The Raven and the Fox
NCERT Class 6 English Chapter 2: The Raven and the Fox (Pages 13–19)
Summary of The Raven and the Fox
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CBSE
Class 6
English
Poorvi
2
13–19
6 study resources
The Raven and the Fox Summary
In this tale, a raven perches on a branch, proudly holding a piece of food in his beak. A cunning fox named Reynard sees the raven and admires him, complimenting his beautiful feathers. The fox flatters the raven, suggesting that if he were to sing, all the birds would recognize him as a king. The raven, feeling important due to the flattery, forgets that his voice is not melodious but merely a croak. In his pride, he opens his beak to sing, which causes the morsel of food to fall to the ground. The clever fox then laughs and explains that the raven has learned a lesson: listening to sweet words can lead to foolish actions. He advises the raven that pride is unwise and that he should be cautious of flattery. This story teaches readers that being too proud can cause one to lose something valuable. It highlights the importance of humility and awareness of one’s true abilities.
