CW @ 20/10 WPM 1. THE LION AND THE RABBIT. Tiny Tales from India GIRISH KJ VU2VTG

Summary

In the fable 'The Lion and the Rabbit' from 'Tiny Tales from India' by Laura Gibbs, a cunning rabbit outwits a demanding lion. The lion, accustomed to daily meals provided by the animals, finds his appetite thwarted when it's the rabbit's turn. The rabbit, late and clever, claims to have encountered a larger lion, leading the original to his doom by tricking him into looking into a well, mistaking his reflection for a rival, resulting in his own demise.

Takeaways

• 🦁 The story features a lion who demands daily sacrifices from the animals.
• 🐰 It is the rabbit's turn to be the lion's victim, prompting the rabbit to devise a plan.
• 🕒 The rabbit takes his time to think of an escape from the lion's demand.
• 🤔 The rabbit uses a clever ruse to avoid being eaten by the lion.
• 😤 The lion becomes angry when the rabbit is late, demanding an explanation.
• 🐅 The rabbit claims to have seen a bigger lion, which intrigues and angers the current lion.
• 🔍 The lion is led to a well to see the 'bigger lion', which is actually his own reflection.
• 💢 The lion, enraged by what he perceives as another lion, jumps into the well to attack his reflection.
• 💔 The lion's pride leads to his downfall as he drowns in the well.
• 📚 The story is from 'Tiny Tales from India' by Laura Gibbs, illustrating traditional Indian folklore.
• 📱 The transcript is converted into an audio format using software by Forever Software, indicating the use of technology for accessibility.

Q & A

What does the lion demand from the animals in the story?

The lion demands that the animals send him a victim to eat every day.

Why was it the rabbit's turn to be the victim?

It was the rabbit's turn because the story implies a rotation or order in which the animals are chosen to be the lion's victim.

What did the rabbit do on his way to the lion?

The rabbit took his time and thought of a plan to escape the lion.

What was the rabbit's excuse for being late to the lion?

The rabbit apologized and said he was late because he saw an even bigger lion and was frightened.

What did the lion command the rabbit to do after hearing his excuse?

The lion commanded the rabbit to show him the bigger lion.

How did the rabbit trick the lion into looking into the well?

The rabbit told the lion that the bigger lion was in the well, which made the lion look into it.

What did the lion see when he looked into the well?

The lion saw his own reflection, which he mistook for another lion.

Why did the lion jump into the well?

The lion, infuriated by the sight of what he thought was another lion, jumped into the well to attack his own reflection.

What was the outcome of the lion jumping into the well?

The lion drowned after jumping into the well to attack his own reflection.

Who is the author of 'Tiny Tales from India'?

Laura Gibbs is the author of 'Tiny Tales from India'.

What software was used to convert the story into mp3 files?

The story was converted to mp3 files using CW Forever Software by Girish.

What is the significance of the story in the context of Indian folklore?

The story is a part of Indian folklore, illustrating wit and the cleverness of the weak against the strong.