Fables!

1.  The Bat and the Weasel (Aesop)

A Bat who fell upon the ground and was caught by a Weasel pleaded for his life to be spared. The Weasel refused, saying that he was by nature the enemy of all birds. The Bat assured him that he was not a bird, but a mouse, and thus was set free. Shortly afterwards the Bat again fell to the ground and was caught by another Weasel, whom he likewise begged not to eat him. The Weasel said that he had a special hostility to mice. The Bat assured him that he was not a mouse, but a bat, and thus a second time escaped. 

It is wise to turn circumstances to good account.

2.    The Bear and the Two Travelers (Aesop)

Two Men were travelling together, when a Bear suddenly met them on their path. One of them climbed up quickly into a tree and concealed himself in the branches. The other, seeing that he must be attacked, fell flat on the ground, and when the Bear came up and felt him with his snout, and smelt him all over, he held his breath, and feigned the appearance of death as much as he could. The Bear soon left him, for it is said he will not touch a dead body. When he was quite gone, the other Traveller came down from the tree, and jokingly inquired of his friend what it was the Bear had whispered in his ear.

- He gave me this advice, - his companion replied. - Never travel with a friend who deserts you at the approach of danger.

Misfortune tests the sincerity of friends.

3.    The Donkey, the Fox, and the Lion (Aesop)

The Donkey and the Fox, having entered into partnership together for their mutual protection, went out into the forest to hunt. They had not proceeded far when they met a Lion. The Fox, seeing imminent danger, approached the Lion and promised to contrive for him the capture of the Donkey if the Lion would pledge his word not to harm the Fox. Then, upon assuring the Donkey that he would not be injured, the Fox led him to a deep pit and arranged that he should fall into it. The Lion, seeing that the Donkey was secured, immediately clutched the Fox, and attacked the Donkey at his leisure.

Never trust your enemy.

Disponível em http://nonio.eses.pt/fabulas/ e acesso em 29 dez. 2009.

Atividades selecionadas pela professora Geisa-CEAA. 

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