A stubborn donkey refuses to listen to his master's wise guidance and insists on taking a dangerous shortcut down a mountain cliff, leading to his downfall.
A stubborn donkey refuses to listen to his master's wise guidance and insists on taking a dangerous shortcut down a mountain cliff, leading to his downfall and teaching a lesson about the importance of heeding good advice. This Aesop's fable teaches children the value of listening to wise counsel and the dangers of stubborn pride.
Author: Aesop
Themes: wisdom, stubbornness, consequences
An Ass was being driven along a road leading down the mountain side. The path was safe and well-traveled, winding gently down toward the valley below.
Suddenly, the Ass took it into his silly head to choose his own path. He could see his stall at the foot of the mountain, and to him the quickest way down seemed to be over the edge of the nearest cliff.
Just as the foolish Ass was about to leap over the cliff edge, his master caught him by the tail and tried to pull him back with all his strength.
But the stubborn Ass would not yield. He pulled forward with all his might, determined to go his own way despite his master's efforts to save him.
"Very well," said his master, finally letting go of the tail. "Go your way, you willful beast, and see where it leads you!"
With that, the master released his grip, and the foolish Ass tumbled head over heels down the mountain side, falling to his doom.
Introduction
Discover Aesop's timeless fable 'The Ass & His Driver', a powerful story about the importance of listening to wise advice. Perfect for children aged 6-8, this tale teaches valuable lessons about stubbornness, wisdom, and the consequences of ignoring good counsel.
About the Author
Aesop was an ancient Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with a collection of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Though little is known about his life, his tales featuring animals and moral lessons have influenced literature and culture for over two millennia.
Moral Values and Lessons
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The Ass & His Driver
Discover Aesop's timeless fable 'The Ass & His Driver', a powerful story about the importance of listening to wise advice. Perfect for children aged 6-8, this tale teaches valuable lessons about stubbornness, wisdom, and the consequences of ignoring good counsel.
Origin and History
The Ass & His Driver is one of Aesop's Fables, a collection of stories attributed to Aesop, a slave and storyteller who lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. This particular fable has been retold for centuries, teaching generation after generation about the dangers of stubborn pride and the value of heeding wise counsel.
About the Author
Aesop was an ancient Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with a collection of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Though little is known about his life, his tales featuring animals and moral lessons have influenced literature and culture for over two millennia.
Moral Values and Lessons
The importance of listening to wise advice and experienced guidance
Understanding the consequences of stubborn refusal to accept help
Recognizing that pride and stubbornness can lead to disaster
Educational Activities
🎨Discuss times when it's important to listen to parents or teachers, even when we think we know better.
💬Act out the story together, taking turns being the stubborn donkey and the wise master.
✨Draw your favorite scene from the story and explain what lesson it teaches about wisdom.
📝Write about a time when you didn't listen to advice and what you learned from it.
🎯Create a list of people in your life whose advice you should trust and why.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓What is the moral of The Ass & His Driver?
The moral teaches that those who stubbornly refuse to listen to reason and wise advice are headed for misfortune. It's important to trust the guidance of those who are wiser and more experienced than we are.
❓Who wrote The Ass & His Driver?
This fable was written by Aesop, the ancient Greek storyteller famous for his moral tales featuring animals. His fables have been teaching valuable life lessons for over 2,500 years.
❓What age is this story appropriate for?
The Ass & His Driver is best suited for children aged 6-8 years old, though older children and adults can also appreciate its timeless wisdom about stubbornness and listening to advice.
