# The Fox and the Snake explained — Aesop's Fables

> Chapter companion for Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

## What happens

A Snake, swept away by a river current, clings to a bundle of thorns and is carried downstream. A Fox observes this and remarks that the passenger suits the vessel.

## Themes in this chapter

### Appearance vs. Reality

The Snake's dangerous nature contrasts with its helpless appearance, and the thorns' prickly nature matches the Snake's own.

## Character check-ins

### The Fox

Observes the Snake and makes a witty remark.

### The Snake

Carried away by the river, clings to thorns.

## Key lines

> Gad! the passenger fits the ship!

The traveler is well matched to the vessel.

_The Fox comments on the Snake's suitability to the thorny raft._

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