One such short story could be 'The Ant and the Grasshopper.' It teaches the moral of the importance of hard work and planning for the future.
A story about a person facing a difficult choice and learning the importance of honesty could have a moral lesson. Like if someone is tempted to cheat but decides to be honest and sees the positive outcome.
One word could be 'fable'. A fable is a short story, often with animals as characters, that has a moral. In a novel, if there is a short story - like section with a moral, it can be considered a fable within the larger work. For instance, in some allegorical novels, there are parts that function like fables to convey deeper meanings and lessons.
The moral of the 'every dog has his day short story' is that no one should be underestimated. Even those who seem small or unimportant in society, like the dog in the story, can have a moment of great significance. It's a reminder that we should treat everyone with respect because we never know when they might have their moment of glory. For example, in the story, the dog might have been ignored all the time, but when the opportunity came, it was the dog that made a big difference. This shows that every individual has potential, and it will be realized at some point.
The moral could be that everyone, no matter how small or unimportant they seem, will have their moment of success or recognition eventually. Just like the dog in the story, which might have been overlooked at first but then had its day.
Since I'm not acquainted with 'the nincompoop short story', it's difficult to determine its moral. However, if the 'nincompoop' is a character who makes bad decisions, the moral might be about the importance of making wise choices. Maybe it also warns against being ignorant or acting without thinking, which could be traits of this 'nincompoop' in the story.
The moral could be about honesty. For example, if Ananse lies or cheats in the story to get what he wants, like in the story where he tricks the bees, the moral is that dishonesty will often lead to bad consequences, such as getting stung by the bees.
One moral might be about perseverance. Just like the monkey trying to get the bananas in the previous story, not giving up in the face of difficulties can lead to rewards. We should keep trying like the monkey did to reach the bananas.
One possible moral could be about transformation. Just as the caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, it can symbolize personal growth and change in people's lives.
A common moral in Ganpati short stories is that kindness and selflessness are rewarded. Ganpati, being a benevolent deity, often helps those who are in need or are kind - hearted. For example, if someone is kind to others in the story, Ganpati might come to their aid in a difficult situation. This shows that being good to others has its own rewards.
In a short Easter story, the moral could be about sharing. For example, if the story is about animals sharing the Easter eggs they find, it shows that sharing makes the celebration more enjoyable for everyone.