Aesop's Fables · Chapter
The Lamb Chased by a Wolf explained
A Wolf chases a Lamb, which takes refuge in a temple.
What happens
A Wolf chases a Lamb, which takes refuge in a temple. The Wolf warns that the priest will sacrifice it, but the Lamb prefers sacrifice to being eaten by the Wolf.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the victor Cock, swollen with pride after his triumph, is sud…
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Follow the arc while readingThemes in this chapter
- Wisdom and Foolishness
The Lamb wisely chooses a lesser evil, preferring sacrifice to being devoured by the Wolf.
Characters to notice
Key passages
“Thanks, I think I’ll stay where I am: I’d rather be sacrificed any day than be eaten up by a Wolf.”
The Lamb declines the Wolf's advice, stating a preference for ritual sacrifice over being the Wolf's prey.
Highlights the Lamb's pragmatic choice of a lesser evil.
