Read a modern version of Aesop’s fable “The Stag and the Vine,” in which a frightened stag finds safety under a vine but later puts himself in danger by eating its leaves. This timeless story teaches us about gratitude, loyalty, and the consequences of harming those who protect us. Learn useful English vocabulary, sayings, and a valuable moral lesson through this classic short story. Video of the Stag and the Vine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfDPUZkwqc0&pp=0gcJCRMMAYcqIYzv The Stag and the Vine One afternoon, a stag was running through the forest as fast as he could. A group of hunters had spotted him and were ...
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The Stag and the Vine by Aesop with Video and Vocabulary
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The stag escaped from the hunter by hiding among the leaves of a vine. The hunter did not see him because the vine covered and protected him. Then, the stag was tired and ate the vine’s leaves, he made the vine move. One of the hunter noticed the movement and discovered the stag, and killed him. If the stag stayed quietly and avoided damaging the vine, he would be survived. So, we should appreciate and respect those who help us.
Thanks for your comment on this short story. It’s better to use conditional sentence type 3 to talk about an action in the past that did not occur.