# The Bald Huntsman explained — Aesop's Fables

> Chapter companion for Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

## What happens

A bald man wearing a wig goes hunting, but a gust of wind blows away both his hat and wig, amusing the other hunters. He laughs along, remarking that hair that didn't stick to its original owner's head is unlikely to stick to his.

## Themes in this chapter

### Wisdom and Foolishness

The huntsman's wise and humorous acceptance of his predicament contrasts with the folly of relying on a wig.

### Appearance vs. Reality

The wig represents a false appearance of hair, which is easily stripped away, revealing the bald truth.

## Character check-ins

### The Old Man

The bald huntsman who loses his wig and responds with wit.

## Key lines

> Ah, well! the hair that wig is made of didn’t stick to the head on which it grew; so it’s no wonder it won’t stick to mine.

The hair in this wig didn't stay on its original owner's head, so it's not surprising it doesn't stay on mine.

_The huntsman's witty reflection on the impermanence of borrowed appearances._

## Links

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