This story is bittersweet because an eagle is killed with an arrow that has the eagle's feathers. I liked the concept and the quote, "We often give our enemies the mean for our own destruction". It seems like I could write a story where one moment of exposed weakness could be someone's demise.
The Man and the Serpent
A man's son stepped on a serpent's tail, which resulted in the serpent biting and killing the son. As a result, the man cut off part of its tail and the serpent recoiled by hurting the man's cattle. Even though the man tried to make amends, the serpent refused because the injuries would remain with them. There could be a story where two people who hurt each other might have reached a middle ground, but they still held hints of resentment towards each other.
The Frogs Desiring a King
The frogs were once happy, but some believed that there should be actual rules. They wished for a ruler; Jove granted that wish. However, he just gave them a log. The frogs were unsatisfied and demanded another king that would actually do its job. This request angered Jove, causing him to send a stork that ate all the frogs. The last line is "Better no rule than cruel rule". I really like that line and it makes me think of people who are under a harsh king that is eventually overthrown. Peace is restored once the king is gone and the people find happiness again.
The Oak and The Reed
A tree is facing furious winds, but he never breaks. He simply adapts by bending. The last line is "Bend, not break". There could be a story about a hero facing his enemies in the worst of times; he feels hopeless but he refuses to break, no matter how difficult the journey may be. In the end, he overcomes his problems by adapting with a new plan or not giving up hope rather than breaking down.
The Bundle of Sticks
A father teaches his sons about unity by using sticks. If they are alone, they break easily, but if there is a bundle, then they cannot break. It demonstrates that there is strength in numbers. This theme could be applied to a war situation, like the gathering of troops before the battle begins.
Unity. Source.
Bibliography: Aesop's Fables by Joseph Jacobs
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