# The Fly — Aesop's Fables character guide

> The Fly in Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Fly, the Fly, A Fly

**First appearance:** 0032-the-fox-and-the-monkey

## Who they are

A buzzing insect who annoys animals and learns about his own insignificance.

## In the story

### [The Fly and the Draught-Mule](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-fly-and-the-draught-mule)

Sits on the cart shaft and tries to goad the Mule with threats.

### [The Bald Man and the Fly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-bald-man-and-the-fly)

Bites the bald man and mocks him after he slaps himself.

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