# The Wolf and the Goat explained — Aesop's Fables

> Chapter companion for Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

## What happens

A Wolf tries to trick a Goat into coming down from a high rock by pretending to offer better food, but the Goat sees through his deception and refuses.

## Themes in this chapter

### Cunning and Deception

The Wolf uses false concern and promises of better food to try to lure the Goat into danger.

### Wisdom and Foolishness

The Goat demonstrates wisdom by recognizing the Wolf's true intentions and refusing to be fooled.

## Character check-ins

### The Wolf

Attempts to deceive the Goat into coming down from the rock so he can eat her.

### The Goat

Sees through the Wolf's trick and stays safe on the high rock.

## Key lines

> You are risking your life up there, madam, indeed you are... pray take my advice and come down here, where you will find plenty of better food.

The Wolf pretends to be concerned for the Goat's safety and offers her better grazing below.

_The Wolf uses flattery and false concern to manipulate the Goat._

> It’s little you care whether I get good grass or bad... what you want is to eat me.

The Goat sees through the Wolf's pretense and states his real motive.

_The Goat's sharp perception saves her from the Wolf's trap._

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