Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Blog Article

In the heart of the enchanting rolling meadows, lived a young shepherd. His being was essentially unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was mainly to look after his herd of rams.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the wind among the read more solo tree on the peak were his constant associates. Day after day, watching over his wards instilled in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

But, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. On one such day because of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous plan.

Stories of wild beasts prowling on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy chose to leveraged this fear and played a trick on the townsfolk.

One day he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers ran up the hills for rescue but found nothing threatening.

The boy chuckled at the puzzle on their faces. This game persisted for a couple of more days. Yet, one noon, a real wolf did charge at the herd. The shepherd boy ran for aid shouting “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 went back to the town only to receive a lesson on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it stresses how trust once violated, is hard to reclaim. It's a story as appropriate today as it was then.

Report this page