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The Oldman and His Grandson – Fairy Tale

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The Oldman and His Grandson, an English fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm with a podcast, vocabulary flashcards and text-to-speech functionality to improve your English Source of story: Gutenberg Project at www.gutenberg.org Listen to the audiobook below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwg8nvnRqFA The Oldman and His Grandson There was once a very old man, whose eyes had become dim, his ears dull of hearing, his knees trembled, and when he sat at table he could hardly hold the spoon, and spilt the broth upon the table-cloth or let it run out of his mouth. dim: unclear, blurred dull: ineffective, weak, faint tremble: shake His son ...

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4 thoughts on “The Oldman and His Grandson – Fairy Tale”

  1. The story give us the massange to respect always the people who are a little bit older and maybe wiser because sometimes yourself is going to be that old and have the same movement and then you also want to be treated right and respectful as you should be to other people.
    – Rozita

    • You astutely observed that “The Old Man and His Grandson” highlights the importance of respecting our elders. By acknowledging that we will all age and may face similar limitations, we develop empathy and understand the value of treating others with the kindness and consideration we would hope to receive in our own later years. This timeless fable serves as a powerful reminder that respect is a fundamental human value that should be extended to all, regardless of age.

  2. The story message is to always help people who have a problem for example because of the old characterstic. The reason is they haven’t any chance to chose their age and level of move and Health. The story was very nice because it shows to respect always the past generation.
    – Robina

    • You accurately pointed out that “The Old Man and His Grandson” emphasizes the importance of assisting those in need, particularly individuals facing challenges due to age-related limitations. As the fable poignantly illustrates, aging is an inevitable process beyond our control. By extending a helping hand to our elders, we demonstrate compassion and respect for their past experiences and contributions to our society. This heartwarming story serves as a valuable reminder to treat all individuals with kindness and consideration, regardless of their age or abilities.

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