# The Wolves, the Sheep, and the Ram explained — Aesop's Fables

> Chapter companion for Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

## What happens

The Wolves propose peace to the Sheep on condition that the Sheep surrender their sheepdogs for execution. The Sheep foolishly agree, but a wise old Ram intervenes, pointing out that without the dogs' protection, the Sheep will never be safe from the Wolves' attacks.

## Themes in this chapter

### Cunning and Deception

The Wolves use a false peace proposal to trick the Sheep into giving up their protectors.

### Wisdom and Foolishness

The Sheep's foolishness contrasts with the Ram's wisdom in seeing the danger.

## Character check-ins

### The Wolves

Propose a false peace to the Sheep, demanding the sheepdogs be killed.

### The Sheep

Foolishly agree to the Wolves' terms without considering the consequences.

### The Ram

An old, wise Ram who sees through the Wolves' deception and warns the Sheep.

## Key lines

> How can we expect to live at peace with you? Why, even with the dogs at hand to protect us, we are never secure from your murderous attacks!

The Ram argues that the Sheep cannot trust the Wolves, as even with the dogs' protection they are not safe.

_The Ram's key warning against the peace treaty._

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