The Disobedient Rooster: the Story of Another Li

Name: The Disobedient Rooster: the Story of Another Little Hen
Author: Parker Fillmore

A Rooster and a Hen share a close friendship, with the Hen often advising the Rooster against his impulsive and reckless behavior. Despite her sensible warnings, the Rooster repeatedly ignores her advice, leading to a series of unfortunate events. Initially, the Rooster indulges in green gooseberries, disregarding the Hen's caution about the stomach pain they would cause. After suffering from severe discomfort, he recovers but quickly returns to his careless ways. Next, he overheats while running in the meadow and drinks cold water against the Hen's advice, resulting in a chill that requires medical attention and a long recovery. Despite these experiences, the Rooster remains disobedient. As winter approaches, the Rooster becomes excited about the ice forming on the river. The Hen warns him to wait until the ice is thicker for safety, but he dismisses her caution and goes sliding on the thin ice. This decision leads to disaster when the ice breaks, causing him to fall into the river and drown. The story illustrates the consequences of ignoring wise counsel and the importance of heeding warnings for one's safety. The Rooster's repeated disobedience ultimately leads to his demise, emphasizing the value of listening to those who care.

By Parker Fillmore · First published 1945 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fable, Adventure · 642 words

First lines

There were once a Rooster and a Hen who were very good friends. They always went about together like brother and sister.

The Rooster was headstrong and thoughtless and often did foolish things. The little Hen was very sensible and always looked after the Rooster as well as she could.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Parker Fillmore
Date: 1945 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Fable, Adventure, Moral Tale, Animal Fiction
Length: 642 words
Structure: 1 section, 24 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Children's Literature — The story is aimed at a young audience, featuring animals and moral lessons suitable for children.
Fable — The narrative conveys a moral lesson through the actions of anthropomorphized animals, typical of fables.
Adventure — The Rooster's reckless actions lead to various escapades that drive the plot.
Moral Tale — The story emphasizes the consequences of disobedience and the importance of listening to wise advice.