The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

Blog Article

In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling fields, resided a boy named Shepherd. His existence was unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His main role was essentially to look after his flock of sheep.

Their gentle baas and the rustling of the gales among the lone tree on the mountaintop were his main associates. Day upon day, watching over his wards instilled in him a feeling of calm satisfaction.

But, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for companionship. website During one such occasion out of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome plan.

Stories of wolves hunting on sheep had been heard times and again in the hamlet. So, the boy chose to used this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills to help but found no beast.

The boy chuckled at the confusion on their faces. This trick persisted for a few more days. Yet, one day, a real wolf did charge at the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he returned to the village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the repercussions of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is hard to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

Report this page