Question 9 of 16intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Why does Reynard say that pride is not wise?

Correct Answer

Reynard says that pride is not wise because excessive pride makes people vulnerable to manipulation and leads to poor decisions.

In the poem, the Raven's pride in his appearance made him believe the Fox's false praise, causing him to forget his limitations and lose his food.

Pride blinds people to reality and makes them act foolishly, as the Raven did when he tried to sing despite having only a croaking voice.

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Explanation

The Fox delivers this moral lesson after successfully tricking the Raven. The statement 'Pride, my friend, is rather unwise' summarizes the poem's central message. The Raven's downfall was caused entirely by his pride—he was so focused on being praised that he lost his food. The Fox, being cunning, understands that pride is a weakness that can be exploited.

Solution Steps

  1. Excessive pride makes people vulnerable to manipulation

  2. Pride leads to poor decisions

  3. The Raven's pride made him believe the Fox's false praise

  4. Pride blinds people to reality and makes them act foolishly

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