reading notes: the dog and the wolf, part a

This week, I am going to put forth my best effort to zoom in on the topics that truly interest me for my project.

Today, I read, "The Dog and The Wolf" by Joseph Jacobs. I loved this story. Although it was sweet, it was to the point. 

Here are the main points that stood out to me:

• the Wolf's longing for freedom and independence 
• the Wolf's ability to have a civil conversation with one of a different kind
• the Wolf's ability to stay loyal to his values

I love how the story ends with the Wolf calling the dog a fat slave as it took a 180 degree turn from how they communicated when they first met. This shows that wolves are kind until a boundary is crossed. Even though there was no harm done to the wolf in learning that the dog was chained up every night, he believes so strongly that his way is correct. His morals are black and white to him and he will make that clear for all to see.

I see this strong trait doing both good and bad for the wolf. Who knows, there could've been a whole pack of neighborhood dogs ready to teach the hungry lone wolf a lesson.

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Aesop's Fables by Joseph Jacobs; The Dog and The Wolf.