1. The Jay and the Peacock http://www.umass.edu/aesop/jay/index.html Traditional Version Illustrated by Shalini Marti (Spring 1999)

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5. The Jay and the Peacock Modern Version Illustrated and retold by Shalini Marti (Spring 1999) http://www.umass.edu/aesop/jay/index.html

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9. http://www.pacificnet.net/~johnr/aesop/

10. Biography of Aesop Born in 620 B.C., died in 564 B.C. Deformed in body Accomplished in mind A slave who gained freedom by his wit Lived at the court of Croesus, King of Lydia Be sent to a journey to Delphi Met with a violent death

12. Characteristics of Aesop ’ s Fables Short stories Fictitious characters (usu. animals) Universal popular consent No skilful introduction of characters and setting Convey a hidden meaning (moral lesson) Written in the end of the story Aim at improvement of human conduct

13. Universal Popular Consent Fox Cunning and tricky Hare (rabbit) Timid Lion Bold and arrogant Wolf Cruel Horse Proud Ass (donkey) Patient

14. Moral Lesson of the Story It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds. Good virtue does not depend on good-looking. External appearance does not mean internal goodness. Don ’ t judge people by their appearances.