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

> Chapter companion for Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

## What happens

A Hound chases a Lion but flees when the Lion roars, leading a Fox to mock him for his cowardice.

## 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.

## Character check-ins

### 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 lines

> 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._

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