Reading Notes: Bidpai Part A

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This week, I had the opportunity to dive into readings I wouldn't expect to enjoy as much as I did! I read stories from the Bidpai unit and read numerous stories that I liked, but my favorite was titled: "The Ass, the Lion, and the Fox." I wrote some notes about this story which will be provided below.


Bibliography:
"The Tortoise and the Geese and Other Fables of Bidpai" by Maude Barrows


There is something about animals being portrayed as humans in stories, that I love. It is fun to read a story that is unrealistic and imaginative, and this is exactly what the story provided. As the title suggests, this story is about 3 wild animals: an ass, a lion and a fox. A main reason why I enjoyed this story so much stems from the idea that the fox seemed to be doing the lion a favor, but ended up turning on him. This reminds me of a situation that can happen in some unhealthy friendships. Although the situation in this story would never happen in real life, the theme of back stabbing is common in friendships as well. 



A picture of the lion proudly attacking the ass.
https://fablesofaesop.com/the-ass-in-the-lions-skin.html


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