# The Lamb Chased by a Wolf explained — Aesop's Fables

> Chapter companion for Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

## What happens

A Wolf chases a Lamb, which takes refuge in a temple. The Wolf warns that the priest will sacrifice it, but the Lamb prefers sacrifice to being eaten by the Wolf.

## Themes in this chapter

### Wisdom and Foolishness

The Lamb wisely chooses a lesser evil, preferring sacrifice to being devoured by the Wolf.

## Character check-ins

### The Wolf

Pursues the Lamb and tries to persuade it to leave the temple.

### The Lamb

Takes refuge in a temple and chooses sacrifice over being eaten by the Wolf.

## Key lines

> Thanks, I think I’ll stay where I am: I’d rather be sacrificed any day than be eaten up by a Wolf.

The Lamb declines the Wolf's advice, stating a preference for ritual sacrifice over being the Wolf's prey.

_Highlights the Lamb's pragmatic choice of a lesser evil._

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