Reading Diary A: Aesop (Jacobs)

My favorite stories from Aesop's Fables by Joseph Jacobs are:

Androcles and the Lion. A person named Androcles, a Lion, and The Emperor are the main characters. I heard of this story before and I liked it then, and I still like it now. The story started out as a typical story where the Lion seemed like eating the others, but the ending provided some nice moments where the Lion and his friend got along and both got freed. I liked how after doing a good thing, both of them were rewarded. 

The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. The lesson here caught my attention the first time I read it: Appearances are deceptive. The story is really short, and it has two characters: a Lamb and a Wolf. 

Belling the Cat. This is a famous old story. Main characters are the mice and mentions of the Cat. I liked this especially because of what happens. Suggesting is easy, but implementing is the harder part and takes more deliberation. Hence, the lesson: It is easy to propose impossible remedies. 

Mice in Council is Crane's version of Belling the Cat.
Source: Mice in Council (Crane).

The Lion and the Mouse. This story is fun and has a great lesson: Little friends may prove great friends. Another lesson could be added here: Appearances are deceptive. A mouse and a Lion are the characters. The Lion doubts the little guy, but the little guy ends up saving him. 

The Hares and the Frogs. Hares, Frogs, and some Horses are the characters. The lesson is what makes this story great: There is always someone worse off than yourself. This lesson is perfect for those people who thinks lowly of themselves. 

The Hare With Many Friends. Great lesson: He that has many friends, has no friends. Hare, goat, ram, and calf are the main characters. This caught my attention because in this day of modern technology, this is especially true.