The Tortoise and the Hare 거북이와 토끼 / Aesop 이솝

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Once upon a time, there was a speedy hare who was very proud of how fast he could run.

He often made fun of a slow tortoise.

One day, the hare challenged the tortoise to a race.

The tortoise slowly and steadily agreed.The race began. The hare quickly ran far ahead. He looked back and saw the tortoise was way behind. The hare thought, "The tortoise is so slow, I have plenty of time to rest!" So, he decided to take a nap under a shady tree.

Meanwhile, the tortoise kept walking slowly but surely.
He did not stop, even though he was tired.

The hare woke up from his nap and was surprised that he hadn't seen the tortoise pass by.
He ran as fast as he could towards the finish line.
But when he reached the finish line, he saw the tortoise was already there, waiting for him!
The tortoise had won the race.

The moral of the story is: Slow and steady wins the race.

Talking About The Tortoise and The Hare

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Study Guide: "The Tortoise and the Hare"

Quiz

1. What was the Hare known for, and what was his typical behavior towards the Tortoise?
2. What challenge did the Hare issue to the Tortoise, and how did the Tortoise respond?
3. Describe the Hare's strategy and actions immediately after the race began.
4. Why did the Hare decide to take a nap during the race?
5. What was the Tortoise's approach to the race throughout?
6. What happened when the Hare woke up from his nap?
7. Who won the race, and what was the Hare's reaction when he reached the finish line?
8. What is the main moral of "The Tortoise and the Hare"?
9. Who is credited as the author of "The Tortoise and the Hare"?
10. What does the "N.B." note at the end of the story indicate about its production?

Answer Key

1. The Hare was known for his speed and often mocked the slow Tortoise. He was very proud of how fast he could run and frequently made fun of others.
2. The Hare challenged the Tortoise to a race. The Tortoise, despite his slowness, calmly and steadily agreed to the challenge.
3. Immediately after the race began, the Hare quickly ran far ahead of the Tortoise. He looked back and saw the Tortoise was significantly behind him.
4. The Hare decided to take a nap because he believed the Tortoise was so slow that he had plenty of time to rest. He underestimated the Tortoise's perseverance.
5. The Tortoise's approach was to keep walking slowly but surely without stopping. He maintained a consistent pace even when he felt tired.
6. When the Hare woke up from his nap, he was surprised that he hadn't seen the Tortoise pass by. He then ran as fast as he could towards the finish line.
7. The Tortoise won the race. When the Hare reached the finish line, he saw the Tortoise was already there, waiting for him, signifying his loss.
8. The main moral of the story is: "Slow and steady wins the race." It emphasizes the importance of perseverance and consistency over raw talent or speed.
9. Aesop is credited as the author of "The Tortoise and the Hare." This attribution links it to a collection of ancient Greek fables.
10. The "N.B." note indicates that the content was created using Google AI Studio. This means the version presented is an AI-generated rendition of the classic fable.

Essay Format Questions

1. Analyze the character traits of the Hare and the Tortoise. How do their personalities contribute to the outcome of the race and the overall moral of the story?
2. Discuss the theme of overconfidence versus perseverance as illustrated in "The Tortoise and the Hare." Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.
3. How does the simple narrative structure of "The Tortoise and the Hare" effectively convey its central moral? Consider the pacing, character actions, and resolution.
4. Compare and contrast the strategies employed by the Hare and the Tortoise during the race. What lessons about competition and achievement can be drawn from their different approaches?
5. Consider the lasting impact and universality of "The Tortoise and the Hare." Why do you think this fable continues to be relevant and taught across different cultures and generations?

Glossary of Key Terms

• Aesop (이솝): An ancient Greek fabulist or storyteller credited with a collection of fables known as "Aesop's Fables."
• Challenge: To invite someone to compete in a game, fight, or race.
• Finish Line: The line marking the end of a race.
• Hare: A fast-running animal resembling a large rabbit. In the story, characterized by speed and pride.
• Moral: The lesson that a story teaches, especially one with a clear message about right and wrong behavior.
• Nap: A short sleep, especially during the day.
• Perseverance: Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success; the quality of continuing to do something in a determined way, often despite problems.
• Proud: Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
• Race: A competition of speed, as in running, driving, or sailing.
• Slow and steady wins the race: The proverb or moral of the story, meaning that consistent effort, even if it's slow, leads to success over quick but inconsistent bursts of effort.
• Speedy: Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
• Tortoise: A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell, often characterized by its deliberate pace. In the story, represents consistency and perseverance.
• Way behind: A considerable distance or amount of time behind someone or something else.

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