The Wolf And The Goat

Summary

The tale involves a cunning Wolf who tries to deceive a Goat grazing safely on a steep cliff by pretending to show concern for her safety. The Wolf suggests she come down for better grass, but the Goat wisely sees through his deceit, recognizing that the Wolf’s true intention is to satisfy his own hunger. The story illustrates themes of cunning and deception, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and discernment to see through false pretenses. It serves as a moral lesson about being cautious of those who might have hidden agendas, teaching children the value of trust and intuition to protect themselves from potential danger.

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A hungry Wolf spied a Goat browsing at the top of a steep cliff where he could not possibly get at her.

“That is a very dangerous place for you,” he called out, pretending to be very anxious about the Goat’s safety. “What if you should fall! Please listen to me and come down! Here you can get all you want of the finest, tenderest grass in the country.”

The Goat looked over the edge of the cliff.

“How very, very anxious you are about me,” she said, “and how generous you are with your grass! But I know you! It’s your own appetite you are thinking of, not mine!”