AESOP’S FABLES

Two Men and a Bear

Two Men were traveling through a forest, when, all at once, a huge Bear crashed out of the brush near them. 

One of the Men, thinking of his own safety, climbed a tree. The other, unable to fight the savage beast alone, threw himself on the ground and lay still, as if he were dead. He had heard that a Bear will not touch a dead body. It must have been true, for the Bear snuffed at the Man’s head awhile, and then, seeming to be satisfied, walked away.

The Man in the tree climbed down and said to his friend,“It looked as though that Bear whispered in your ear. What did he tell you?”

“His friend answered, “ The Bear said that it was not wise to keep company with a fellow who would desert his friend in a moment of danger.”

Traditional Moral:

Misfortune is the test of true friendship.

TRY THIS!

How many other morals can you find for this fable? For instance, “Travel through bear country with a slow-running companion.” 

Why not post your best moral for this fable on the chalk-board (or Internet) and let the 

class vote for their favorite?