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. For readers interested in the history of children's literature, the book shows how animal characters and fantasy could serve a demanding code of manners.
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- Anonymous
- Pages
- 45
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
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