Question

Read the fable. Then, answer the question that follows.

"The Bundle of Sticks" from Aesop's Fables
A certain Father had a family of Sons, who were forever quarreling among themselves. No words he could say did the least good, so he cast about in his mind for some very
striking examples that should make them see that discord would lead them to misfortune.
One day when the quarreling had been much more violent than usual and each of the Sons was moping in a surly manner, he asked one of them to bring him a bundle of sticks
Then handing the bundle to each of his Sons in turn he told them to try to break it. But although each one tried his best, none was able to do so.
The Father then untied the bundle and gave the sticks to his Sons to break one by one. This they did very easily. "My Sons," said the Father, "do you not see how certain it
if you agree with each other and help each other, it will be impossible for your enemies to injure you? But if you are divided among yourselves, you will be no stronger than a
stick in that bundle."
Which two themes are developed in this fable?
A. In unity there is strength.
B. The individual is stronger than the group.
C. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.
D. Always listen to the wisdom of those with more experience than you.
A and B
B and C
A and D
C and D

Answer 1

The two themes developed in the fable 'The Bundle of Sticks' are unity, as demonstrated by the unbreakable bundle, and the wisdom of elders, as the father teaches his sons a valuable lesson. The correct choice of themes are option 3) A and D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The fable 'The Bundle of Sticks', illustrates two key themes. The first theme is unity, depicted by the father showing his sons that a bundle of sticks is unbreakable when together, symbolizing strength in unity. The second theme deals with the wisdom of elders, as the children learned an important life lesson from their father's example.

Therefore, the correct answer to the question, Which two themes are developed in this fable? would be:

• A. In unity there is strength.
• D. Always listen to the wisdom of those with more experience than you.

Themes B and C are not supported by the fable; 'The individual is stronger than the group' contradicts the demonstrated theme of unity, and 'Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer' is unrelated to the fable's content.