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The Fable of King Log & King Stork: An Analysis of Power and Consequences | Aesop Fables

THIS IS A SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  on the fable written by Walter Crane  called "KING LOG & KING STORK"  in his book THE BABY’S OWN ÆSOP, BEING THE FABLES CONDENSED IN RHYME WITH PORTABLE MORALS.

 The story is based on the well known as fable "The Frogs who wished for a King", for which I've already posted a summary and analysis and you can read on the link above.

The fable

Summary

The frogs request a king from Jove, hoping for a more dynamic leader than a log. - Jove sends them a Stork, who rules over them, but instead of benevolently leading, he devours the frogs, showcasing the consequences of desiring a powerful ruler. - The fable concludes with the lesson that having kings can lead to disastrous outcomes.

Analysis

The fable reflects on the dangers of authoritarian rule and the negative consequences of placing blind faith in a single individual to govern. - It questions the notion of kingship and challenges traditional power structures, suggesting that absolute power can corrupt absolutely. - By using animals as characters, the fable simplifies complex political themes, making the moral lesson accessible to readers of all ages.

Walter Crane's moral lesson from this fable advises against the concept of kingship altogether, emphasizing the perils of authoritarian rule.

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