What are the moral lessons in English old stories?

In 'Beauty and the Beast', the moral is that we should not judge people by their appearance. Beauty sees the good in the Beast despite his hideous form.

Take 'Mulan' for example. The moral is about courage and family loyalty. Mulan risks her life for her father and her country. In 'The Little Mermaid', there are lessons about sacrifice and the consequences of making hasty decisions. The mermaid sacrifices her voice for a chance to be with the prince but faces many difficulties. Also, in stories like 'Snow White' and 'Cinderella', there is a sense of justice as the bad characters are punished in the end for their wrongdoings.

The story of Joseph teaches forgiveness. Despite being wronged by his brothers, Joseph forgave them. It tells us that holding grudges is not good and forgiveness can bring families and communities together. Also, in the story of Moses, the moral could be about leadership and trust in a higher power. Moses trusted God and was able to lead his people out of slavery, so it shows that with trust and good leadership, great things can be achieved.

In 'The Tortoise and the Hare', the moral is that slow and steady wins the race. It means that consistency and perseverance are important, not just speed or natural ability. For 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', the lesson is not to lie because if you do, people won't trust you when you really need help.

Well, in many English fable stories, like 'The Ant and the Grasshopper', the moral is about hard work and preparation. The ant works hard all summer to store food for winter while the grasshopper just sings and plays. When winter comes, the grasshopper has nothing. So it tells us to be industrious and plan for the future.

Another moral lesson is about unity. In stories where a group of animals or people are stronger together but are defeated when they are divided, it emphasizes that we should stay united. For instance, when a flock of birds is able to drive away a predator when they work together, but are picked off one by one when they scatter. This is a powerful lesson for all of us to remember in various aspects of life.

In 'The Ugly Duckling' story, the moral is about self - acceptance. The ugly duckling was different from others and was bullied at first. But it turned out to be a beautiful swan in the end. This shows that we should not judge by appearances and also accept ourselves as we are.

In many English kid stories, one moral lesson is about kindness. For example, in 'Cinderella', Cinderella is kind even when she is treated badly by her step - sisters and step - mother. This shows kids that being kind is important.

Many old Filipino stories teach about the value of hard work. For example, in stories where characters build their own homes or farms, it shows that through one's own effort, prosperity can be achieved.

Another moral is about kindness towards others. When the king shared food during the famine, it was a great act of kindness. It tells us that helping those in need is not only good for them but also for our own selves as it earns us respect and love from others. Old Urdu stories are full of such valuable moral lessons that can be applied in our daily lives.