Vice in its Proper Shape
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A father walking with his seven children accepts an invitation to visit Wiseman's collection of animals. Their host explains that each creature carries the soul of a child whose faults now have a visible shape. Jack Idle appears as a donkey, while Billy Fribble's vanity is represented by a monkey. This anonymous collection of moral tales uses an imagined Indian setting and a discussion of souls passing between bodies to turn lessons about conduct into stories.
The children's reactions connect these examples to their own habits, giving the visiting family a part in the instruction. Obedience, kindness and restraint are recurring concerns, alongside stern warnings about bad company and thoughtless behavior. Humor sits beside harsh consequences and dated cultural assumptions.
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- Reading time
- About 50 minutes
- Pages
- 45
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online