The Hound and the Fox explained

What happens

Themes in this chapter

• Pride and Folly

  The Hound's foolish pride in chasing a Lion leads to humiliation.

• Appearance vs. Reality

  The Hound appears brave in pursuit but is revealed as a coward when confronted.

Characters to notice

• The Hound

  Chases the Lion but flees in fear when the Lion roars.

• The Lion

  Stops and roars at the pursuing Hound, causing him to flee.

• The Fox

  Jeers at the Hound for his cowardice after chasing the Lion.

Key passages

• “Ho! ho! There goes the coward who chased a lion and ran away the moment he roared!”

  The Fox mocks the Hound for his cowardice, pointing out that he fled as soon as the Lion roared.

  Highlights the theme of hypocrisy and the Fox's role as a commentator.