the hunted.

    Liars should be wary and know that others could be liars too.

    A criminal should be wary for their intended victim could intend to victimize them.

  • 7 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    The fox needs the lesson. Dont half *** you kill. Is the lesson

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Don't shoot your mouth off when you are in unfamiliar places or you could make an unexpected enemy!

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