Question

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There arose a very terrible storm All the field-flowers folded their leaves together or bowed their tte heads, while the storm passed over them, but the buckwheat food erect in its pride and your head as we do." said the flowers
1 have no occasion to do so "repled the buckwheat
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But I will not bend my head," said the buckwheat
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obud bursts even men cannot do that in a fash of lighting heaven opent and we can look in but the sight will be even human beings bind
This is the story told me by the sparrows one evening when I begged them to relate some tale to me
One theme of this fable is that it is important to listen to the advice of those around you. Which of the following best describes how the
OBy using conficts between the buckwheat and the other characters to strate the buckwheat's excessive pre
OBy using imagery to explain how beautiful the buckwheat wa
By charactenzing the wilowtree as a know-
OBy setting the table in a place where the buckwheat is i isolation from the
pleasure to bok
you down before you can ory for meny
Close your flowers and bend your leaves," said the old willow-bree "Do not look at the lighting when
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fenor to them, entre
Interior, indeed said the buckwheat Now
into heaven "Proudly and
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Answer 1

The fable underscores the importance of humility and listening to advice. The buckwheat's prideful refusal to bend during a storm, despite warnings from others, symbolizes the consequences of arrogance. It serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of not heeding valuable counsel.

The fable narrates a tale of the buckwheat's excessive pride, showcasing the consequences of not heeding the advice of others. The buckwheat, in its arrogance, dismisses the warnings from the sparrow, the old willow tree, and the ears of corn, choosing not to bend during a violent storm. The refusal to humble itself and take shelter leads to the buckwheat standing proud and alone, unaffected by the storm's severity. However, the storm intensifies, and lightning strikes, causing the buckwheat to be blackened and singed. In contrast, the other plants that followed the counsel of the wise willow tree and bent during the storm remain unharmed.

The conflict between the buckwheat and the other characters serves as a powerful metaphor for the dangers of excessive pride and the importance of listening to advice. The buckwheat's downfall is a consequence of its refusal to acknowledge the wisdom of those around it. Through this narrative, the fable imparts a valuable lesson about humility, cautioning against the pitfalls of arrogance and the necessity of heeding the guidance offered by others, even when it may seem inconvenient or humbling.