Which parrot from the chapter was actually 'wise' according to you? Give reasons for your answer.
Both parrots demonstrated wisdom in different ways. The wild parrot was wise because it immediately understood the coded message in the greeting and devised a clever plan to help the caged parrot escape by pretending to fall dead. The caged parrot was also wise because it understood the wild parrot's message and executed the escape plan perfectly. However, the wild parrot showed greater wisdom by quickly recognizing the situation and creating a solution, while the caged parrot showed wisdom in understanding and applying the lesson. True wisdom lies in both understanding a problem and finding a creative solution.
Explanation
This question invites students to analyze both characters. The wild parrot demonstrated quick thinking and problem-solving by immediately understanding the situation and showing the escape method. The caged parrot showed wisdom by interpreting the message correctly and acting on it. Students can argue for either parrot or both, as long as they provide supporting reasons from the story.