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Aesop's Fables · Chapter
The Frogs and the Well explained
Two frogs living in a marsh are forced to leave when it dries up.
What happens
Two frogs living in a marsh are forced to leave when it dries up. They find a deep well, and one frog wants to jump in, but the wiser frog advises caution, warning that if the well also dries up, they would have no way to escape. The fable teaches the lesson of thinking twice before acting.
Themes in this chapter
Wisdom and Foolishness
The wiser frog advises caution, contrasting impulsive action with thoughtful deliberation.
Characters to notice
- The Frogs
Two frogs who lose their marsh home and consider moving into a well.
Key passages
“Think twice before you act.”
Consider the consequences before making a decision.
The moral of the fable, emphasizing the value of foresight.