THE FABLE BY RALPH WALDO EMERSON (MADHYAMIK STUDENTS)

 Lesson: 2

Fable

                   By Ralph Waldo Emerson

A COMPLETE ANALYSIS WITH IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Summary

 The mountain is quick to call the squirrel a "little prig," but the squirrel calmly and respectfully defends himself. He points out that the mountain is not as small as the squirrel, and that he is not as spry. He also says that they both have different talents and that both of their talents are important. The poem ends with the message that "talent differs; all is well and wisely put." This means that everyone is different and that our differences are what make us special. We should celebrate our differences, and we should not try to be someone we are.

‘Fable’ by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a short poem that describes a conversation cum argument between the squirrel and the mountain. The poet suggests that the readers should have confidence on them and not feel inferior to others. The poem gives a moral lesson that every being in this world, living or non-living, big or small has individual reasons for existence. The poet tells us not only to judge others by their appearance but also to recognize and appreciate the special qualities that they have. All are unique. The poet delivers the message of humbleness in the poem.

QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS:

1. What is a fable?

Ans. A fable is a story