Aesop

The Camel

Summary

This story illustrates the theme of overcoming initial fears and misconceptions through experience and observation. Initially, Man is terrified by the Camel's impressive size and imposing presence. However, as he spends more time observing the Camel's gentle demeanor, Man's fear dissipates, transforming into familiarity and confidence. Eventually, Man realizes the Camel's docile and compliant nature, which leads him to domesticate the animal, even allowing a child to guide it. The narrative serves as an allegory for the way humans often conquer their fears and assert control once they gain understanding and recognize the true nature of what they initially perceived as threatening.

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When Man first saw the Camel, he was so frightened at his vast size that he ran away. After a time, perceiving the meekness and gentleness of the beast’s temper, he summoned courage enough to approach him. Soon afterwards, observing that he was an animal altogether deficient in spirit, he assumed such boldness as to put a bridle in his mouth, and to let a child drive him.

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