The Crocodile's Treason South African Folktale Crocodile was, in the days when animals still could talk, the acknowledged foreman of all water creatures and if one should judge from appearances one would say that he still is. One year it was exceedingly dry, and the water of the river where they had lived dried up and became scarce, he was forced to make a plan to trek over to another river a short distance from there. 7) Given the title of the story, as well as certain hints in the given excerpt, it is reasonable to presume that a major theme of the tale is A) Misunderstandings often happen between different groups. B) Peace is a highly desirable ideal. C) War, while terrible, can sometimes be glorious and righteous. D) Some creatures are treacherous, and cannot be trusted.